{"product_id":"nordic-ham-curl","title":"Nordic Ham Curl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBC Strength Nordic Ham Curl\u003c\/strong\u003e is the easiest way to perform the nordic ham curl exercise at home. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The Nordic Ham Curl (NHC) has been studied extensively in the sports science literature. While some evidence exists indicating that it can help athletes sprint faster, a large body of evidence shows that it can help with the prevention of hamstring strain injuries, and it does so through two key mechanisms. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFirst, it builds eccentric hamstring strength. This is critical in sports as the hamstrings must be able to absorb large amounts of force. And second, it lengthens the hamstrings, which is characteristic of all eccentric training. For this reason, most strength coaches only have their athletes perform the lowering phase of the movement (the athlete lowers under control and then crawls back into position, omitting the concentric phase.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBut what about non-athletes\/regular lifters? Is the NHC helpful for those seeking general strength and physique improvements? The answer is absolutely. When I started Glute Lab San Diego, I instantly began training dozens of bikini competitors. They took a huge liking to the NHC right off the bat, which was strange to me because I'm all about the glutes and the NHC is a hamstring exercise. Regardless, I started having them do NHCs twice a week for 3-5 sets of 3-5 repetitions. Initially, they couldn't control the lowering phase that well. They'd get half-way down and plummet quickly to the ground. After a few months, they got way better at them and could lower themselves under control all the way down. Some even were able to pull themselves up and perform the concentric phase without any assistance. Then they started entering their competitions, and their hammies (and glutes) looked way more developed compared to their previous year's condition. All of my competitors were pleasantly surprised and would say to me, \"Bret, the only thing different in my hamstring training is the addition of NHCs.\" Others noticed a transfer to their deadlift strength from a steady dose of NHCs. Suffice to say, the NHC is a highly beneficial and oft-neglected exercise in strength and conditioning.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Bret Contreras\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApprox dimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003e20 inches wide x 49 inches long x 22 inches high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight: \u003c\/strong\u003e68lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour: \u003c\/strong\u003eBlack durable textured powder coated finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePadding colour: \u003c\/strong\u003eBlack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong welded steel frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended for use up to 1000lbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended for users between 4'10\" and 6'6\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo moving parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome assembly required (please \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0247\/2391\/files\/NHC_Assembly_Instructions_final.pdf?v=1603760963\" title=\"Nordic Ham Curl Assembly Instructions\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eclick here\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for assembly instructions)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"799\" data-start=\"662\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"684\" data-start=\"662\"\u003eReturns \u0026amp; Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"687\" data-start=\"684\"\u003eThis item ships directly from our partner brand. Return policies may vary slightly from our standard policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1011\" data-start=\"806\"\u003eThis product is eligible for returns within 14 days in accordance with the supplier’s return guidelines. Please contact us at \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" data-end=\"959\" data-start=\"937\"\u003esupport@energisoul.com \u003c\/a\u003eto initiate a return and receive full instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BC Strength","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41097304801352,"sku":"Nordic Ham Curl","price":449.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/3495\/8920\/files\/NHC-01.png?v=1777997501","url":"https:\/\/energisoul.com\/products\/nordic-ham-curl","provider":"EnergiSoul","version":"1.0","type":"link"}