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Nordic Short
A shortened range Nordic hamstring curl. Builds eccentric hamstring strength with a more manageable lever.
hinge
Why it matters for golf
Hamstrings control the hinge and protect the knee when the lower body brakes hard. The short version trims the lever so golfers can own quality reps before earning the full Nordic. Eccentric hamstring strength is cheap durability insurance.
Coaching cues
- Ankles anchored tight.
- Hips in line with knees and shoulders.
- Lower as slow as possible.
- Use the hands to push back to the start.
Common faults
- Breaking at the hips to shorten the lever further.
- Free falling once the hamstrings give out.