Seated Band Hamstring Curl
How to do the Seated Band Hamstring Curl with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
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How to do the Seated Band Hamstring Curl
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Secure a band close to the ground and place a bench a couple feet away from it.
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Seat yourself on the bench and secure the band behind your ankles, beginning with your legs straight. This will be your starting position.
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Flex the knees, bringing your feet towards the bench. You may need to lean back slightly to keep your feet from striking the floor.
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Pause at the completion of the movement, and then slowly return to the starting position.
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Seated Band Hamstring Curl: common questions
What muscles does the Seated Band Hamstring Curl work?
The Seated Band Hamstring Curl primarily works the Hamstrings.
Is the Seated Band Hamstring Curl suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Seated Band Hamstring Curl is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.
Is the Seated Band Hamstring Curl a compound or isolation exercise?
The Seated Band Hamstring Curl is an isolation exercise, it targets the hamstrings through a single joint, which makes it useful for focused, targeted work.
How do I do the Seated Band Hamstring Curl with correct form?
Secure a band close to the ground and place a bench a couple feet away from it. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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