The Nordstick Original

The NordStick Nordic Hamstring Curl Strap is an incredible tool for strengthening hamstrings. Oh, but for a word of caution. I’m 74, and lead an active life in the Northwoods of Minnesota, and have always been aware of the imbalance between the quadriceps and Hamstrings. My cabin is a MacGyver labyrinth of exercise devices, and this hamstring curl strap is the cat’s meow. Unless your hamstrings are strong and supple, I would very strongly advise the use of a support like a balance ball to lower and raise yourself to the start position. As Arnold Schwarzenegger said repetitively in the short edition of Education of a Body Builder, concentrate on the muscle group upon which you are working. A balance ball will enable you to do so as you lower and then raise yourself. You will be in total connection with your hamstrings from the higher to lower portions and everything in between, with little to no fear of pulling or tearing your hamstrings. As you become more comfortable with this device, it’s easy to adjust how much or little you require the balance ball. I’ve also begun using The hamstring curl strap for reverse crunches. An added benefit is stretching one’s pecs, which will help loosen shoulder tightness, as you go through the reverse crunch. This is a fantastic fitness tool!

Once you get the hang of it, its great.

Don't buy this full price. If you can pick it up for a steep discount, though, it's a great little workout tool. I am an aerialist and after watching a friend tear her hammy in a routine I decided to try some dedicated exercises to strengthen my hamstrings and hopefully prevent any of my own injuries. I've only been using this for about a week and the Nordic curl is *hard* but it feels great. The nordstick is comfortable, but I'm a smidge disappointed in the quality. I got it for a steep discount and it's definitely worth the price I paid... But not much more than that. It comes apart easier than I anticipated, and if one of the little endcaps comes off it can be pretty difficult to get back on properly because they don't have any holes for air to escape, so you're just trapping air inside the metal tube core. It's also a little difficult to adjust and the stitching isn't terribly clean, leaving me slightly worried about its longevity. Aside from that, though, it does its job well so far and the foam padding over the steel core seems like pretty good construction, so I only knocked a single star off.

I am a runner that has recently had hamstring problems, and wanted to add some hamstring strengthening into my routine. This device works very well and does not take up much space, so well worth having. It does take some time and effort to develop the strength to do a true nordic curl, but you can put some of your weight on your hands as you go up and down while using this. In time I will know if this helps my running, but I am going to give this a try.

The product I received is not the product pictured. It came in a plastic bag, no directions for use. It appears to be of better quality than the one pictured but there are other cheaper options just like it that come with directions, a mat and in a box. If you have small feet the straps do not shorten enough.

great to have a good hamstring exercise at home

Works well, I put a yoga mat under my knees for comfort and it's very nice to use. Had held up to over a year of use. I recommend this for a home setup as a good option to work the hamstrings

Trash. If I could give this thing zero stars I would. I got the same crappy, tiny roll that goes under the door. I can’t get the strap short enough to be effective for me. It’s extremely difficult to use and feels like you’re fighting for your life. Mine just came in a clear plastic bag, zero instruction, so I didn’t even bother returning it. I threw it in the trash because that’s what it is. I do not recommend.

I purchased this product thinking I would receive the norstick, however it is a different low budget alternative. The anchor piece is made of foam and not rubber.

I am 85kg and use lots of firm padding under my shins and knees whilst performing nordics with this strap. After barely 10 months of use 1-2x per week, the plastic door anchor has literally snapped mid-rep, sending me catapulting into the ground, winding me. The strap has also flown into the back of my head and left a nice bruise. I highly recommend seeking a safer alternative than this strap. It is not up to the task and is clearly dangerous. Very disappointed that a seemingly reputable company would use such a cheap plastic anchor, it needs to be made of metal. NOT SAFE, DO NOT BUY.

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Does exactly what it’s supposed to! Love it!

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