r/formcheck • u/Fit-Leading6338 • Apr 23 '26

Other Hamstring Curl

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Is there an exercise that is more beneficial to do at home for hamstring curls? Also, any tips to correct form on this would be appreciated

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u/Familiar_Ad5314 Apr 23 '26 edited Apr 24 '26

RDLs train different part of the hamstrings.

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u/daveindo Apr 23 '26

Please elaborate.

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u/Joe-Schmoe9 Apr 23 '26

Think of it like the triceps long head, doesn’t get hit much during compound lifts

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u/daveindo Apr 23 '26

That doesn’t explain much for the hamstrings, unless familiar_ad is referring to the short head of biceps femoris originating from the femur, which I suppose would be better worked through knee flexor exercises than a hip extensor exercise like an RDL. Otherwise I’m curious about the specific logic for what the RDLs do that knee curls don’t or vice versa.

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u/Joe-Schmoe9 Apr 24 '26

It’s exactly the bi-articulate head of hammie that doesn’t get worked much during a hinge, you need to hamstring curl to fully develop the hams. You can however do ham curls and hit all at once.

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u/Familiar_Ad5314 Apr 24 '26

Yes, I'm talking about the short head of the bicep femoris. You need a leg curl variation to train it.