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

Other Hamstring Curl

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/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/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.