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Nordic curls under a door: a secure setup for home training

Yes, you can use Nordbelt to perform Nordic curls safely under a suitable, sturdy door. There is no need to drill holes,...

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Learn the hip hinge: technique, 3 drills and mistakes

Learning the hip hinge means bending from your hips while keeping your knees softly bent and your trunk steady. Push your hips...

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Strength training for a marathon: a guide to each phase

During marathon preparation, keep familiar strength exercises as your running load increases, but reduce the strength work if it crowds out your...

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Nordic curl training station for personal trainers: a fixed workflow

A Nordic curl training station for personal trainers is a fixed workflow, not simply an exercise area where everyone performs the same...

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Nordic curls at home: main block or finisher?

Choose whether to do Nordic curls at home as a main block or finisher according to your goal and the quality of...

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Nordic curl station for gyms: compact and self-service

A Nordic curl station for gyms is not a large machine, but a clearly arranged area where a member can secure their...

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Leg cramps at night: what helps and when to pay attention?

Leg cramps at night are usually a sudden, painful tightening of the calf, foot, thigh or hamstring. They often ease within minutes,...

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Low-cadence cycling or strength training: which to choose?

Choosing between low-cadence cycling and strength training off the bike starts with your goal and the full workload. A big gear does...

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Trap bar or straight bar: which deadlift should you choose?

When choosing a trap bar or a barbell deadlift, consider the movement you want to train and the setup you can repeat....

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Nordic curls at home during a deload week

You do not automatically need to remove Nordic curls at home during a deload week. Keep them when the movement remains technically...

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Outdoor Nordic curl setup: anchor and surface

An outdoor Nordic curl setup can be practical if the location meets four conditions: a suitable, immovable anchor; a flat, dry surface;...

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Pain behind the knee: causes and first steps

Pain behind the knee often comes from a mix of the popliteal area, hamstring tendon insertions, calf, joint capsule and how the...

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Nordic curl setup for tall athletes: space and adjustment

Assessing a Nordic curl setup for tall athletes involves more than body height alone. Measure how much straight floor space you need...

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Your first half marathon: how to plan your training week

Good half marathon preparation starts with a training week that matches what you can currently manage. Plan your available running days first,...

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Restarting Nordic curls at home after a training break

When restarting Nordic curls at home after a training break, do not immediately return to your old range or volume, even if...

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Nordic curl setup for a small space: measure and store

A Nordic curl setup in a small space can work well if you look not just at the anchor point, but at...

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HYROX training for beginners: prepare for your first race

HYROX training for beginners starts with three tasks: running, learning the race stations and choosing suitable strength work. First consider what you...

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Strength training or plyometrics for runners: which to choose?

Choose strength training or plyometrics alongside running according to your goal, experience and available equipment. Lifting weights and jumping drills are different...

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