Hamstrings · Band

Standing Loop Band Hamstring Curl

Anchor a band low and curl your heel straight to your butt.

Standing Loop Band Hamstring Curl exercise demonstration
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How to do it

  1. Loop a band around a low anchor and your working ankle.
  2. Stand tall facing the anchor, holding something for balance.
  3. Keeping your thigh still, curl your heel back toward your glute against the band.
  4. Squeeze your hamstring at the top, then lower slowly with control.

The one cue that matters

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Keep the working thigh vertical and still. All the motion happens at the knee.

Muscles worked

The Standing Loop Band Hamstring Curl isolates the Hamstrings — no passengers. That makes it a clean tool for adding targeted hamstrings volume without extra fatigue.

FAQ

What muscles does the Standing Loop Band Hamstring Curl work?

The Standing Loop Band Hamstring Curl primarily works the Hamstrings.

What if I can't do many reps yet?

Shorten the range or use an easier variation, and stop 1 to 2 reps before failure. Reps build fast when you train just shy of your limit.

One side at a time?

Yes, it's a unilateral movement. Start with your weaker side and match the reps with your stronger side so no side gets ahead.

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