Nordic Hamstring Curl

Nordic Hamstring Curl is a legs exercise focused on Hamstrings. You can review average reps and rep standards on one page.

Nordic Hamstring Curl

Average reps: Intermediate

Reference for an intermediate lifter.

Men 15
Women 11

Nordic Hamstring Curl: Average reps

Level Men Women
Beginner < 1 < 1
Novice 3 < 1
Intermediate 15 11
Advanced 32 27
Elite 49 74

Note: These values estimate average reps that can be completed in one set. Bodyweight, range of motion, tempo, and other personal factors can affect performance. See the detailed tables below.

Nordic Hamstring Curl: Rep standards

Men by bodyweight (lb) [Reps]

Bodyweight Beginner Novice Intermediate Advanced Elite
110< 1< 1112849
120< 1< 1112847
130< 1< 1112846
140< 1< 1112744
150< 1< 1112643
160< 1< 1112642
170< 1< 1112540
180< 1< 1112439
190< 1< 1102438
200< 1< 1102337
210< 1< 1102236
220< 1< 1102135
230< 1< 192134
240< 1< 192033
250< 1< 192032
260< 1< 191931
270< 1< 181830
280< 1< 181829
290< 1< 181728
300< 1< 181727
310< 1< 171626

Men by age [Reps]

Age Beginner Novice Intermediate Advanced Elite
15< 1< 161833
20< 1< 1102542
25< 1< 1112744
30< 1< 1112744
35< 1< 1112744
40< 1< 1112744
45< 1< 192440
50< 1< 172036
55< 1< 151731
60< 1< 121326
65< 1< 1< 1921
70< 1< 1< 1615
75< 1< 1< 1211
80< 1< 1< 1< 17
85< 1< 1< 1< 14
90< 1< 1< 1< 1< 1

Women by bodyweight (lb) [Reps]

Bodyweight Beginner Novice Intermediate Advanced Elite
90< 12163454
100< 13163352
110< 14163250
120< 14163148
130< 14163046
140< 14152945
150< 14152843
160< 14142741
170< 14142640
180< 14132538
190< 14132537
200< 14122436
210< 13122334
220< 13112233
230< 13112132
240< 13102031
250< 12102030
260< 12101929

Women by age [Reps]

Age Beginner Novice Intermediate Advanced Elite
15< 1< 192237
20< 12143047
25< 13153249
30< 13153249
35< 13153249
40< 13153249
45< 11132845
50< 1< 1112541
55< 1< 182135
60< 1< 161630
65< 1< 121224
70< 1< 1< 1818
75< 1< 1< 1513
80< 1< 1< 119
85< 1< 1< 1< 16
90< 1< 1< 1< 13

Note: The table values are reference rep counts for one set. Bodyweight data can help estimate relative load, while age data can show trend differences.

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How to read the table

Level Description Distribution
Beginner Has learned proper form and trained consistently for at least 1 month. Bottom 5%
Novice Has trained consistently for at least 6 months. Top 80%
Intermediate Has trained consistently for at least 2 years. Top 50%
Advanced Has trained consistently for more than 5 years. Top 20%
Elite Has specialized in this exercise for more than 5 years. Top 5%

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