Hamstring exercises
52 exercises, 3 pages
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Back · Beginner
Superman (Palms In)
A dynamic prone bodyweight exercise for the spinal extensors, glutes and supporting posterior-chain muscles. The palms face one another, the arms are relatively narrow and the legs remain slightly apart, forming a distinct setup from the palms-down demonstration.
Legs · Intermediate
Dumbbell Straight Leg Deadlift (Side Hold, Partial Range)
A hip-hinge variation that starts with the dumbbells beside the legs. This demonstration uses a shorter forward hinge than the related front-hold version. The hips move back and the torso returns to standing under control.
Hamstrings · Beginner
Dynamic Supine Hamstring Stretch
A floor-based mobility exercise for the back of the thigh. Repeated, hand-assisted movement of one raised leg alternates a gentle hamstring stretch with a release, while the other leg and torso remain supported on the floor.
Hamstrings · Beginner
Roll Hamstrings and Glute Sitting on Floor
A seated self-myofascial release drill for the hamstrings and glutes. A roller is used to apply controlled local pressure to the posterior thigh and hip region.
Legs · Beginner
Ring Leg Curl
A suspended hamstring curl using gymnastic rings. The moving rings add instability, so the exercise trains hamstrings and glutes together with hip and trunk control.
Legs · Intermediate
Sumo Squat off Stepbox
A lower body exercise that targets the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and inner thighs. By performing this squat variation on a stepbox, you increase the range of motion and engage stabilizing muscles for improved balance and strength.
Legs · Beginner
Dumbbell Lying Leg Curl
An isolation hamstring exercise performed face down on a bench with a dumbbell held between the feet. It targets knee-flexion strength in the back of the thigh.
Legs · Intermediate
Jefferson Curl
A mobility and flexibility exercise targeting the posterior chain, particularly the hamstrings, lower back, and spinal erectors. It involves a controlled, weighted spinal flexion from a standing position, promoting spinal articulation and flexibility.
Legs · Beginner
Seated Forward Fold
The Seated Forward Fold, also known as Paschimottanasana in yoga, is a seated stretch targeting the hamstrings, lower back, and spine. This exercise enhances flexibility, promotes relaxation, and can help improve posture by lengthening the spine and releasing tension in the back muscles.
Legs · Intermediate
Cable Romanian Deadlift
A cable hip-hinge variation that targets the hamstrings, glutes, and spinal erectors. The lower cable provides continuous resistance through the Romanian deadlift pattern.
Legs · Beginner
Kneeling Hamstring Stretch
A flexibility exercise targeting the hamstring muscles located at the back of the thigh. This stretch helps improve flexibility, reduce muscle tension, and prevent injuries by elongating the hamstrings.
Legs · Advanced
Assault Air Bike
A high-intensity cardio machine that combines the benefits of cycling and upper body workouts.
Legs · Beginner
Swiss Ball Leg Curl
An effective exercise targeting the hamstrings, glutes, and core muscles. It involves using a Swiss ball to perform leg curls while lying on your back, which adds an element of instability to engage stabilizing muscles.
Legs · Intermediate
Single-Leg Lying Curl
The Lying Single Leg Hamstring Curl is an isolation exercise targeting the hamstrings. It involves lying face down on a leg curl machine and curling one leg at a time towards the glutes. This exercise helps in strengthening and developing the hamstring muscles, improving knee flexion and stability.
Legs · Intermediate
Barbell Cossack Squat
A lateral squat variation performed with a barbell across the upper back. It trains the quadriceps, glutes, hamstrings, and adductors through a side-to-side lower-body pattern.
Legs · Beginner
Prone Lying Leg Curl
An isolation exercise targeting the hamstrings. It involves flexing the knees against resistance while lying face down on a leg curl machine. This exercise helps in strengthening the hamstrings, improving knee joint stability, and enhancing overall lower body performance.
Back · Beginner
Superman (Palms Down)
A dynamic prone bodyweight exercise for the spinal extensors, glutes and supporting posterior-chain muscles. This demonstration combines palms facing the floor, a wider arm position and legs held together, distinguishing it from the palms-in variation.
Shoulders · Advanced
Dumbbell Snatch
The one-arm dumbbell snatch is a dynamic, full-body exercise that primarily targets the shoulders, back, and legs. It enhances power, coordination, and explosiveness by involving multiple muscle groups in a single, fluid motion.
Legs · Intermediate
Clean Squat
A compound exercise that combines elements of the clean and the squat. It targets multiple muscle groups, including the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, core, and shoulders. This exercise enhances strength, power, and coordination.
Legs · Beginner
Elliptical Trainer
A stationary exercise machine used to simulate walking, running, or stair climbing without causing excessive pressure on the joints.
Glutes · Intermediate
Kettlebell Swing
A two-handed ballistic hip-hinge exercise with the bell moving from between the legs to approximately chest or shoulder height. Hip extension drives the bell's arc, with the gluteal muscles and hamstrings producing the swing while the trunk and grip control the returning load.
Legs · Beginner
Single-Leg Cable Leg Curl
An isolation exercise targeting the hamstrings. It involves using a cable machine to perform leg curls one leg at a time, allowing for focused muscle engagement and improved muscle balance between legs.
