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Do Weak Hamstrings Destroy Your Physique? The hamstrings can make or break you in a competition. Don't let it happen. Follow these great example exercises to build some very impressive Hamstrings. Learn more now! [ Click
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Eye-Popping Hams! If you want eye-popping hamstrings, then you better be prepared to work yourself into the ground. [ Click
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Tips: Place a barbell on your upper back. Lift your chest up and look straight ahead. Position your right leg forward in a long stride. Your foot should be far enough in front of you so that when you bend your right knee, your thigh and lower leg form a right angle. Slowly bend your knees, lowering your hips so your rear knee just clears the floor. Pause briefly in this position, then slowly straighten your legs and raise your body back up to a standing position. Complete a full set, then switch legs and repeat, or alternate legs for each rep. Make sure your knee does NOT travel past your toes in the down position! Can also be done with dumbbells in each hand instead of using a barbell.
Dumbbell Lunges
Exercise Data Main Muscle Worked: Hamstrings Other Muscles Worked: Quadriceps, Calves Equipment: Dumbbell Mechanics Type: Compound
Tips: Hold a dumbbell in each hand and pull your shoulders back. Lift your chest up and look straight ahead. Position your right leg forward in a long stride. Your foot should be far enough in front of you so that when you bend your right knee, your thigh and lower leg form a right angle. Slowly bend your knees, lowering your hips so your rear knee just clears the floor. Pause briefly in this position, then slowly straighten your legs and raise your body back up to a standing position. Complete a full set, then switch legs and repeat, or alternate legs for each rep. Make sure your knee does NOT travel past your toes in the down position!
Flutter Kicks
Exercise Data Main Muscle Worked: Hamstrings Other Muscles Worked: Quadriceps Equipment: BodyOnly Mechanics Type: Compound
Tips: On a step or platform, (or on your bed if you train at home) lie facedown with hips on the edge of the step, legs straight with toes resting lightly on the floor. (If you are using a bed, your legs will be off the edge and your feet high off the floor.) Squeeze your glutes and hamstrings and straighten the legs until they are level with the hips. Lift one leg higher then the other and alternate. Move each leg as though you are doing a flutter kick in water. Try doing 3 sets of 20 repetitions on each leg.
Hamstring Development For Athletes! Hamstrings are typically worked improperly in most training environments as most gym settings utilize curling style motions in order to isolate them which neglect the insertion points of origin. Learn why and what exercises work! [
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Hamstring Paradigm! Understanding the functions of each of the hamstring muscles is the first step towards devising an effective hamstring workout. Learn why! [ Click
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