Hamstring exercises

The following hamstring exercises will help you develop stronger hamstring muscles - which help with all manner of fitness workouts and sports.

The hamstrings are made up of three muscles, semitendinosus biceps - femoris and semimembranosus that run down the back of your upper thigh. Their main function is flexion of the leg at the knee joint.

Reading the notes on strength training will give you guidelines for appropriate weight, as well as reading weight lifting techniques to establish good technique.

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