Muscle: Hamstrings

The hamstrings are a group of three muscles located at the back of your thigh, running from your hip down to just below your knee. These muscles play a crucial role in our everyday movements, like walking, running, and climbing stairs. Whenever you bend your knee or extend your hip, your hamstrings are hard at work, helping you perform these actions smoothly and efficiently.Having strong hamstrings is essential for both fitness and daily life. They help stabilize your body during physical activities and support your knees, reducing the risk of injuries. Whether you’re playing sports, lifting heavy objects, or even just sitting for long periods, healthy hamstrings contribute to better posture and overall mobility.Ready to strengthen your hamstrings? Check out these effective exercises designed to target and develop this important muscle!

Kettlebell Turkish Get Up: Master Full-Body Strength & Stability

The kettlebell Turkish get up is a functional exercise that requires and…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Kettlebell Pistol Squat: Target Your Lower Body & Core Strength

The kettlebell pistol squat is not for the faint of heart. This…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Maximize Strength: Resistance Band Deadlift for Total Leg Power

Deadlifts are one of the most badass exercises of all time. Watching…

Vidur Saini

Kettlebell Front Squat: Target Your Legs and Core Effectively

You might be thinking, "Isn't this the same as the goblet squat"?…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Sled Pull: Target Your Legs and Core for Maximum Strength

Sled pull aka sled drag is one of the best functional exercises.  But…

Vidur Saini

Transform Your Body: Kettlebell Figure 8 for Total Strength

The kettlebell figure 8 is a variation of the kettlebell swing that…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Kettlebell Thruster: Strengthen Your Core and Lower Body Today!

When it comes to functional exercises that make you a better athlete…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Kettlebell Windmill: Targeting Your Core and Shoulders Effectively

It's not your conventional strength-building exercise, however, movements such as the kettlebell…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Kettlebell Goblet Squat: Target Your Legs and Core Effectively

The kettlebell goblet squat has become one of the most popular exercises…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Heels Elevated Goblet Squats: Target Your Leg Muscles Effectively

If you want strong, muscular legs, squats are hard to beat. In…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Strengthen Your Spine: Effective Back Extensions for Core Power

Back extensions, also known as hyperextensions, are a very popular exercise. Most…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Landmine RDLs: Target Your Hamstrings, Glutes, and Core

Landmines are incredibly versatile training tools. In more than a few instances,…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Bear Plank: Strengthen Your Core and Sculpt Your Body

We’re all familiar and then some with the plank exercise. With the…

Brad Borland, M.A, C.S.C.S

8 Best Glute Isolation Exercises For a Bigger Rear

The gluteus maximus, or glutes for short, is one of the most…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

The 15 Best Lunge Variations for Bigger, More Muscular Legs

When it comes to leg training, squats are the king of exercises.…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Unique Cable Machine Exercises for Enhancing Your Back Development

Almost every modern-era bodybuilder has used the lat pulldowns and seated rows…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Romanian Deadlifts: Target Hamstrings, Glutes & More!

Romanian deadlifts (RDLs) are one of my favorite posterior chain exercises. I've…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

12 Best Cable Exercises for Legs + Workout

As a personal trainer with over 35 years of hands-on experience, I…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

12 Unique Squat Variations for Stronger, More Muscular Legs

Squats are often called the king of exercises, and that’s a title…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine