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!

Cable Pull Through: Target Glutes, Hamstrings, and More!

From a functional perspective, your glutes, hamstrings, and lower back are probably…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Master the Sumo Deadlift High Pull: Target Your Key Muscles!

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Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Kettlebell Swings: Ignite Your Glutes, Core, and Strength!

Despite its widespread use and popularity, the kettlebell swing is one of…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Thrusters: Total Body Workout for Stronger Legs and Core

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Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Transform Your Glutes: Butt Ups for Stronger Legs & Core

A lot of trainers are against direct core exercises. They believe that…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Star Jumps: Full-Body Workout for Stronger Legs and Core

Working out can be time-consuming. And, for many people, getting to the…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Squat Pulses: Strengthen Your Legs and Core Effectively!

Bodybuilders often say that if you want to grow, you’ve got to…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Plié Squats: Targeting Your Lower Body Muscles Effectively

As a personal trainer and an athlete, I always felt that you…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Crab Walk: Target Your Glutes, Core, and Upper Body Effortlessly

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Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Kettlebell Alternating Hang Clean: Sculpt Your Full Body Strength

The kettlebell alternating hang clean is a functional exercise that adds an…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Master the Split Jump: Strengthen Quads, Glutes & Core

The split jump is a beneficial bodyweight exercise that involves performing alternating…

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9 Best Front Squat Alternatives for Mass, Strength, and Athletic Performance

The barbell front squat is simply one of the best compound leg…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Z Press: Ultimate Guide to Strengthen Deltoids & Core

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Transform Your Legs: Benefits of Wide Stance Squats

Whatever your training goals are, squats are a must. It doesn’t matter…

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Contrary to what Instagram fitness models would have you believe, your butt…

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Hex Bar vs. Barbell Deadlift – Which One Should You Do?

Deadlifts are, hands down, one of the best exercises you can do…

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Inverse Leg Curl: Strengthen Hamstrings & Glutes Effectively

If you're looking for another way to train your hamstrings and posterior…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Best Box Jump Alternatives For Building Explosive Strength

Having strong legs isn't enough. Explosiveness and agility in your wheels are…

Vidur Saini

Hip Raise (Bent Knee): Boost Glutes & Strengthen Legs!

The hip raise (bent knee) is a commonly performed exercise used to…

Matthew Magnante, ACE