This exercise is completed with the use of a seated leg curl machine. The legs are locked out straight and the movement is down and in toward a 90 degree angle. How to do: 1. Lie on your stomach on an angled Leg Curl bench with your leg straight out. You knee should extend out over the bench and be free of support. 2. The back of your upper ankle should rest on the … [Read more...] about Hamstrings Seated Machine Leg Curls
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Hamstrings One Leg Curls
This exercise is especially good for developing the lower portion of the hamstrings. How to do: 1. Lie on your stomach on an angled Leg Curl bench with your leg straight out. You knee should extend out over the bench and be free of support. 2. The back of your upper ankle should rest on the underside of the rollers. 3. Inhale, hold your breath and lift your … [Read more...] about Hamstrings One Leg Curls
Hamstrings Glut Ham Raises
This exercise is a very innovative one that works the hamstrings and glutes. How to do: 1. Position yourself on a Glut-Ham Chair or Roman Hyperextension Benchfacedown with the back of your ankles tucked under the foot pads. 2. The mid part of your thighs should be resting on the rounded part of the seat. 3. Lower your trunk until your the top of your head is … [Read more...] about Hamstrings Glut Ham Raises
Hamstrings Good Mornings
This exercise helps strengthen and shape the muscles of the upper hamstrings, the lower back and the gluts. How to do: 1. Stand upright with a barbell on your shoulders. Your feet should be shoulder width apart and your hands wider to grip the balance the weight. 2. Your knees can be slightly bent and your back should be arched slightly. 3. Inhale, hold your … [Read more...] about Hamstrings Good Mornings
Hamstrings Leg Curls
This exercise is especially good for developing the lower portion of the hamstrings. How to do: 1. Lie on your stomach on an angled Leg Curl bench with your legs straight out. You knees should extend out over the bench and be free of support. 2. The back of your upper ankle should rest on the underside of the rollers. 3. Inhale, hold your breath and lift your … [Read more...] about Hamstrings Leg Curls
Hamstrings Stiff Legged Deadlifts
This is an excellent exercise for the hamstrings, glutes and lower back when performed properly. When performed improperly, however, it can cause lower back pain and injury. How to do: 1. Stand with a narrow stance, legs and upper body straight. 2. Slowly bend over until your back is parallel to the floor. 3. Grip a barbell on the floor. Your hands should be … [Read more...] about Hamstrings Stiff Legged Deadlifts