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Hamstrings

Hamstrings Exercises

Exercises targeting Hamstrings.

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Runner's Stretch

It's easiest to get into this stretch if you start standing up, put one leg behind you, and slowly lower your torso down to the floor.

Hamstrings
Calves
Beginner

Running, Treadmill

To begin, step onto the treadmill and select the desired option from the menu. Most treadmills have a manual setting, or you can select a program to run. Typically, you can enter your age and weight to estimate the amount of calories burned during exercise. Elevation can be adjusted to change the intensity of the workout.

Quadriceps
Calves
Glutes
Beginner

Sandbag Load

To load sandbags or other objects, begin with the implements placed a distance from the loading platform, typically 50 feet.

Quadriceps
Core
Biceps
Beginner

Scissors Jump

Assume a lunge stance position with one foot forward with the knee bent, and the rear knee nearly touching the ground.

Quadriceps
Glutes
Hamstrings
Beginner

Seated Band Hamstring Curl

Secure a band close to the ground and place a bench a couple feet away from it.

Hamstrings
Beginner

Seated Calf Stretch

Sit up straight on an exercise mat.

Calves
Hamstrings
Lower Back
Beginner

Seated Floor Hamstring Stretch

Sit on a mat with your right leg extended in front of you and your left leg bent with your foot against your right inner thigh.

Hamstrings
Calves
Beginner

Seated Hamstring

In a seated position with your legs extended, have your partner stand behind you. Now, lean forward as your partner braces your shoulders with their hands. This will be your starting position.

Hamstrings
Calves
Advanced

Seated Hamstring and Calf Stretch

Loop a belt, rope, or band around one foot. Sit down with both legs extended . This will be your starting position.

Hamstrings
Calves
Intermediate

Seated Leg Curl

Adjust the machine lever to fit your height and sit on the machine with your back against the back support pad.

Hamstrings
Beginner

Side Hop-Sprint

Stand to the side of a cone or hurdle.

Quadriceps
Abductors
Adductors
Beginner

Side Lying Groin Stretch

Start off by lying on your right side and bend your right knee in front of you to stabilize the torso.

Adductors
Hamstrings
Beginner

Side Standing Long Jump

Begin standing with your feet hip width apart in an athletic stance. Your head and chest should be up, knees and hips slightly bent. This will be your starting position.

Quadriceps
Calves
Glutes
Beginner

Side to Side Box Shuffle

Stand to one side of the box with your left foot resting on the middle of it.

Quadriceps
Abductors
Adductors
Beginner

Single-Cone Sprint Drill

This drill teaches quick foot action. You need a single cone. Begin standing next to the cone with one arm back and one arm forward.

Quadriceps
Calves
Glutes
Beginner

Single Leg Butt Kick

Begin by standing on one leg, with the bent knee raised. This will be your start position.

Quadriceps
Calves
Hamstrings
Beginner

Single Leg Glute Bridge

Lay on the floor with your feet flat and knees bent.

Glutes
Hamstrings
Beginner

Single-Leg High Box Squat

Position a box in a rack. Secure a band or rope in place above the box.

Quadriceps
Glutes
Hamstrings
Beginner

Single-Leg Hop Progression

Arrange a line of cones in front of you. Assume a relaxed standing position, balanced on one leg. Raise the knee of your opposite leg. This will be your starting position.

Quadriceps
Abductors
Adductors
Beginner

Single-Leg Lateral Hop

Stand to the side of a cone or hurdle. To get into the start position, stand on one leg with your knee slightly bent.

Quadriceps
Abductors
Adductors
Beginner

Single Leg Push-off

Stand on the ground with one foot resting on the box, heel close to the edge.

Quadriceps
Calves
Hamstrings
Beginner

Single-Leg Stride Jump

Stand to the side of a box with your inside foot on top of it, close to the edge.

Quadriceps
Abductors
Adductors
Beginner

Sit Squats

Stand with your feet shoulder width apart. This will be your starting position.

Quadriceps
Abductors
Glutes
Beginner

Skating

Roller skating is a fun activity which can be effective in improving cardiorespiratory fitness and muscular endurance. It requires relatively good balance and coordination. It is necessary to learn the basics of skating including turning and stopping and to wear protective gear to avoid possible injury.

Quadriceps
Abductors
Adductors
Intermediate

Sled Drag - Harness

To begin, load the sled with the desired weight and attach the pulling strap. You can pull with handles, use a harness, or attach the pulling strap to a weight belt.

Quadriceps
Calves
Glutes
Beginner

Sled Push

Load your pushing sled with the desired weight.

Quadriceps
Calves
Chest
Beginner

Smith Machine Hang Power Clean

Position the bar at knee height and load it to an appropriate weight.

Hamstrings
Glutes
Lower Back
Intermediate

Smith Machine Leg Press

Position a Smith machine bar a couple feet off of the ground. Ensure that it is resting on the safeties. After loading the bar to an appropriate weight, lie underneath the bar. Place the middle of your feet on the bar, tucking your knees to your chest. This will be your starting position.

Quadriceps
Calves
Glutes
Intermediate

Smith Machine Pistol Squat

To begin, first set the bar to a position that best matches your height. Step under it and position the bar across the back of your shoulders.

Quadriceps
Calves
Glutes
Intermediate

Smith Machine Squat

To begin, first set the bar on the height that best matches your height. Once the correct height is chosen and the bar is loaded, step under the bar and place the back of your shoulders (slightly below the neck) across it.

Quadriceps
Calves
Glutes
Beginner