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Hamstrings Exercises

253 exercises targeting the Hamstrings, with muscle activation, equipment options and instructions for every level.

253
Exercises
41
Equipment Items
3
Difficulties

All Hamstrings exercises

45-Degree Single Leg Reverse Hyperextension

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesHamstringsLower back

Alternate Ankle Tap Under (Sit against Wall)

Bodyweight · Easy
HamstringsCalvesCore

Alternate Hamstring Curl Sky Punch

Bodyweight · Medium
HamstringsFront shouldersGlutesCore

Alternating Hamstring Curl Jack

Bodyweight · Medium
HamstringsGlutesCalvesCore

Alternating Hamstring Curl Pulldown

Bodyweight · Medium
HamstringsGlutesCoreLower back

Alternating Hamstring Curl with Overhead Clap

Bodyweight · Easy
HamstringsGlutesCore

Alternating Hamstring Curl with Punch

Bodyweight · Easy
HamstringsCoreFront shoulders

Ananda Balasana

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesHamstringsInner thighsLower back

Assisted Nordic Curl

Bodyweight · Medium
HamstringsCalves

Assisted Partial Range Inverse Leg Curl

Bodyweight · Medium
HamstringsGlutesCore

Back forward leg swings

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesHamstrings

Balance Board

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCalvesInner thighs

Ball Roll Seated Hamstrings (active)

Bodyweight · Easy
HamstringsGlutesLower back

Band Good Morning

Easy
GlutesHamstringsCoreLower back

Band Standing Leg Curl

Easy
HamstringsQuadricepsCalves

Banded Glute Ham Raise

Bodyweight · Hard
HamstringsGlutes

Barbell Clean and Jerk

Hard
TricepsGlutesQuadricepsHamstringsFront shouldersTrapeziusCalvesCoreSide shouldersInner forearmOuter forearmMiddle backLower back

Barbell Clean Deadlift

Hard
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCoreTrapeziusLower back

Barbell Cluster

Hard
BicepsGlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCalvesFront shouldersSide shouldersOuter forearmUpper chestInner thighs

Barbell deadlift

Medium
GlutesHamstringsLower backQuadricepsCoreOuter forearm

Barbell Dimel Deadlift

Hard
GlutesHamstringsMiddle backLower back

Barbell Full Clean

Hard
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsFront shouldersTrapeziusLower back

Barbell good morning

Medium
HamstringsGlutesLower back

Barbell Hang Clean Below the Knees

Hard
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCoreTrapeziusLower back

How to train your Hamstrings effectively

Training the Hamstrings responds to both heavy compound work and high-volume isolation. A balanced session combines a primary compound press, pull or squat pattern with a focused isolation movement that builds shape and detail.

Aim for 10 to 20 hard sets per muscle group per week, split across 1 to 2 sessions. Beginners progress with bodyweight and dumbbells; intermediates benefit most from progressive overload on barbell and cable variants.

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