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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

Smith Machine Romanian Deadlift

Medium
HamstringsGlutesInner forearmOuter forearmLower back

Smith Machine Sumo Deadlift

Medium
GlutesHamstringsQuadricepsLower backInner thighs

Smith Single Leg Deadlift

Medium
GlutesHamstringsCoreLower back

Snatch Pull

Hard
GlutesHamstringsTrapeziusLower backQuadricepsCalvesCoreSide shouldersInner forearmOuter forearmMiddle back

Spin Back Kick

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesHamstringsQuadricepsCalvesCore

Spin Hook Kick

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCalvesCore

Squat to Straddle

Bodyweight · Easy
HamstringsInner thighsGlutesQuadriceps

Stair climbing

Unknown difficulty
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCalvesInner thighsOuter thighs

Standing Front Leg Lift, Cross Toe Touches & Side Bend

Bodyweight · Easy
HamstringsObliquesGlutesCoreLower back

Standing Hamstring and Calf Stretch with Strap

Bodyweight · Easy
HamstringsCalves

Standing hamstring stretch

Bodyweight · Easy
Hamstrings

Standing Hip Extension to Leg Lift

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesHamstringsCoreLower back

Standing leg curl

Easy
Hamstrings

Standing Pike Stretch

Bodyweight · Easy
HamstringsCalvesLower back

Standing Single-Leg Curl

Bodyweight · Medium
HamstringsCalves

Standing Single-Leg High Knee to Butt Kick (with Support)

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsInner thighs

Standing Sprint

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCalvesCoreCardio

Standing Wide Good Morning

Bodyweight · Easy
HamstringsLower backGlutesCore

Stick Deadlift

Bodyweight · Easy
HamstringsGlutesLower back

Straight Hip Single Leg Curl on Stability Ball

Bodyweight · Medium
HamstringsGlutesCore

Swim Leg Circle

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesHamstringsCoreLower back

Swiss Ball Leg Curl

Bodyweight · Medium
HamstringsQuadricepsCalves

Thoracic Bridge

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesHamstringsCalvesRear shouldersObliquesTrapeziusMiddle back

Toy Soldier Walk

Bodyweight · Easy
HamstringsGlutesCalvesLower 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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