Muscles / Hamstrings
Hamstrings
Posterior thigh muscles that flex the knee and extend the hip. Hinges and curls are the primary patterns.
Anatomy on this page
Biceps femoris
Lateral hamstring; two heads.
Semitendinosus
Medial, more superficial.
Semimembranosus
Medial, deeper.
Primary exercises
| Name | Equipment | Pattern | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional Deadlift | Barbell | Hinge | Intermediate |
| Kettlebell Swing | Kettlebell | Hinge | Intermediate |
| Lying Leg Curl | Machine | Isolation | Beginner |
| Romanian Deadlift | Barbell | Hinge | Intermediate |
Also involves this group (secondary)
| Name | Equipment | Pattern | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back Squat | Barbell | Squat | Intermediate |
| Bulgarian Split Squat | Dumbbell | Lunge | Intermediate |
| Hip Thrust | Barbell | Hinge | Intermediate |
| Leg Press | Machine | Squat | Beginner |
| Walking Lunge | Dumbbell | Lunge | Beginner |