What are your hamstrings, and what do they even do?

Why are strong hamstrings so important?

One of the benefits is greater power, especially in those movements mentioned above, like sprints and jumps.

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This tightness can contribute to lowerback pain.

What are the best hamstring exercises you’re free to do?

Variations like the reverse lunge and sumo squat will fire up your hamstrings more than the OG exercises.

Stand with your feet hipwidth apart knees slightly bent and your arms relaxed by the front of your quads with a dumbbell…

So whats the best way to add them into your workouts?

Before you get started with a hamstring workout, ensure youwarm upproperly, Miklaus says.

Here are some great hamstring exercises to include on your next leg day.

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Single-Leg Deadlift

Thesingle-leg deadlift,which works your hamstrings and glutes, requires a lot of balance.

Kickstand Deadlift

The kickstand deadlift is adeadlift variationthat focuses on unilateral, or single-leg, strength.

Kettlebell Swing

Along with building posterior chain strength, the kettlebell swing also trains explosive movement.

Kickstand deadlift

Make this exercise easier by using just your bodyweight.

Sumo Squat

Make this exercise easier by using just your bodyweight.

Make it easier by removing the band; make it harder by using a stronger band.

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If dumbbells feel too easy, it’s possible for you to do this with a barbell.

Do this exercise with just your bodyweight.

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Glute bridge

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Singleleg glute bridge

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Reverse lunge

Stand with your feet wider than shoulderwidth apart toes turned out about 45 degrees. Hold one weight with both hands on…

Miniband glute kickback

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