Hamstring Exercises

Whether you’re a fitness pro or are just getting started, it’s easy to fall into the trap of neglecting your legs on workout day. Hamstring exercises are a great way to make sure they get the attention they deserve, and are effective at building muscle and tone, improving lower-body strength, and re-enforcing your leg muscles against strain and injury.

Intro to Hamstring Exercises

Hamstring workouts are easy to fit into your workout routine and include exercises for all experience levels from beginner to advanced. They’re an effective way to forge core strength from the ground up, helping performance in other areas of fitness like running, squatting, and swimming too.

The Best Hamstring Exercises

Check out our list of the best hamstring exercises to fit into your daily routine. Click on each item to see a detailed, step-by-step guide.

You don’t need to do each of these every time you work out. Instead, find the best exercises that suit your fitness level and goals.

• Burpees

• Squats

• Lunges

• Glute bridges

• Romanian deadlifts

• Basic deadlifts

Want to learn more?

Most hamstring exercises are quick and easy to do at home or the gym, but using the correct form is essential to working out safely and effectively. Why not get in touch with your local Gym and speak to one of our friendly personal trainers to create an individualised workout plan that works for you? Find your fit with The Gym Group today.