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Hamstring exercises to training legs

Hamstring ExercisesHamstrings Exercises: the best exercises to train the back of the thighs. Exercises for the hamstrings explained through 3D videos that demonstrate the correct execution of the exercises.

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Hamstring Training Notes: although these muscles are not voluminous, they greatly contribute to great performance in those sports where the legs play a fundamental role (tennis, soccer, basketball, running, cross-country skiing and many others). Additionally, if the hamstrings are not properly trained, they are often subject to sprain, therefore we recommend training this area of your legs as much as any other.

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Elements of Hamstring Anatomy: the three wide muscles in the back of the thighs are called ischiocrural muscles and they include the femoral biceps, the semitendinosus and the semimembranosus. The ischiocrurals work to stretch the hip and to bend the knee.

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Leg Curl Machine 08 April 2010

Muscles involved Hamstring , Calf , Buttocks
Lie down on the machine, with your ankles under the cushion. Hold a position, where your legs are slightly bent; this will keep your femoral muscles tensed,during the entire exercise. Bend your knees, stopping before your legs reach a vertical position. Pay attention, that the weights used, never ...
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Bridging 20 March 2011

Muscles involved Buttocks , Hamstring
Bridging exercise: quick and easy exercise to firm the buttocks
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Reverse Lunge 08 April 2010

Muscles involved Hamstring , Quadriceps , Buttocks
Keep your feet spread apart at shoulder width. Bring one foot backwards and put your weight on that leg while you lean backwards. Always keep your body perfectly straight Go back to your starting position, putting pressure on your front leg. ...
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Barbell Reverse Lunge 08 April 2010

Muscles involved Buttocks , Hamstring , Quadriceps , Lower Back
Keep your feet spread apart at shoulder width. Rest the compensator on your shoulders. Bring one foot backwards and put your weight on that leg while you lean backwards. Always keep your body perfectly straight Go back to your starting position, putting pressure on your front leg. ...
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Hip Swing On Stability Ball 08 April 2010

Muscles involved Buttocks , Hamstring , Abs , Lower Back , Quadriceps
Stretch out with your back on the ground. Rest your legs on the SB. Contracting your butt, and abdominal muscles, apply pressure with your legs on the SB, pushing it slightly forward, and lift your pelvis from the ground. Your shoulders and your head must never rise from the ground. Return to the ...
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Knee push ups - hands as chest width: good exercise to build inner part of chest ( pectoral muscle )...
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Foot 2 Foot Crunch 20 April 2011

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Knee push ups 04 April 2011

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Spartan Bow
Muscles involved Buttocks , Quadriceps , Hamstring
Spartan Bow
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Back extension / Hyperextension
Muscles involved Buttocks , Lower Back , Hamstring
Back extension / Hyperextension
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> Bench
Hip extensions bent knee
Muscles involved Buttocks , Hamstring
Hip extensions bent knee
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Hip extensions
Muscles involved Buttocks , Hamstring
Hip extensions
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