hamstrings

I’m looking to build up my hamstrings next as they seem to be lagging my quads which have grown quite a bit over the past couple years. I know this because I was getting fitted for some pants for a wedding and the guy that was fitting me mention that and he said that I was common among...

Certainly! While bodybuilding primarily focuses on muscle growth and strength, incorporating stretching exercises into your routine can improve flexibility, reduce the risk of injury, and aid in muscle recovery. Here are some bodybuilding exercises that also offer stretching benefits: 1...

In bodybuilding, major muscle groups are typically targeted to create a balanced and well-proportioned physique. The following are some of the major muscle groups that bodybuilders focus on: Chest (Pectorals): Exercises: Bench press, dumbbell flyes, incline bench press. Back (Latissimus Dorsi...

Building strong and muscular legs requires a combination of compound exercises that target various muscle groups in the lower body. Here are some of the best leg exercises to help you build muscle: Squats: Barbell Squats: This is often considered the king of leg exercises. It works the...

Sumo vs. Conventional Deadlifts, Which Is Right? The deadlift is one of the most fundamental exercises in strength training and functional fitness. It works many of the muscle in your body and has a vast range of benefits. The deadlift has two main variations: the conventional and the sumo...

Tip 3: Only Perform Exercises That Work At Least Two Muscle Groups At Once Bodybuilding tip number three is to focus on compound exercises. You only have a limited amount of time you can spend in the gym each day due to both time and recovery restraints so if you waste this time on exercises...

No leg curl machine? No problem! You've chosen to show your legs' backs the appreciation they merit on leg day. Unfortunately, everyone else in the gym had the same notion, which is bad news for your hamstrings. You must adhere to a training program, therefore you don't have time or patience to...

Who knew that using this well-known device could give you a thorough lower-body workout? Cable machines are now as crowded as benches on a Monday for a reason. You have several excellent possibilities for training your upper and lower body with this adaptable equipment. Furthermore, all of the...

It's about time you gave this hyperextension variation a try if you haven't already. Lower body mobility is built on the strength of the lower back, glutes, and hamstrings. You are able to run, jump, hinge, and squat like a rock star because to these group of muscles. There are several excellent...

How do powerful people become even more powerful? They are focusing on single-leg strength. Here's how to put it together, step by step. STEP UP Every lifter should be able to do this basic single-leg exercise. Increase the step height or add weight to this activity to make it more difficult...

ATG VS PARALLEL SQUATS⭕️⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ There are a few differences between the parallel squat (break of the knees is in line with the break at the hips which is parallel to the floor) and the ass to grass (ATG) squat. Let’s compare.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ A back squat performed to parallel generates the highest overall...

Hip flexor tightness can happen for many reasons but it always seems to cause problems if it sticks around for long enough. Sometimes it can cause back pain, sometimes hip pain, sometimes knee pain, and sometimes it doesn’t cause any pain at all. . In this example we will say I have tightness...

Standard lunge and split squat form doesn't hit your glutes and hams much, and it can cause knee issues. The fix? Lean forward with a straight back. . Hinge at your hips and lean your torso slightly forward at roughly a 45-degree angle while keeping your back straight. Do this for reverse...

The hamstrings are right around a 50-50 split between fast twitch and slow twitch muscle fibers. This means that a wide variety of repetition and rest period ranges should be used to train the hamstrings. In addition, remember to include BOTH knee flexion-based and hip extension-based hamstrings...

Spilt squats. Arguably the best exercise for your legs, maybe even normal squats. You get the same if not better selective targeting of the leg and glutes musculature, and you do so without having to load the spine. They are pretty safe assuming you can keep your balance on one leg. . There are...

Low back pain? Stop stretching your hamstrings. They feel “tight” for a reason. Let’s discuss. . Maybe not so much a myth, but a misconception in some cases. Research says: “Short hamstrings have been shown to be associated with low back pain.” Okay so just stretch it and hope the low back pain...

Do you squat ass to grass? . Squats are one of the most common & best compound leg exercises there is. It involves the majority of your major muscles; the calves, quadriceps, hamstrings, gluteus, back and abdominal muscles. Studies have looked into the squat extensively to get insight on correct...

For hamstring size, do both a heavy load, lower-rep range and a higher rep range. . 1 – Heavy, Low Reps: Your hamstrings are primarily fast-twitch dominant. This may contribute to the massive hamstring development in sprint athletes. In the gym, this means you should incorporate heavy...

The hamstrings are big knee stabilizers that don't get enough credit since it's the quads that are directly attached to the kneecap, not the hammies. We're constantly thinking about the muscles on the front of the thigh and don't realize that healthy and strong antagonists can create more range...

Branch Warren 30 Sets for Arms: Overkill? I was watching a video on MD with Victor, Juan Morel and Jonathan De La Rosa training arms, and they must have done five exercises each for biceps and triceps. I want to say the total amount of sets was around 30. That strikes me as overkill. What do...