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Exercises: Hamstrings

40 exercises

Elliptical Smooth, low-impact cardio that works like walking or running without the pounding, a joint-friendly way to build endurance.
Calves · Glutes · Hamstrings +1
Novice
Cardio
Front-to-Back Leg Swings A dynamic warm-up that loosens your hips and the back of your thighs before you run, lift or play.
Glutes · Hamstrings · Hip Flexors
Novice
Mobility
Run-Walk Intervals Mixing short runs with walking breaks builds running fitness gently, letting beginners cover more distance with less strain.
Calves · Glutes · Hamstrings +1
Novice
Cardio
Stationary Bike Ride Steady pedaling that builds heart and lung fitness while staying gentle on your knees, hips and back, rain or shine.
Calves · Glutes · Hamstrings +1
Novice
Cardio
Treadmill Walk Walking on a moving belt, the gentlest way to raise your heart rate and build stamina, whatever the weather.
Calves · Glutes · Hamstrings +1
Novice
Cardio
Walk The gentlest way to raise your heart rate, building stamina, heart health and steady legs one step at a time.
Calves · Glutes · Hamstrings +1
Novice
Cardio
Bodyweight Back Extensions Builds the muscles that hold your back straight, so bending over the sink, gardening and lifting feel easier.
Glutes · Hamstrings · Lower Back
Beginner
Strength
Dance Class Moving to music with an instructor, a fun way to raise your heart rate. It sharpens coordination and keeps you active with others.
Calves · Glutes · Hamstrings +1
Beginner
Cardio
Dumbbell Conventional Deadlifts Teaches the safest way to lift something heavy from the ground, using your legs and hips with a flat back.
Glutes · Hamstrings · Lower Back +1
Beginner
Strength
Dumbbell Romanian Deadlifts Starts standing and lowers the weights by pushing your hips back. It builds the back of your thighs and teaches the safe way to bend and lift.
Glutes · Hamstrings · Lower Back
Beginner
Strength
Hike Walking on trails and hills outdoors. It builds endurance and leg strength, improves balance on uneven ground and counts toward your weekly cardio.
Calves · Glutes · Hamstrings +1
Beginner
Cardio
Inchworms A walk-out from standing to a plank and back. It stretches the back of your legs and wakes up your shoulders and trunk.
Abs · Front Shoulders · Hamstrings
Beginner
Mobility
Indoor Cycling Class An instructor-led ride set to music, a low-impact way to build endurance with the push of a group around you.
Calves · Glutes · Hamstrings +1
Beginner
Cardio
Machine Lying Leg Curls Bending your knees against the pad works the back of your thighs on their own. That strength helps protect your knees.
Hamstrings
Beginner
Strength
Machine Seated Leg Curls Works the back of your thighs directly, which helps protect your knees and balances out strong front-thigh muscles.
Hamstrings
Beginner
Strength
Outdoor Bike Ride A ride on your own bike outside. It builds endurance and leg strength with little pounding on your joints and counts toward your weekly cardio.
Calves · Glutes · Hamstrings +1
Beginner
Cardio
Pickleball A paddle game on a small court that keeps you moving and sharpens balance and reaction time. It makes cardio social and fun.
Calves · Glutes · Hamstrings +1
Beginner
Sport
Rucking Brisk walking with weight on your back, a low-impact way to build stamina, strong legs and a sturdy frame.
Calves · Glutes · Hamstrings +1
Beginner
Cardio
Run Steady jogging that builds heart and lung fitness and leg endurance, with nothing needed but a good pair of shoes.
Calves · Glutes · Hamstrings +1
Beginner
Cardio
Stair Climber Steady climbing on a machine, a low-impact way to raise your heart rate. It builds the leg stamina you use on real stairs.
Calves · Glutes · Hamstrings +1
Beginner
Cardio
Stationary Bike Sprints Short, all-out pedaling bursts that build fitness fast with almost no pounding on your knees, hips or back.
Calves · Glutes · Hamstrings +1
Beginner
Cardio
Treadmill Run Steady running on a moving belt, with speed and incline under your control. It builds heart and lung endurance in any weather.
Calves · Glutes · Hamstrings +1
Beginner
Cardio
Barbell Romanian Deadlifts A standing bend at the hips with a bar, so you can load heavier. It builds the back of your thighs for strong, safe lifting.
Glutes · Hamstrings · Lower Back
Intermediate
Strength
Broad Jumps Jumping forward as far as you can from both feet. It builds leg power and teaches your body to land safely.
Calves · Glutes · Hamstrings +1
Intermediate
Power
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