10 exercises for the back of the legs (hamstring muscles)
People tend to forget the weaknesses they can't see! For human muscles! The back of the thigh is the most neglected part!
The hamstring muscles are the strongest muscle group in the human body, and the hamstring chain is also one of the largest and strongest kinetic chains in the human body
1. The degree of development of the back of the legs determines your sports performance! In the sports field and training field, strong hamstrings make you more powerful!
2. The hamstring muscles and the quadriceps in the front are "antagonist muscle groups". They have opposite structural functions and mutual restriction. If your hamstring muscles are too weak for a long time, it will easily lead to muscle weakness. Balance will inevitably bring the risk of injury!
How to train?
The hamstring muscles have two main functions: knee flexion and hip extension
The hamstring muscles have a relatively high proportion of fast twitch muscles, which are best suited for heavy weight movements and explosive movements. Heavy weight movements are most effective in improving nerve excitability and increasing muscle density
The following are 10 recommended exercises for the hamstring muscles!