Best Hamstrings exercises
A curated list of 27 movements that build the hamstrings. Each guide includes technique cues, common mistakes, target rep ranges, and a progression scheme that auto-adjusts based on your real lifts.
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27 exercises
Romanian Deadlift
Hamstrings · Barbell · 8–12 reps
Leg Curl
Hamstrings · Machine · 10–15 reps
Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift
Hamstrings · Dumbbell · 10–15 reps
Single-Leg Curl
Hamstrings · Machine · 10–15 reps
Nordic Hamstring Curl
Hamstrings · Bodyweight · 5–10 reps
Glute-Ham Raise
Hamstrings · Machine · 6–12 reps
Good Morning
Hamstrings · Barbell · 8–12 reps
Stiff-Leg Deadlift
Hamstrings · Barbell · 8–12 reps
- Seated Leg Curl Hamstrings · Machine · 10–15 reps
- Standing Leg Curl Hamstrings · Machine · 10–15 reps
- Deficit Romanian Deadlift Hamstrings · Barbell · 6–10 reps
- Snatch-Grip Romanian Deadlift Hamstrings · Barbell · 8–12 reps
- Single-Leg Romanian Deadlift Hamstrings · Bodyweight · 10–15 reps
- Single-Leg Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift Hamstrings · Dumbbell · 8–12 reps
- Dumbbell Stiff-Leg Deadlift Hamstrings · Dumbbell · 8–12 reps
- Slider Leg Curl Hamstrings · Bodyweight · 8–15 reps
- Banded Leg Curl Hamstrings · Resistance band · 12–20 reps
- Smith Machine Romanian Deadlift Hamstrings · Machine · 8–12 reps
- Trap Bar Romanian Deadlift Hamstrings · Barbell · 8–12 reps
- Kettlebell Romanian Deadlift Hamstrings · Kettlebell · 8–12 reps
- Banded Good Morning Hamstrings · Resistance band · 10–15 reps
- Bodyweight Good Morning Hamstrings · Bodyweight · 12–20 reps
- Seated Hamstring Stretch Hamstrings · Bodyweight · 20–45 reps
- Standing Toe-Touch Stretch Hamstrings · Bodyweight · 20–45 reps
- Snatch Deadlift Hamstrings · Barbell · 3–5 reps
- Clean Pull Hamstrings · Barbell · 3–5 reps
- Clean Deadlift Hamstrings · Barbell · 3–5 reps
Exercise illustrations: Illustration: Everkinetic (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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