How many muscles are in the hamstrings?

The hamstrings group contains 4 muscles: Biceps Femoris (Long Head), Biceps Femoris (Short Head), Semimembranosus, Semitendinosus.

Best Hamstrings Exercises

Q: What are the best hamstrings exercises?

The best hamstrings exercises include Band-assisted Inverse Leg Curl, Band Hip Thrust, Self-assisted Inverse Leg Curl, Barbell 45° Hyperextension, Barbell Glute-Ham Raise. These exercises primarily target the Biceps Femoris (Long Head), Biceps Femoris (Short Head), Semimembranosus, Semitendinosus.

The best hamstrings exercises include Band-assisted Inverse Leg Curl, Band Hip Thrust, Self-assisted Inverse Leg Curl, Barbell 45° Hyperextension, Barbell Glute-Ham Raise. These target 4 muscles including Biceps Femoris (Long Head), Biceps Femoris (Short Head), Semimembranosus, Semitendinosus.

55 exercises targeting 4 muscles

Best Hamstrings Exercises

Muscles in the Hamstrings Group

Biceps Femoris (Long Head)

Biceps Femoris (Short Head)

Semimembranosus

Semitendinosus

Top Hamstrings Exercises

Band-assisted Inverse Leg Curl

Band Hip Thrust

Self-assisted Inverse Leg Curl

Barbell 45° Hyperextension

Barbell Glute-Ham Raise

Barbell Hyperextension

Barbell Straight-back Straight-leg Deadlift

Barbell Straight Leg Deadlift

45° Hyperextension (arms crossed)

45° Hyperextension (arms up)

45° Hyperextension (hands behind hips)

45° Hyperextension (hands behind neck)

Glute-Ham Raise (hands behind hips)

Glute-Ham Raise (hands behind neck)

Single Leg 45° Hyperextension (hands behind hips)

Straight Hip Leg Curl (on stability ball)

Cable Lying Leg Curl

Cable Standing Leg Curl

Cable Straight-back Straight-leg Deadlift

Cable Pull-Through