Activities tagged: hamstrings
Hamstring curls on ball
Closed chain exercise for hamstring stability and control.
Step-ups
A simple step-up exercise with the focus on the posterior chain (glutes & hamstrings).Tags: posterior chain, single leg, glutes, hamstrings
Supine hamstring stretch
The most restful way to stretch the hamstring muscles (biceps femoris, semi-membranosus, semi-tendinosus).Tags: supine, stretch, hamstring, hamstrings
Sitting hamstring stretch
A common hamstring stretch, which can be very effective if done properlyTags: stretch, runner's, hamstring, sitting, hamstrings
Proximal hamstring stretch
An often overlooked stretch focusing on the proximal (upper) aspect of the hamstrings (biceps femoris, semi-membranosus/tendinosus) as well as glute max.Tags: hamstring, hamstrings, proximal, stretch, standing, upper, biceps femoris, semi-membranosus, tendinosus, glute max, gluteus maximus
Isometric: hamstrings
A simple exercise for hamstring strengthening in the early stages of rehabilitation, when more movement is not indicatedTags: isometric, isometrics, hamstrings, hamstring, biceps femoris, semi-membranosus, tendinosus
Isometric: co-contraction; hamstrings & quadriceps
A simple co-contraction exercise for quadriceps and hamstrings. A good strengthening exercise for the early stages of rehabilitation, when more movement is not indicatedTags: isometric, isometrics, hamstrings, quads, quadriceps, vastus lateralus, intermedius, medialis, rectus femoris, biceps femoris, semi-membranosus, tendinosus