3 Killer Hamstring Exercises for Size & Strength

The best exercises for building up the hamstrings and glutes.

The hamstrings are one of the most underrated muscle groups. When it comes to leg training the quadriceps usually take priority. But having strong hamstrings is just as important, if not more important, than having strong quads.

Well developed hamstrings are critical for athletes because they come into play every time you run or jump. And a lot of times the root cause of lower back problems is from having weak or tight hamstring muscles.

Most people think hamstrings only serve one function: knee flexion. But the truth is that the hamstrings perform multiple functions. The most important of which is hip extension.

In this video you're going to learn how to do 3 of the very best exercises for developing strong flexible hamstrings!

- Stiff Leg Deadlifts
- Good Mornings
- Kettle Bell Swings

[CREATEDBYJULIO]

Hey Lee, I used to watch a lot of your videos when I started working out. I'm glad you're still uploading. We need more of these videos, excellent advice. I did all 3 today after squats. Subscribed.

[nagpurfightclub]

mr.hayward i been watching ur videos for a while now andd i got to say you have very good knowledge of exercises pls keep making more

[FastedSithEmperor]

Great movement suggestions as always Lee!

[AussieAngeS]

I did all these last night and they're killer for sure. Love them and thank you lee for this video. Sharing it for you.

[alexmora]

Hey lee how u been ? Haven't watch your vids in cool minute missing out on lots of great info '!

[edstar]

These are way better than other weird ones I've seen channels do.

[repeatthis]

Hey Lee!

Great video :)

I am really in need of a guiding spirit to help me out with my training - do you have any time to help a young fella like me pursue (I think I spelled that right) his dreams? It would be awesome!

Thanks :)

[Mythtrekker]

Thank you so much for a machine-less leg work out. ;)

[d.tommy_romeo]

Hey Lee, I have a question - what is the suggested number of sets to do per exercise - ( for eg. bicep burls of 10 - 12 reps ) I wan to grow more and achieve hypertrophy and I dont want to be over doing it. Thank you.
Thanks, Johnson.

[Cokefiend]

my back is jacked up Lee. I can't do those movements. What else do you have?

[boykaboost]

Hi Lee is it necessary to rest a day in between in a push/pull split or can i do it in consecutive days? My concern is that the legs are worked on both sides in exercises like DL or squats although i´d be cool to do it on consecutive days, Thx in advance

[imdrrtydn]

I've seen stiff leg deadlifts performed off the ground like a normal deadlift and from the top of a normal deadlift. Does it matter which way it's performed? And if I'm starting from the top does the weight need to touch the ground each time?

[Yahooyitmy]

arnold said thumbs up so I won't disagree - or i'll be terminated!

[mikees]

Might want to mention that not everyone is build for Good Mornings and it can be a dangerous exercise.

[youssefrostom]

is too much protein good for us or not???

[DaukszPSN]

isnt romanian deadlifts superior to stiff legged deadlifts for hamstrings?

[waalex]

I don't recommend good mornings. Horrible dangerous exercise. At least from where I live in my section it's professionally not recommended. Can fuck up your lower back.