The Anatomy of the Hamstring Muscles - Biceps Femoris, Semitendinosus and Semimembranosus.

Anatomy of the Hamstring Muscles
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Anatomy of the Muscles of the Hamstrings

Anatomy Chart courtesy of FCIT

The Hamstrings are actually comprised of three separate muscles: the Biceps Femoris, Semitendinosus and Semimembranosus.

These muscles originate just underneath the Gluteus Maximus on the pelvic bone and attach on the tibia.

The Hamstrings are primarily fast-twitch muscles, responding to low reps and powerful movements.

Functions

The primary functions of the Hamstrings are knee flexion (bringing the heel towards the buttocks) and hip extension (moving the leg to the rear).

An example of knee flexion is the leg curl exercise and an example of hip extension is the stiff-legged deadlift exercise.

Exercises

Exercises that work the Hamstrings include:

Leg curls	Lunges
Stiff-legged deadlifts	Standing leg curls
Squats	Body leg curls

Here is a list of unique exercises and articles for the hamstrings that have been published in our monthly
training newsletter "BetterU News" and on our membership site Powerful Training Secrets
Free Trial area (these links will open in new windows).

The Most Amazing (and Ridiculously Simple) Trick For Stiff-Legged Deadlifts You Will Ever Read In Your Life!

Secret Training Tip #242 - Be 10% Stronger in Leg Curls Instantly!

Secret Training Tip #961 - Hanging Dumbell Leg Curls

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