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Hamstrings exercises

Compare leg curls, deadlift variations and other movements involving the back of the thigh. Check each entry for equipment and muscle involvement.

Primary muscles do the main work. Supporting muscles assist the movement. These labels describe exercise involvement, not measured activation or a prescribed workout. Ask your coach about technique, suitability and workload.

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Romanian Deadlift

Equipment: Barbell
Primary muscles: Hamstrings · Glutes
Supporting muscles: Back · Abs / Core

Stiff-Leg Deadlift

Equipment: Barbell
Primary muscles: Hamstrings · Glutes
Supporting muscles: Back · Abs / Core

Seated Leg Curl

Equipment: Machines
Primary muscles: Hamstrings
Supporting muscles: Calves

Lying Leg Curl

Equipment: Machines
Primary muscles: Hamstrings
Supporting muscles: Calves

Standing Leg Curl

Equipment: Machines
Primary muscles: Hamstrings
Supporting muscles: Calves

Single-Leg Curl

Equipment: Machines
Primary muscles: Hamstrings
Supporting muscles: Calves

Nordic Curl

Equipment: Bodyweight
Primary muscles: Hamstrings
Supporting muscles: Calves

Glute-Ham Raise

Equipment: Machines
Primary muscles: Hamstrings
Supporting muscles: Glutes · Calves

Good Morning

Equipment: Barbell
Primary muscles: Hamstrings · Glutes
Supporting muscles: Back · Abs / Core

Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift

Equipment: Dumbbells
Primary muscles: Hamstrings · Glutes
Supporting muscles: Back · Abs / Core

Cable Pull-Through

Equipment: Cables
Primary muscles: Hamstrings · Glutes
Supporting muscles: Abs / Core

Barbell Hip Thrust

Equipment: Barbell
Primary muscles: Glutes
Supporting muscles: Hamstrings

Smith Machine Hip Thrust

Equipment: Smith Machine
Primary muscles: Glutes
Supporting muscles: Hamstrings

Glute Drive Machine

Equipment: Machines
Primary muscles: Glutes
Supporting muscles: Hamstrings

Sumo Deadlift

Equipment: Barbell
Primary muscles: Glutes · Quads
Supporting muscles: Hamstrings · Back · Abs / Core

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