Hamstrings

Hamstring flexibility, posterior chain length, and hip hinge mechanics

Mobility Exercises
Leg Swings
Dynamic leg swings to warm up the hips, glutes, and hamstrings before activity.
Knee-to-Chest
A dynamic stretch pulling the knee to the chest to warm up the glutes and hamstrings.
Lat Pull-Down with Hip Hinge
A banded lat pull-down combined with a hip hinge to integrate hamstring and upper back activation.
Inchworm Warm-Up
A full-body warm-up drill that emphasizes hamstring flexibility and core activation.
Isometric Glute Bridge Walk Out
A glute bridge with a walk-out to progressively load the hamstrings eccentrically.
Hip Hinge
The foundational hip hinge pattern for hamstring loading and posterior chain development.
Isometric Glute Bridge Single Leg Raises
A glute bridge with alternating single-leg raises to challenge hamstring and glute stability.
Hamstring Extenders
Active hamstring stretching using controlled leg extensions to build flexibility under tension.
A-Drill Marching
A marching drill that activates the hamstrings and hip flexors in a running-specific pattern.
Warm-Up & Activation
Good Mornings
Bodyweight good mornings activate the hamstrings and posterior chain. Setup, coaching cues, and progressions for all levels.
Bodyweight Squats
Bodyweight squats activate the quads, hamstrings, and glutes. Setup, coaching cues, and progressions for all levels.