
Hamstrings Exercise Videos

Welcome to the hamstring exercises main page! On this page you'll learn how to do exercises that work the hamstring muscles using correct technique for maximum results!
Every hamstring exercise video you find listed below comes with detailed instructions, pictures, and some tips on how to get the most out of the exercise! Check out the hamstring exercise video list below.
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Barbell Hamstrings Exercise Videos
| Exercise Name | Primary Muscle(s) | Secondary Muscle(s) | Mechanics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| 1/4 Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Barbell Hack Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Barbell Jumping Squats | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Barbell Lunge | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Barbell Rear Lunge | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Barbell Side Lunge | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Barbell Side Split Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Barbell Split Jump | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Barbell Step Ups | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Box Squat (shown with bench) | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Deadlift | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | Forearms, Lower Back | Compound |
| Decline Bench Barbell Lunge | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Deep Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Front Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Front Squat To Bench | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Narrow Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| One Leg Barbell Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Overhead Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | Shoulders | Compound |
| Speed Squats | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Squat To Bench | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Stiff Leg Deadlift (AKA Romanian Deadlift) | Hamstrings | Glutes, Lower Back | Isolation |
| Stiff Leg Deadlift On Bench | Hamstrings | Glutes, Lower Back | Isolation |
| Sumo Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Walking Barbell Lunge | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Wide Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Zerchers squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
Bodyweight Hamstrings Exercise Videos
| Exercise Name | Primary Muscle(s) | Secondary Muscle(s) | Mechanics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodyweight Jump Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Bodyweight Lunge | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Bodyweight Side Lunge | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Bodyweight Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Bodyweight Step Up | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Bodyweight Walking Lunge | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Bodyweight Wall Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Incline Bench Bodyweight Lunge | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| One Leg Bodyweight Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| One Leg Bodyweight Wall Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Rear Bodyweight Lunge | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Sissy Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
Cable Hamstrings Exercise Videos
| Exercise Name | Primary Muscle(s) | Secondary Muscle(s) | Mechanics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cable Hip Abduction | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Isolation |
| Cable Hip Adduction | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Isolation |
| Lying Cable Hamstring Curl | Hamstrings | None | Isolation |
| One Leg Lying Cable Hamstring Curl | Hamstrings | None | Isolation |
| Standing Cable Hamstring Curl | Hamstrings | None | Isolation |
Dumbbell Hamstrings Exercise Videos
| Exercise Name | Primary Muscle(s) | Secondary Muscle(s) | Mechanics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bench One Leg Dumbbell Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Dumbbell Deadlift | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | Lower Back | Compound |
| Dumbbell Hamstring Curl | Hamstrings | None | Isolation |
| Dumbbell Jumping Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Dumbbell Lunge | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Dumbbell Rear Lunge | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Dumbbell Side Lunge | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Dumbbell Split Jump | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Dumbbell Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Dumbbell Squat To Bench | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Dumbbell Step Up | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Dumbbell Stiff Leg Deadlift | Hamstrings | Glutes, Lower Back | Isolation |
| Dumbbell Stiff Leg Deadlift On Bench | Hamstrings | Glutes, Lower Back | Isolation |
| Dumbbell Walking Lunge | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Dumbbell Wall Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Frog Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Incline Bench Dumbbell Lunge | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| One Leg Dumbbell Squat (AKA Bulgarian squat) | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Pile Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
Machine Hamstrings Exercise Videos
| Exercise Name | Primary Muscle(s) | Secondary Muscle(s) | Mechanics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Degree Leg Press | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Feet Forward Smith Machine Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Hack Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Hip Adduction Machine | Hamstrings, Quadriceps | Hip Flexors | Isolation |
| Leg Curl | Hamstrings | None | Isolation |
| Narrow Hack Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Narrow Smith Machine Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Narrow Stance 45 Degree Leg Press | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| One Leg 45 Degree Leg Press | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| One Leg Hack Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Reverse hack Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Single Leg Curl | Hamstrings | None | Isolation |
| Smith Machine Deadlift | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | Lower Back | Compound |
| Smith Machine Front Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Smith Machine Lunge | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Smith Machine One Leg Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Smith Machine Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Smith Machine Squat To Bench | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Smith Machine Stiff Leg Deadlift | Hamstrings | Glutes, Lower Back | Isolation |
| Smith Machine Zercher Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Wide hack Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Wide Smith Machine Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Wide Stance 45 Degree Leg Press | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
Excercise Ball Hamstrings Excercise Videos
| Exercise Name | Primary Muscle(s) | Secondary Muscle(s) | Mechanics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise Ball Wall Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Weighted Exercise Ball Wall Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
Other Hamstrings Exercise Videos
| Exercise Name | Primary Muscle(s) | Secondary Muscle(s) | Mechanics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weighted Sissy Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |
| Weighted Squat | Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps | None | Compound |










