Exercises to strengthen hamstrings?

[TXGin]

I have injured my calf while training for a Half Marathon and was told that I need to strengthen my hamstrings b/c I have a muscle imbalance. My calves are much stronger than my hamstrings. I do have access to a hamstring curl weight machine, but wondered what exercises Cathe does in her workouts that will strengthen the hamstrings.

TIA,
Gin

 

[Gayle]

Hi Gin,

Single leg bridges on the box (with or without the band), roll-outs on a stability ball, and deadlifts are a few hamstring exercises that Cathe uses that come to mind.

 

[JenL13]

Not cathe here but...

I think deadlifts have worked the best for me!

 

[aschendell]

Not Cathe, of course, but I find that squats work very well for me. Just make sure to push through your heels as you raise up. Good luck!


Debra

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[Mckmain]

Gin..I am a runner too....I prefer the hamstring curl myself, but from Cathe's workouts I think deadlifts work the best...

 

[Joni]

I did Pyramid Lower Body yesterday and have serious DOMS in hamstrings today. Those rollouts on the ball were a killer! I haven't tried Butts and Guts yet, but I'm guessing that one is great for hamstrings too.