Strength ratio of quads to hamstring

[aveggiegirl]

Cathe,

What is the correct strength ratio of quads to hamstrings?

I just finished Meso 3 - Legs - Squat Rack. In this rotation I also included the leg extension and the lying leg curl machines. I am able to go 40 pounds heavier on the leg extension machine than on the lying leg curl machine.

With that said, how would you suggest I get the right balance between these two muscle groups? I have all of your dvds so it's no problem to do any workouts that you recommend.


Thanks Cathe!

You rock!!!!

 

[L Sass]

Not Cathe, and don't know the proper ratio, but to strengthen the hammies --- THESE!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oa6Ai5ty6oY

and if you have access to a glute/ham machine - here it is on that one.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FM4fcVP4hHo

The first time my trainer put me on this machine I thought anyone who could do these must be a freak of nature. How the H? No way. I hated this simple machine like no other. Now, I have a love-hate relationship with it. Soon, I'll be adding a resistance band around my shoulders that is hooked to the bottom of the machine for addt'l weight. They are tough, but effective. Good luck.

 

[kathryn]

(Not Cathe, but...) I've read that hamstrings should be about 70% the strength of quads for correct muscular balance.

HTH!

 

[aveggiegirl]

Thank you Lorrie and Kathryn.

Lorrie, I appreciate you taking the time to attach the youtube clips. Those exercises do look hard! (But I can't wait to try them!)

Kathryn, if 70% is correct, then my hammies have some catching up to do.

Now I'm wondering -- How do I do this? Should I do "strength" for the hamstrings and endurance for the quads? I'm really not sure. Cathe??????

 

[aveggiegirl]

Bumping and hoping Cathe will make a comment. Please?

 

[aveggiegirl]

Bumping one last time.