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Hamstrings

Thighs

Origin
Ischial tuberosity; short head of biceps femoris from the femur
Insertion
Fibular head (biceps femoris) and medial tibia (semitendinosus, semimembranosus)
Action
Flex the knee and extend the hip

Three muscles on the back of the thigh. Romanian deadlifts train their hip-extension role; leg curls train knee flexion.

Main exercises

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Exercises that train the hamstrings

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