Seated Hamstring

What is Seated Hamstring? Seated hamstring is an exercise that targets the hamstring muscles in the back of the thigh. It involves sitting on a bench with the legs extended and then flexing at the hips to lower the torso towards the thighs, stretching and strengthening the hamstrings.

Tutorial

1. Sit on a bench with your legs extended straight out in front of you.
2. Keep your back straight and core engaged throughout the exercise.
3. Slowly hinge at your hips, lowering your torso towards your thighs.
4. Hold the stretch for a moment, then return to the starting position.
5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Common Mistakes

• Rounding the back: Keep your back straight to properly engage the hamstrings and avoid strain on the lower back.

• Using momentum: Avoid swinging your torso to create momentum. Focus on controlled movements. - Not fully extending the legs: Ensure your legs are fully extended to maximize the stretch on the hamstrings.

Tips for Better Results

• Focus on the mind-muscle connection to better engage the hamstrings during the exercise. - Control the movement throughout the entire range of motion for maximum benefit.

• Gradually increase the intensity by adding weights or resistance bands as you progress.

Muscles Worked Seated hamstring primarily targets the hamstring muscles, including:

• Biceps femoris - Semitendinosus - Semimembranosus By regularly incorporating seated hamstring exercises into your fitness routine, you can improve hamstring strength, flexibility, and overall lower body function.