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Good Exercises for Back of Thighs?
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Whoops, guess it didn’t go through first time?
Okay here’s the list:
Deadlifts
Stiff legged deadlifts
Leg Press
Lunge
Squats
Standing hamstring curls
Lying hamstring curls (on elbows)
Dumbell incline bench hamstring curls
Back extensions/hyperextensions
Cardio on an incline treadmillI wouldn’t do the ones where someone holds your feet, facing down. Those can be bad on the knees.
Julie
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There is another one but I cannot even do it. It helps to have someone hold your ankles when you do it but if you do not have someone you can lock your ankles under something that will hold your weight (a low bar or something). In a kneeling position what you want to do is lower your body to the ground keeping your core straight and then lift yourself back up. When your hams are really strong you can get all the way to the floor and then back up. Typically your hands will be behind your head but when starting out you may want them to keep you from crashing into the floor.
This will give you an idea of the move:
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https://www.studioveena.comhttp:://www.elitetrack.com/images/blog/nordic-hamstring-curl.jpgYou will see a huge difference in a very short amount of time with this move. This will give curve to the back of your leg and also will give you that curve from the upper leg into your butt.
https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_surprised.gif OMG these look crazy!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_surprised.gif
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i think they look awesome! hard..but a great way to not only target your theighs/butt ect but your abs and core…ahh i will have to talk hubby into holding my feet this weekend..as i face plant on the ground trying to do them https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif
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On the Russians you really need a pillow or something cushy under your knees.
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I’m dying just looking at those pics!
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I didn’t have time to read this whole thread but did anyone mention hamstring curls? They’re my fav for hamstrings and I’ve gotten any definition I have from them.
And deadlifts. All day baby!
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