Hamstring exercises

       January 1, 0000    1953

 

Hamstring actually refers to one of the tendons that form the border of the space behind the knee from the human anatomical point of view. According to the latest anatomical contexts they are usually refer to the tendons of the semi tendinsus. In the humans the hamstrings occupy the posterior part of the body of the femur. They appearance of the hamstrings actually refers to the string like tendons that can be felt on the either side of the back of the knee. There are four muscles in the posterior thigh flex or bend of the knee and three of the four extend to the knees. Also the hamstrings are the main cross and acts upon the hip and the knee joints.

Exercises for the hamstrings:

Since the hamstrings are made up of the three muscles that is the semi tendinosus biceps femoris and the semimembranosus that runs down the back of the upper part of the thighs it is important to keep them in proper shape and flexible through appropriate exercises. There are a lot of exercises that can help the hamstrings to keep in a proper shape and order. The most common is the one with the barbells. This is done by standing and placing the barbell across the back of the shoulders as it is done for squatting. Then keeping the legs rigid and straight a forward bending at the waist with the head in upward direction until the upper part of the body comes to a parallel position to the floor. This perfectly stretches the hamstring and give them an effective toning.

Exercising the hamstring while watching TV:

Since the hamstrings are vital parts of the body that helps in locomotion it is extremely important to work them properly and appropriately. However equal attention should be given in order to prevent the probable causes of injury of the hamstrings. While home work out for the hamstring are easy and simple and can be enjoyed with entertainment with music or watching a television. It is suggested not indulge in any such activity while hard work outs.

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