Bodybuilding exercise: hamstrings

Video clip showing proper form for a hamstring exerecise you can do at home. If you have back problems, dont even attempt these except under the supervision of your physical therapist. It is very important to do these slowly with no bouncing or jerking to avoid injury. Keep the legs straight and the back in a neutral position (not arched like in a swan dive, not curled up like the fetal position). FEEL the stretch at the bottom and use a light weight.

As with any dumbbell exercise, form is key if you want to maximize your muscle building efforts and minimize the chance of injury. Don't use too much weight, if you can't do the exercise slowly then you need to go lighter. Count aloud "one onethousand, two onethousand, three onethousand" on the way up and the way down, if you cant do this on this exercise then you are using too much weight. The reason this exercise method maximizes your muscle growth is because it confines the motion to the muscle you are trying to work out, if your body squirms, swings, and kicks, all you are doing is taking the focus away from the muscle you are trying to exercise.

Anyone can be healthier, have more energy, sleep better, and feel better about themselves through bodybuilding. Bodybuilding doesn't have to be expensive or take a lot of time, gyms are great but home workouts can save you time and money. A cheap dumbbell set from a garage sale or walmart is all it takes to get started with your home workouts.

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Limitation of Liability: Consult with your doctor before starting any exercise program! I am not a medical professional. It is your responsibility to critically evaluate this information and with the help of your physician decide if it is appropriate for you.

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[scooby1961]

Depends on your flexibility. I'm pretty flexible as I have been stretching hamstrings for a few years now. Only go as far down as you can with good form!

[rahulkumarsett1981]

Scoob the best this about you is that you do not assume that whoever is gonna watch your videos will be extremely fit...ur exercises and suggestions are hence absolutely great for beginners like me..I have followed your workout routines and am seeing a lot of improvements.....

I used to weigh 133 kg, now I am 110 kg and my body weight is going down ...... thanks for the excellent videos and the tips...

love u scoob take care

[12345andywdf]

man scooby makes the best videos for bodybuilding all his videos have great technique

[REX2690]

can i just use a dmbell instead of barbell?

[iAnglesClan]

@rahulkumarsett1981 holy sht 133 kg? o.o

[Emalele76]

HD...perfect!

[davidgers1]

@Austin333 not my legs trust me

[Austin333]

They aren't big. You are carrying a lot of fat, lose the fat and your legs will shrink. They are definately not huge. Small would be pushing it.

[davidgers1]

dear scooby my legs are all ready huge legs not fat all muscle at my gym one of the instructors was telling me that if i do more running light weights training for my legs this might help me lose my leg muscle mass and might get more toned legs so if you can get back to me i will be so greatful and if anyone else can help plz ill always listen n take any advise

[Austrianking23]

as far as i can see you are having your legs completly stretched. It´s proofen that when you´re bending your knees just a little tiny bit and stretch them while you´re going upwards you´re hitting your hamstrings much harder . This one here is working you´re lower back for the most part.

[rewind2then]

Thankyou i found this video helpful and i like how you explain in every video the proper way to do certain exercises.

[Sheekaka3]

Alright, just to make it clear. I do it the Weider way.