Best xercise for Hams???

[slick]

Hi,
I wud like to know which is the best xercise for hamstrings,given that there r just 2(curls and stiff leg deads).But is SLD really a proper ham xercise or is it more of a glute worker? So its just the curls which r a direct ham stimulator and how can the hams which are such a big muscle get so huge by just doing curls?

 

[jcp2]

curls, lunges, deep squats, stiffs, leg press with the feet real high and wide. These all get the job done. find what works for you.

 

[HeavyBomber1]

There are more than just two: Good mornings, pull-thrus, ham/glute raise, reverse hypers.

Good mornings are very effective.

 

[string_bean00]

I've yet to try good mornings. I really need to give those a whirl.

 

[Littlewilly]

Good mornings are my fav for sure!
Rev hypers rock
Pullthroughs are great, but i have a hard time finding a machine with enough weight

Definatly more then just 2 movements for your hams!!!!!

 

[Insane_Man]

Stiff leg deadlifts are awesome.

You can hit the hams just fine with SLDL.

 

[slobberknocker]

Squat, GM, sldl, pullthroughs are mostly what I do.

 

[string_bean00]

Stiff leg deadlifts are awesome.

You can hit the hams just fine with SLDL.

This pretty much the only ham exericse I do, besides the indirect work they get from squatting.

 

[slick]

Thanks for the info guys.Is there a special equip for reverse hypers and is there any other way to do them if the equp is not available,and what r pullthroughs?

 

[Littlewilly]

There is a special bench for reverse hypers where you are basically facingbackwards ona hyper bench but there is a foot handle you add weight on. you lift the handle back up with your legs. It is possible to do them with a DB, but I would try and find a proper bench or just do regular weighted hypers.

Pullthroughs are done on a low cable. You stand facing away from the machine with the handle between your legs. Stand far enough in front so you can get a good stretch. Bend over at the waist and grab the handle pulling the handle between your legs you stand upright then bend over again getting a stretch in yourhams and low back. Kind of like a stiff leg deadlift.

 

[pipes]

I always finish off my hams with some stability ball work. Lie on your back and place your feet up on a ball with your legs fully extended. Bridge you body up so that only your shoulder blades are touching and your heels on the ball. Now roll the ball in towards your butt while trying to drive your heels to the floor. Make shure you keep your body bridged the whole time. If this is too easy use only one leg on the ball. Rep this out and squeeze hard through the entire range of motion. You will feel the burn like there is no tomorrow.