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Hamstrings Muscles

Description

The hamstring muscle group is also call the hammys or hammies. They are located on the back side of the thigh. The hamstrings consist of three muscles:

• Biceps femoris
• Semitendinosis
• Semimembranosis

Actions

The function of the hamstring muscles is to extend the hip and flex the knee.

Stretches

• Hamstring - standing
• Hamstring - sitting
• Hamstring - supine

Related Pages

• list of muscles of the human body
• treatment for hamstring muscle tears
• complete list of stretches

Disclaimer

The above information is presented as a general guide. The author nor publisher take no responsibility for any possible consequences from any treatment, procedure, exercise, action or application of medication based on this information. See more: Disclaimer.

Stretching List