Skip to content
Handler
Hamstring exercises

38 hamstring exercises, sorted by difficulty

Every movement in Handler's library that trains the hamstrings as a primary muscle. 25 are beginner-friendly and 15 need no equipment. Open any exercise for form cues, common mistakes, programming ranges by goal, and modifications for sensitive joints.

Page updated Handler exercise library
Exercises
38
With video demo
38
Bodyweight
15
Timed holds/intervals
13

Hamstring exercises by equipment

Movement patterns here

Other muscle groups

Beginner (25)

Intermediate (7)

Advanced (6)

Questions about this list

How many hamstring exercises are in the database?
38 exercises list the hamstrings as a primary muscle. 25 are tagged beginner and 15 need no equipment.
What equipment do most hamstring exercises use?
Beyond bodyweight options, the most common equipment for hamstrings work in this library is barbell (4), dumbbell (4), kettlebell (4).
Which movement patterns train the hamstrings?
In this library the hamstrings show up mainly in hip hinge movements (19), warm-up movements (6), isolation movements (5). Open any exercise for its form cues, mistakes, and programming ranges.

Available on iOS and Android

Put your next workout in Handler.

Build a strength plan, log your sets and ask your coach about your training. New on iPhone? 7 days free, then $79.99/year in the US. No free version.

Download on the App Store