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Category: Anatomy / Strength Training
Description
A group of three muscles at the back of the thigh is responsible for hip extension and knee flexion.
Relevance for Women
Often tight or weak due to:
In Practice
- prolonged sitting
- pregnancy-related posture changes
- quad dominance
- high-heel use
Strengthened in deadlifts, bridges, hamstring curls; stretched in yoga forward folds.
Notes
Weak hamstrings contribute to lower-back discomfort.