Should Hamstring Be Trained?

Training the hamstrings directly is vitally important, as a growing body of research is showing that traditional lower body exercises such as squats do not improve hamstring size or strength (3). ... However, the hamstrings grew less than 1% in both conditions.

How often should hamstrings be trained?

Take your hamstring training frequency from once every two weeks, to twice per week.

Are hamstring isolation exercises necessary?

The Simple Science of Effective Hamstring Training

Some people say you should do exercises that isolate the hamstrings. Others say isolation is unnecessary and you should stick with the big compound movements instead. Some people still say that you should split your leg workouts into hamstring and quadriceps workouts.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.