A-Z of Rehabilitation Exercises

Hamstrings exercises

Hamstrings exercises should not be forgotten in favour of quads exercises. These two muscle groups should be balanced.

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This exercise is to strengthen the hamstrings muscles.

This first video is a straightforward hamstrings exercise.

In the second video as a progression we have added ankle weights and increased the speed and number of repetitions.

Here are some still images for anyone who cannot view the video.

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Lie on your stomach on a firm surface.
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Bend the one knee slowly.
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Bend it as much as you are able.
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Slowly lower it again.
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Then slowly bend the other knee. Alternate, and repeat 10 times.