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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

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