Glossary

Hamstrings

The hamstrings are the three muscles running down the back of your thigh.

Bend the knee and extend the hip. Trained by Romanian deadlifts, leg curls, and good mornings.

Also known as

hams, hamstring

Quadriceps
The quadriceps are the four muscles on the front of your thigh.
Glutes
The glutes are the muscles of your backside — gluteus maximus, medius, and minimus.
Spinal erectors
The spinal erectors are the long muscles running either side of your spine, from skull to pelvis.

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