The SECRET to BIG LEGS ISN’T SQUATS…

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The Hamstrings are the BICEPS of the Lower Body & if your hamstrings are lagging behind, THIS could be the reason why:

Most people start their leg workouts with some form of squat (BB, hack squat, smith machine, etc) but if you have lagging hamstrings, you should be performing your seated leg curls first…in addition to having a *potential second leg day where you can incorporate hinge patterns like RDLs or Stiff Leg Deadlifts. Leg Curls are nowhere near as exhausting as squats, which is why you’re leaving hamstring gains on the table if you train them after squats. If you normally do squats first, it may take a couple of sessions to get used to, but it WILL BE WORTH IT! If you need another incentive, a lot of people experience better balance and mind-muscle connection with their quads on their squat patterns, when doing leg curls first🤯

Summary: You’ll be training your Hamstrings more effectively by prioritizing Leg Curls earlier in your workout & they won’t really negatively impact your squat performance…and in some cases, it may actually help you when squatting👍🏼

How to Execute:
Seated Curls: 2-3 Working Sets x 6-10 Reps
Rest: 5+ Minutes & Warm Up for your choice of Squat
Choice of Squat

FUN FACT: The Hamstrings are made up of 3 muscles: Semitendinosus, Semimembranosus, and the Biceps Femoris…so yeah, the hamstrings are ACTUALLY the Biceps of the Lower Body (insert: ‘the more you know’ meme)

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