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hamstrings

  • plural
    of hamstring.
    hamstring
    noun
    (in humans and other primates) any of the tendons that bound the ham of the knee.
  • present tense form
    of hamstring (3rd person singular).
    hamstring
    noun
    (in humans and other primates) any of the tendons that bound the ham of the knee.

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In practice, this means “exercises that build your butt while minimizing growth in the quads, hamstrings and thighs.”

From Salon ● May 8, 2026

It’s primarily the hamstrings and quadriceps, but everything, including the glutes, calves, hips and core, counts.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 7, 2026

Uphills exact a harsh toll on an athlete’s hamstrings, glutes and calves while spiking their heart rate.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2025

Two torn hamstrings later, the Olympic 800m champion would not change a thing.

From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2025

“In a bit, it’ll feel good. Like your hamstrings sighing.”

From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes