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Hamstrings Muscles

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:

Actions

The function of the hamstring muscles is to extend the hip and flex the knee.

Stretches



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Medicine Extra

There are many Sporting Injuries to know about, some Specific to Certain Sports. There's information about Injury Tretament, but Prevention is better, including by performing a Warm-Pp before each fitness session, which should include some Stretching.

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