Hams

name, noun, slang

name, noun, slang ·1 syllable ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    plural of ham form-of, plural
  2. 2
    The hamstring muscles; the biceps femoris slang

    "Powerful hip extension is essential if you hope to squat heavier, jump higher or run faster, making it essential to train the hams using focused hip-extension exercises (like the romanian deadlift)."

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    plural of Ham form-of, plural

Synonyms

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hamstring

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"Today's pigs are tomorrow's hams."

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biceps femoris

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