Hamstrings

noun, verb

noun, verb ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    plural of hamstring form-of, plural
Verb
  1. 1
    third-person singular simple present indicative of hamstring form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

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biceps femorisbuggerburdencardcastratecramp

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"The deadlift is a compound movement that trains the gluteus maximus, hamstrings, and other muscles in the posterior chain such as the erector spinae."

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