Plyometric work for Hamstrings? - JP Fitness Forums

Matt Toupalik · 08-13-2004, 02:33 PM

Does anyone know of any plyometric-type exercises aside from sprinting that would target the hamstring muscles?

My reason for implementing plyometric hamstring work is to maintain balance in my speed-strength work as my hips and quads get plenty of stimulation from doing burpees, squat jumps, and sprints.

Any suggestions?

I. Kay · 08-13-2004, 02:45 PM

How about Jumping King Deadlifts? Simply do a typical KDL, adding the leap at the end, landing on two feet instead of just the one (for impact). BUUUURNS!!!

Buk · 08-13-2004, 03:08 PM

Snatches, Reverse-Hyper Extension, Kip-ups(those things they do in kung-fu movies when they are laying on their back, and throw their legs into the air and land on their feet, those are mostly hip snap)

Buk · 08-13-2004, 04:27 PM

Sled dragging and car pushing

dos · 08-13-2004, 05:49 PM

BTW, You are getting lots of hamstring work from your sprinting and squat jumps as well.

Matt Toupalik · 08-14-2004, 01:15 PM

Thanks for the replies guys.I appreciate the feedback.

dos-Do you think sprints alone are enough stimulation for the hamstrings so that any additional work is unnecessary?

I usually do one session of 10 100-meter sprints and one session of 20 50-meter sprints(mixed in with bear crawls and crab walks) per week.

dos · 08-14-2004, 01:24 PM

Well I think if you are doing any type of hill sprinting and maybe even running bleachers etc. you should be fine. [img]smile.gif[/img]