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Sam Hopes

Forget squats — 7 best hamstring exercises to build sculpted legs without weights

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If you’re on a mission to sculpt lean leg muscle, improve muscle definition, build strength or get the contoured leg look, you’ll need to add hamstring exercises into your strength routine. 

Sure, strengthening your quads and glutes is also a top priority, which is when squats, deadlifts and hip thrusts shine, but various lower body exercises are crucial for building your legs. Do you give your hamstrings the same attention as you give your squats?

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