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15 Minutes Advanced Hamstrings Workout with Bodyweight

A 15 minutes general fitness workout targeting your hamstrings using bodyweight equipment. 3 exercises, 9 total sets, designed for advanced lifters.

15 Minutes

Duration

9

Total Sets

8-15 reps

Rep Range

~158

Est. Calories

The Workout

1
Bodyweight Hip Hinge
3 sets x 8-12 reps|Rest: 60-90 seconds
beginner

Start with this as your primary movement. Warm up with 2 lighter sets first.

Form cues
  • Stand with feet hip-width apart and a slight bend in the knees.
  • Push your hips straight back as if closing a car door with your butt.
  • Keep your back flat and chest up throughout the descent.
2
Bodyweight Hamstring Walkout
3 sets x 8-12 reps|Rest: 60-90 seconds
intermediate

Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat, then lift hips into a bridge.

Form cues
  • Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat, then lift hips into a bridge.
  • Slowly walk your feet forward one at a time, extending your legs.
  • Keep your hips elevated throughout — do not let them sag.
3
Nordic Curl
3 sets x 8-12 reps|Rest: 60-90 seconds
advanced

Finish strong — take the last set close to failure.

Form cues
  • Kneel on a pad with your feet anchored under something heavy or by a partner.
  • Cross your arms over your chest and keep your body straight from knees to head.
  • Slowly lower yourself forward by extending at the knees only — as slow as possible.

Why This Workout Works

This workout is built around the principles of general fitness training. Combine compound movements with moderate loads and moderate reps. Include a mix of push, pull, hinge, squat, and carry patterns each week. Add 2-3 days of cardio and prioritize mobility work. This is sustainable, long-term training.

Training Parameters

  • Rep Range: 8-15 repsdesigned for sustained muscular effort
  • Rest Periods: 60-90 secondsshort rest to maximize calorie burn
  • Sets Per Exercise: 3 sets — optimized for general fitness

Hamstrings Training Tips

  • *RDLs are the king of hamstring exercises — feel the stretch at the bottom and squeeze at the top.
  • *Include both hip-hinge movements (RDLs) and knee-flexion movements (leg curls) for complete development.
  • *Nordic curls build eccentric hamstring strength that prevents pulls and tears.

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