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90 Minutes Advanced Hamstrings Workout with No Equipment

A 90 minutes general fitness workout targeting your hamstrings using no equipment equipment. 7 exercises, 21 total sets, designed for advanced lifters.

90 Minutes

Duration

21

Total Sets

8-15 reps

Rep Range

~945

Est. Calories

The Workout

1
Swiss Ball Leg Curl
3 sets x 8-12 reps|Rest: 60-90 seconds
intermediate

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

Form cues
  • Lie on your back and place your heels on top of a Swiss ball.
  • Bridge your hips up so your body forms a straight line from shoulders to heels.
  • Curl the ball toward your glutes by digging your heels in and flexing your knees.
2
Nordic Curl
3 sets x 8-12 reps|Rest: 60-90 seconds
advanced

Advanced movement — prioritize form over weight.

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.
3
Slider Leg Curl
3 sets x 8-12 reps|Rest: 60-90 seconds
intermediate

Lie face up with your heels on sliders and arms at your sides for stability.

Form cues
  • Lie face up with your heels on sliders and arms at your sides for stability.
  • Bridge your hips up so your body forms a straight line from shoulders to heels.
  • Curl both heels toward your glutes while keeping your hips elevated.
4
Glute-Ham Raise on Floor
3 sets x 8-12 reps|Rest: 60-90 seconds
advanced

Advanced movement — prioritize form over weight.

Form cues
  • Kneel on a pad and anchor your heels under something heavy or have a partner hold them.
  • Keep your body in a straight line from knees to head — do not bend at the hips.
  • Lower yourself toward the floor as slowly as possible, resisting gravity with your hamstrings.
5
Bodyweight Hip Hinge
3 sets x 8-12 reps|Rest: 60-90 seconds
beginner

Stand with feet hip-width apart and a slight bend in the knees.

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.
6
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.
7
Glute-Ham Raise
3 sets x 8-12 reps|Rest: 60-90 seconds
advanced

Finish strong — take the last set close to failure.

Form cues
  • Set up on a GHD machine with your knees on or just behind the pad.
  • Start with your torso perpendicular to the floor.
  • Lower yourself forward by extending at the knees, keeping hips extended.

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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