90 Minutes Beginner Hamstrings Workout with Dumbbell
A 90 minutes strength workout targeting your hamstrings using dumbbell equipment. 3 exercises, 15 total sets, designed for beginner lifters.
90 Minutes
Duration
15
Total Sets
3-6 reps
Rep Range
~1575
Est. Calories
The Workout
Start with this as your primary movement. Warm up with 2 lighter sets first.
Form cues
- Hold the dumbbell in the hand opposite to the standing leg for natural counterbalance.
- Hinge forward at the hip while extending the non-working leg straight behind you.
- Keep your hips square to the floor — do not let the free hip open outward.
Stand with feet hip-width, holding the barbell with an overhand grip just outside your thighs.
Form cues
- Stand with feet hip-width, holding the barbell with an overhand grip just outside your thighs.
- Push your hips back while keeping a very slight knee bend (not a full squat).
- Lower the bar along your legs until you feel a deep hamstring stretch — typically just below the knee.
Finish strong — take the last set close to failure.
Form cues
- Hold dumbbells in front of your thighs with a neutral grip and pull your shoulders back.
- Push your hips straight back while keeping the dumbbells sliding down your legs.
- Lower until you feel a strong stretch in your hamstrings — typically mid-shin level.
Why This Workout Works
This workout is built around the principles of strength training. Center your program around the big compound lifts: squat, bench press, deadlift, and overhead press. Use heavy loads (80-95% 1RM) with low reps and full recovery between sets. Periodize intensity — not every session should be a max effort.
Training Parameters
- Rep Range: 3-6 reps — heavy enough for maximal force production
- Rest Periods: 3-5 minutes — full recovery between heavy sets
- Sets Per Exercise: 4-6 sets — optimized for strength
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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