Glute Exercises Ranked | Hamstrings (BEST TO WORST!)
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- čas přidán 19. 06. 2024
- There are many different glute exercises but today, we are going to rank them so that you know which are worth your time and which ones you should skip. Because the glutes and hamstring muscles share many of the same functions, you are going to get a two for one here as both the glute exercises and hamstring exercises are going to be reviewed and ranked.
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We start as always with the criteria for inclusion on this list. First, these exercises for glutes have to be capable of being overloaded over time. This is key for progressively building muscle. They also by that note have to be capable of delivering hypertrophy and not just strength. Finally, all of these glute exercises have to be safe to perform. As you’ll see, some don’t hold up well to this requirement and are therefore lowered down in the rankings.
We start as always at the bottom of the list in the worst exercises for glutes category.
First up is the prone hamstring curl. Remember, since we are grouping hamstring and glute exercises together due to their shared function, this variation of the curl deserves the lowest spot. It’s not that it isn’t capable of building bigger hamstrings. It’s because it often times brings about low back pain in the process. Especially when there’s a better option to come, this deserve the lowest spot on the list.
Next we have the heel press. This bodyweight glute exercise is one that is limited in both range of motion and overload capacity. There are many better and therefore cannot be ranked highly.
The Step Mill is one of the most popular forms of cardio, especially for those that are looking to build their butt and do exercises for better glutes. The problem is, the motor is doing all the work. Pass and move onto to a superior alternative later on.
Finally, the leg press (even when performed with the feet high on the plate) is not nearly adequate for delivering glute gains. The range of motion is horrible and the overload is far from optimal. Much better glute exercises await.
In the better category, we improve on the isolated kickback to this time include some additional weight resistance. The standing cuff kickback is a good way to up your exercises for glutes and deliver better results. The DB reverse sprinter lunge will mimic the position of the chest and thigh that you would see at the bottom of the leg press but do a much better job resisting the extension at the hip on the way up, allowing it to rank deservedly higher.
The DB single leg RDL is great for exposing right and left leg muscle imbalances but the balance requirements could compromise the hamstring and glute muscle results that you’ll see which leaves it lower on the list.
Taking another step up in the glute exercise rankings into the better still category we find the cable single leg RDL as a slight improvement over the dumbbell because of the added stability we get from it in the frontal plane. The Seated hamstring curl machine is a far better option if you want to use a machine to build bigger legs. The direction of force takes the hip flexors out of the exercise and therefore saves your back. The KB Swing, while an amazingly athletic exercise for glute development can become more of a challenge to your conditioning rather than building bigger glutes.
The almost best category includes the incredibly powerful squat (this time being recommended in a low bar position for targeting the glutes more effectively), the standard two legged version of the barbell RDL, a leaning forward step up, pull throughs and of course the underutilized glute ham raise. All of these exercises for glutes and hamstrings are capable of delivering stronger bigger glutes and are worth a spot in your glute workout.
Finally, the best of the best glute exercise is the barbell hip thrust. Both the mechanics of the exercise as well as it’s ability to check all three criteria laid out make it the best exercise for glutes. Be sure to watch why for all the details.
Meantime, if you’re looking for a complete program that puts the same science into the selection of all the exercises included (not just glute exercises), be sure to head to athleanx.com via the link below. Use the program selector to find the plan that matches your exact physique goals.
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@21 sec, had me laughing sorry the angle and timing is just too funny
Hi/ where does the Bulgarian split squat come in to play? I’ve seen other videos of yours lauding it for legs but I assume it’s good for glutes and hams by extension?
What about standing hip thrusts? Are they as good?
@@haley2261 11:23
WORST:
prone hamstring curl - 1:49
heel press. -2:32
step mill. -3:24
leg press. -4:23
BETTER:
reverse sprinter lunge. - 5:56
standing cuff kickbacks -6:45
single leg RDL. - 7:38
BETTER STILL:
cable SLDRL. - 8:16
seated hamstring curl - 9:00
Banded step through- 9:46
Kb swings. -10:30
ALMOST BEST :
cable pull through-11:23
dp leaning step up -12:04
gluteus bridge curl
/ gluteus ham rises. . -13:04
barbell Rdl’s. -14:20
low bar squats. -15:00
BEST :
barbell hip thrust 16:07
HERO!
You missed the whole better category thooo
Mvp
RDL**
Thank you.
Jeff, can you do a glute spread tutorial next? Thank you.
i love it. doing them almost everyday with my gym bro.
What color is ur bug attitude
Lol
Jeff please spread your glutes 😈
Ayo😂😂
Worst
1:50 Prone hamstring curl
2:34 Heel press
3:24 Step mill
4:23 Leg press
Better
5:53 DB reverse sprinter lunges
6:43 Standing cuff kickbacks
7:35 DB single leg RDL's
Better Still
8:17 Cable single leg RDL
9:02 Seated hamstring curl
9:45 Banded step through
10:32 Kettlebell swings
Almost Best
11:20 Cable pull throughs
12:08 DB leaning stepup
13:12 Glute ham raises
13:32 Slick floor bridge curl
14:19 Barbell RDL's
15:01 Low bar squats
Best
16:05 Barbell hip thrust
Seated hstring curls hurt my knee
Hate that leg press machine. Always full of slackers. Finally it sucks ass. Just do squats or anything similar.
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You’re the goat!!
Came to comment to look for this 😅
I’m surprised Bulgarian split squats are not on here!! They are the elite in my opinion along with hip thrusts and RDL’s!! Also love sumo squats. I will add some of these in my rotation though! Thanks a lot ❤
Hands down the best!
My PT noticed a hamstring imbalance on me and recommended the DB step up that Jeff showed, which is actually his highest ranking single leg exercise on his list. Its always a good sign when experts agree on stuff.
Maybe pt saw some athlean videos
Hope it will works man
If you have A PT you should just think that he is also an expert
I had a thighbone broken few months ago and I am doing the step ups now, without a dumbbell yet because I am still weak and the bone isn't healed yet. The step ups are definitely the best, second is the hip thrusts. I find it strange he didn't mention the Good Morning exercise.
Not to be the fun police.... but the step up would be more of a glute and quad emphasis. It requires primarily knee extension from the quads (which inhibits hamstring recruitment). However, the glute max will do most of the hip extension and I guess is why it is on the list.
Thank you!! I appreciate all the time and effort you put into these videos. I’m rapidly approaching seventy 😱but not going down without a fight. I workout a few times a week and pretend to play golf 🙄 on the others. I don’t want to do something stupid in the gym and get hurt. I regularly do many of the band exercises you have shown in previous episodes. 👍
Your best to worst series is of tremendous help for someone like me. I am not an athlete or a body builder, but like to stay in shape. Your B to W list removes any confusion about picking the most effective exercise.
Yes, you're right. I'm trying to get back in shape and you have so many options to train certain muscles. But some exercises activate some muscle that I'm not trying to target. Thanks to his videos I have more information on why some exercises or better than others.
I love your worst to best videos. There are times when I want to perform certain “best” versions of an exercise, but don’t have access to equipment so I’ll switch to next best. ie: on vacation with no gym access. Great stuff! 👍
Leg press is so much better than the squat when it comes to people with back problems
Ты жопой смотрел? Жим ногами лежа еще хуже для спины, ужасное, противоречащее анатомии положение тела и распределение нагрузки, которое бьет прямо в твою поясницу
I totally agree!!!!!!
Jesse I'm proud of you! I watched a video of you 5 years ago and look at you now. Keep up the good work up Bro. You are an inspiration! Also Bigups Mr. Cavaliere! You are a great leader. Hard work pays off! Thank you guys! God Bless you! 🙏🏾
I love this series. It’s great to see examples of what to do, and even how to do them. But, it’s extremely beneficial to see examples of what not to do or waste your time on. Thanks Jeff!
This was great. As a Massage therapist training muscle groups at the gym, i intuitively stopped doing the 4 worst on the list in the last year cus i was sick on having sore hip flexors and not feeling my glutes or hams loaded. This was great validation 😂
The best leg exercise video I’ve seen in a long time! I’ve actually added a couple of these in the last month and definitely feel more stable and stronger. I’ll be adding a couple of these and consistent to get results. I want to build to be able to squat 3 plates!
Omg such a cohesive lesson on glutes! Love the structure of the lesson on the digital white board and color coded! Crystal clear info
Yes I do like this "ranked" series that you do. I've learned some great new shoulder exercises from them and now learning some nice new leg exercises to incorporate. Nicely done!
This is just a appreciation comment for Jeff, I don’t ever comment but I really want to say thank you for helping me with my own journey growing in the gym, I’ve been watching your videos way back since 2019 and you’ve helped me grown so much in mass and knowledge! You even teaching me new things till this day which is amazing and always keeps me interested in watching your videos. I do your workouts even the weird looking ones confidently in the gym cause I know you back it up with science and reason and that makes me confident to do them and not to feel embarrassed, I’ve even had people come up to me and asked and I just simply guide them to you as you honestly deserve it. Jeff you are for me the godfather of gym.
Jeff please don’t get old man. You make great and fun content and help so many people.
I'm glad you put leg press so low for glutes bc I feel like a lot of people don't know it's primarily for quads and believe it to be a substitute for squats
This is the best series out there for anyone looking to gain knowledge of exercise effectiveness. Nice job.
I absolutely love the "Ranked" series! Please keep them coming! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Finally another episode! This series of your videos have kept me safe and giving me perseverance for the past 3 months to hit the gym and allowed me to see growth! Thank you keep the vids coming
Finally appreciation for squats for glutes! I’m sick of people saying that squats don’t work. They do!!
They work only if you are able to get down low. If the depth of your hip socket does t allow for that, you are .uch better off with the other exercises, no matter how fit you are. You can't change your bone structure.
@@robinservais3881watch this instead of making stuff up
How LOW Should You Squat (IT MATTERS!) ATHLEAN-X
This may be one of the most pertinent videos I have seen from you Jeff, thank you …I’m changing up a lot as of just seeing this vid.
That's a great list with good arguments for each exercise at each level. Thanks, Jeff
Would love to see a list focused on conditioning and power. You mentioned the kettlebell swing would be near the top. I would add burpees, kettlebell snatches, and jump rope. We need this list Jeff 🙏
True
I am a female and I can say I am NOT pissed by this video lol.
I appreciate the science, and the time I am going to save now knowing the best exercises to reach my goals!
I 100% agree
my opinion is to keep the best 3 that we already know from the 80s
The step mill can still be a functional leg workout if you take two steps at a time. By going two steps at a time with the machine, you are still lifting a decent percentage of your body weight. At the peak of the lift, I am also pressing up higher with my calves before taking the next double step up with my other leg and repeating. I've seriously had two different trainers and other random people in the gym ask me "how do you get calves like that?" I do two steps for two minutes, then one step at a time for two minutes at a slower rate (then repeat for however long you want to workout) so it becomes my HIIT training exercise.
Yeah ofc he meant 100% seriously that lol lmao lol
I'm happy this comment is on top. Jeff has to know we appreciate honesty and knowledge. And that we need him to acknowledge us more. We need a video about bra and imbalances it produces on us.
Just discovering your channel and your videos are very very very helpful! One of my biggest issues is knowing how to do a proper hinge...I have too much of my lower back being affected and looking at your technique and it's really helping me out a lot. Thank you for this!!!
Love watching your videos. So informative. I feel like I am actually progressing, albeit slowly. Also, your vids seem more realistic seeing you struggle or strain a bit. Makes me feel better about myself. Some other peoples videos they dont struggle and doesn't seem real. Thanks again, and keep up the great work.
My favourites:
13:28 Without Equipment: Slick floor bridge curl
15:57 The best: Barbell hip thrust
Same
Hey Jeff! I love these videos! I actually find them super helpful when deciding which exercises to do.
I was wondering if you could break up the video with "Video Chapters" (e.g. "Pullthroughs - ALMOST BEST")? That way, if I wanna go back to a specific exercise in the video, I can find it quickly.
Thanks for all of the suggestions and helpful clips! Eagerly awaiting your list for quads so I can expand my repertoire there!
As always great information. Really enjoy the content and the "worst to best" is a great look at exercises effectiveness.
Thanks for the awesome content, keep up the good work!!!!
I was really waiting for the barbell hip thrust because it lights up my back chain like crazy. It's the only thing that hits my left side hamstring, glute and lower back really well, the side that's seriously lacking muscle volume. Second best is surely single leg RDL for hip stabilizing imbalances. And left side of the core also lights up really well when keeping straight leg in line with straight back.
I'm constantly amazed at how many guys don't do the barbell hip thrust. It's one hell of an exercise and if you do any kind of grappling arts (Judo, Bjj, Wrestling) being able to bridge up against heavy weight is crazy important.
Trying to figure out how to do the barbell hip thrust in my home gym without olympic weights...? Am thinking about getting that equipment just for this 1 exercise!
I like it a lot, but the problem is how do I get to the position and where am I supposed to keep the bb, it just hurts my ‘that’ area
Awesome video! I learn a lot from your worst to best series!
Exactly what I was looking for! Thanks so much for providing options for those of us who want to correct/avoid imbalances and who don't want to use machines!
My favorite exercise for the glutes and hamstrings are reverse hypers aka prone leg lifts because I can do them anywhere and it's 100% calisthenics aka bodyweight exercises too. Not to mention, squat alternatives too. I can also work the abductors/adductors by doing prone leg scissors too. Options are endless.
Another glute ham raise substitution is the exercise ball leg curl (either single or double leg). If you want to light you hamstrings on fire and improve your balance and core stability, you can superset it with Bulgarian split squats near the end of your leg day.
This video answered SO many of my questions!!! Thanks for making this video, seriously.
Super helpful format - demos and explanations..thank you!
Question for a video: Can you go over the best mechanical drop sets for each muscle group based off of the 6 big lifts (Bench Press, OPH, Barbell Row, Chin-Ups/Pull-ups, Barbell Squat, Lunge, Hip Thrust, and Deadlift)? Looking to understand more joint-angle mechanical drop sets and have a vague idea but would like to learn more.
Funny you mention this Jonathan. This was a topic that was discussed here at length this week. Stay tuned! Thanks for being a valued subscriber my man.
I’m doing the Beasxt workout plan right now and those exercises make up 90% of it. Loving it so far.
Bro. You are like 1 of 5 people who Jeff has replied to. Ever. What an honor
@@austindavid1862 I was about to mention that too..
The barbell hip thrust is my favorite glute exercise, that definitely gave me visible results! (47 yr old female)
Yikes! I knew someone would say that! I never feel comfortable doing those 😮.
Oooook I’ll start😅
once you get over it it is life changing stg
Thanks a ton! Always so useful! I've been watching for years.
This was extremely helpful to me, thank you. I have an imbalance and a back injury (L5S1 herniated) and I've tried to doing squats again but am so nervous to perform them, I'd rather just not. So finding alternatives to activate hamstrings, glutes, and calves has been my goal.
My takeaways (some beyond the scope of the video):
* take away barbell squat, add in belt squat
* add in Barbell Hip Thrust
* add in KB Swings or Pull Throughs (cable with rope between legs)
* add in single Leg RDL or DB Leaning Forward Step Up
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This is literally what I needed. I sometimes struggle to really feel the glutes in my exercises and because of that they're kind of underdeveloped.
Thanks Jeff with your awesome videos as always!
I feel like you’re going to save me a lot of time and money! I was doing all 4 of the worst on this list. In the past few weeks, my hips have been aching and I’m beginning to have lower back spasms. My bf is telling me to go to the chiropractor, which I will soon before I jump back into lower body workouts. Ever since these spasms, I decided to do more research on lower body exercises that are easy on the lower back/hips and came across your video. I have high hopes that with this new knowledge, I’ll be preventing what could’ve been a worse injury and will see better results soon. I wrote down the entire list of exercises you mentioned (in order from best to worst) so I can go into the gym more prepared next time. Thank you Jeff!
I'm so glad I found this channel years ago. I can only imagine where I would be in my training if it were not for Jeff.
Been training for 15 years. Never followed any youtuber's advice. I trained how and what felt best for me. Never had a single injury and now have a good physique. You only need common sense.
Love this channel. Jeff can you please do a new at home traps workout. Thanks brother.
Your channel has really helped me out. I have a lot of physically limiting issues, one is age. I’m substituting all the old school, joint pummeling exercises with more even handed movements that hit the muscle.
Looks like an older series but these are very helpful. Would love to see one like this for quads. Thanks!
I did Bulgarian split squat yesterday, I can feel it today in my glutes.
Surprised this wasn’t mentioned
Hi Jeff, I've started to seriously focus on building a connection with my Mid- and Rear- Delt training recently, and I've seen conflicting suggestions for how to disengage your Traps from exercises for both delt areas. Some videos recommend a head-bowed-forward approach to relax your neck and avoid shrugging, while others will explicitly state arching your back/neck will disengage them. Should the advice be different depending on the exercise (lying facedown, facedown on an incline, , lying back on incline, standing etc...)? Or is there a single answer for the best way to keep your traps out of the equation for Delt exercises? Thanks for all the consistently effective and intelligent content over the years!
I'm not Jeff but maybe I can make some suggestions. Tilting your head forwards/downwards will actually activate the traps, the upper traps contribute to keeping your neck stable and upright. Since your goal is to hit delts, that automatically means the weight must be relatively light. So my recommendation is find an appropriate light weight, then just depress your shoulders, during e.g. lateral raises. If the weight is light enough, you'll be able to isolate the delts as much as possible without the traps kicking in to save the day. I should also mention that the delts and traps work in synchronisation, so don't become too obsessed with eliminating trap activation.
@@mikeetemady4630 Awesome, thanks for all the advice - exactly what I was looking for.
This is gold. I also like that you included an exercise with bands, which I am now using to train at home.
Thank you for this video!!!! Easy, to the point, and veryyyy informative 👌🏽🔥
Literally needed this. Hitting gym for legs in less than hour
How was it?
@@roscosanchez4649 it was great. Definitely going to focus more on hamstrings and glutes. That’s been my main problem. Thanks for asking !
Jeff, you must have a microphone in our house because when my Personal Trainer wife starts talking about a body part she wants to focus more on, you put a video out a few days later and help further educate us. Thanks for everything you (and Jesse, lol) do! We LOVE all your content!
Thanks Alan (and the Mrs!). Appreciate you guys watching and most of all, being a subscriber.(youtube puts a little red icon next to your name to let me know!)
@@athleanx Thank you. We're both prior Air Force and meet on the gym while deployed to Saudi Arabia over 21 years ago. I was a normal gym rat and she was the head personal trainer on base. 21 years of marriage and we've never left each other's side since. It always warms her heart when she's talking about workouts for us and her clients and hears the same things tou speak of in your videos. We have your 6 Pack Abs App and preach to everyone about your channel and content. Keep up the outstanding work and may you and your family be as blessed as we are.
I wonder why she wants you to work the glutes. Interesting.
Thank you Jeff I learn some the most from your videos.
One of the best Videos i have seen. Very Informative! Thank you.
Hi Jeff, this is a great list. Just surprised the Bulgarian split Deadlift (leaning) isn’t here for hammies. It’s much more stable and easier to load for hammies. Correct me if I’m wrong. Step up/down is generally far harder especially for a beginner/novice even with just bodyweight due to the stability factor.
I agree! Also the step up includes a lot of knee and quad, not engaging the hamstring as much!
Bulgarian splits are no joke though. I honestly don’t know if a beginner could these. Maybe without weight and low reps. Lol. But I was wondering why this wasn’t on here as well.
Hi Jeff, I have a suggestion for these videos. I think it would be really helpful if you add a category below "worst exercises" where you list the exercises that you should never ever do, even if they're the only option available. Mostly considering that some exercises can very easily cause injury.
Maybe not every muscle group has exercises you should never do but I imagine it would be a handy addition for those who do.
Thank you for sharing your vast knowledge and saving me a fortune on health care
Probably the most informative flute video I’ve watched. Thank you for putting this together!
The barbell hip thrust is frickin amazing. It’s so safe, and it’s diverse in that you can place your feet farther up, bring them in, spread them wider, closer together, do a frog pump, etc. There are so many variations.
Safe? I managed to hurt my back without too much weight in it... I'd say it's a potentially dangerous exercise, just like squats.
Even a push-up or a bicep curl can be potentially dangerous if you don’t do them right. Hip thrust is much safer than a barbell squat because you’re secured, balanced, and the weight isn’t going to knock you over or crush you if it falls or if you go too heavy. Sounds like you didn’t tuck your pelvis forward. Try clenching your glutes; notice how your pelvis shifts. It’s a completely different activation from just tightening the muscle. You should start and end the movement the entire time in that position. A lot of people put pressure on their back as if they were doing a reverse hyper extension, taking all the power away from their glutes.
@@Betweentheraindrops8 It's easier for people to blame *anything* else than admit they were wrong, like their form in this case.
@@alejandroperez5368
Learn to do it right first then.
@@alejandroperez5368 Don’t ego lift bruh
Every gym adict female watching this: >:0
Especially the ones who got BBL’s. 🤣
@@trealsteveI saw one girl with a bbl at my gym and was like … oml, what are you doing here
I'm guessing this list is primarily for men, or ladies who are already very fit and just after some tweaking to their routine.
@@salsadip7453so because someone has a butt they can’t workout?
@@froyokid most people have butts 🤔
People that are interested in artificially altering themselves (bbl also is a high risk procedure) are not that interested in being healthy as a whole in most cases
Giving off a similar vibe as a smoker that likes to run ^^
Loved this video! Absolutely can't wait for the one on Quads
Excellent video. Exactly what I needed to determine my efforts
QUESTION: As one of the requirements you've set for these exercises are - progressive overload. How are you going to overload the GHR / Slick floor bridge curls?
Basically just trying to let your feet slide farther and farther out until you can do a decent amount all the way out which is harder than it looks, then when you can do that go to one leg at a time or maybe adding bands.
For ghr pick up a dumbell or a plate not sure about floor thing
Carpet. For maximum difficulty: shag.
@@TyM4SaXxX Easy. Put db's or a plate on top of your hips.
I love the lying hamstring curl machine a lot and I really feel it in my hamstrings, especially when I go for approx 15 reps with control and mind muscle connection.
One queue that REALLY helped me perform this exercise correctly to target my hamstrings is to think of moving my legs in an arc, rather than trying to squeeze my legs or simply curl. This queue honestly changed the lying hamstring curls for me, whoever reads this, give it a shot ;)
It's a great exercise, Jeff's way off base with this one, lol....
@@rychier6994 I think they like to err to the side of caution. why do an exercise that is easy to do wrong and create injuries when there are many others that are easier to do? Just because it works for you does not mean it works for everyone. (the opposite is also true).
I can't express how excited I was when I saw this video posted this morning!! I'm watching it on my break and taking notes hehe
Very informative. Keep this coming! 👍🏽
Question- I superset most of my exercises except for the big heavy compound lifts like deadlift as I have a limited time available to lift. Do you see a problem from a muscle growth standpoint supersetting too much? Thanks.
If you have enough work capacity then it shouldn’t be a problem. Also it would be better if you superseded exercises from antagonistic muscle groups, like bis and tris,starting with your weakest one
As a personal trainer, I love super sets. It saves time and works the heart way longer than a single set of one exercise. The problem with super sets is, you can end up sacrificing effort for your super set exercises. You have to be mindful of that or your gains can suffer. So like the previous comment is really spot on about opposing muscle groups. If your doing biceps, super set triceps or vice-versa etc etc
Time to get working on those glutes, guys and gals.
Spot on as always, Jeff!! I'd love to see a best-worst leg video!
Super cool video! Enlightening. I’ll be using this information.
Hey Jeff! Last year, I had an inguinal hernia repair done with mesh. I love the barbell hip thrust. However, when adding any type of weight to the exercise, I notice pain in the groin area where the hernia was located. I've even tried adding a foam mat to cushion the bar, but the pressure of the bar is just too much. Do you have any tips to avoid this during the exercise?
Thank you!
I had mine done 5 years ago and it doesn't really hurt anymore but I can still feel it. I guess that if it hurts you should change to one of the almost best exercises. Or do more reps with no weight 🤷🏻
Are you strong enough now? Maybe you lack power. Start with a regular hip thrusts, then level it up with a single leg hip thrusts and if you feel a better balance then level it up with weights.
The barbell hip thrust has become very popular. However, I see many inexperienced people in the gym doing this exercise without even really knowing proper squat form (for example). I think Jeff would agree that you should always focus on proper form and overall LPHC strength before you take on heavy loads with the hip thrust. I have seen people get injured in multiple ways doing this exercise improperly or with too much weight.
@@EphraimSyriacus thanks for the input. I am strong enough. I have internal pain from the bar resting on my groin area. The more weight on the bar, the more it hurts. I recently started implementing medicine ball hip thrust which seem to be a safer alternative, but obviously I’m not able to do the same amount of weight as a barbell.
Could you do a review of the knees over toes guy?
thank you!! i've been waiting for this video!!
i have done so many of these exercises and its difficult to feel like you are growing the hamstrings sometimes.
the slick floor bridge curl is good, but it doesnt feel like this can really grow your hamstrings. theres no weight involved. but you can definetely feel it when you do it.so it must be doing something.
The Barbel RDL is good, but its also hard to do correctly without feeling like you are hurting your back.
There are a lot of videos online about this. But i did these at home, the next day i really felt it.
This video pointed out the "hip flection".
When I do certain moments, I realize I get pain in my lower back. Feels like Siatica. I realize its because of that hip flection.
This will help me concentrate on not doing that anymore.
Very informative and excellent illustration keep it up 💪
hi coach, when will you do the best to worst QUAD exercise video ?
Yeah, i have been waiting for this too haha
Me too
Still waiting!
I’m surprised the nordic hamstring curl did not make an apperance. It is a fantastic exercise and I would not be surprised if it actually topped the list, if included
Should’ve been there, it’s equivalent to not putting pull ups on the list of the best exercises for the back.
@@Rickai85 Of course there is. Just add weights. It shouldn’t be «too difficult» holding a smaller weight plate or using a weight vest.
There will be a upper limit to what will be practical to do. But 99,9% of us will never reach that limit.
@@Rickai85 You are not wrong, but I do believe that for most lifters, a nordic curl will be challenging enough on its own, that increasing reps will give you enough progressive overload to warrant a place on this list.
Of course I may be wrong and just blinded by the fact that including nordic have given me the best hamstring workout in a long time.
But that’s just me. 👍
@@Rickai85 I think we are in agreement, and that is what makes lifting such an interesting topic to discuss. We might have a slight difference of opinions, but still have valid point based on a certain point of view. We are all different, after all 😏
Another excellent and informative video Jeff many thanks to you for sharing this with us.
Please could you make a Best to Worst video on quad development next, this is an area I'm particularly struggling with having knee problems and having to avoid excessive knee flexion.
Many thanks again from the UK.
This is so well structured and helpful!!!!!!
How do you incorporate hip thrusts on leg day? After heavy squats I'm so tired so I move on to lunges.
If you train legs 2 × a week, you can make one leg day have heavier squats and the other one lighter. On the lighter squat day you can incorporate hip thrusts.
You could add them in and take longer rest times and see if your body adapts or is able to handle the additional volume.
If you do legs once a week you can do heavy squats then light hip thrusts one week then heavy hip thrusts then light squats or squats more for quads like front squats the next week. Another option is just to add hip thrusts to a different day when you're legs/glutes won't be pre-fatigued.
You have the option to split leg training up into two sessions per week (one more anterior chain focused and one more posterior chain focused). Switch to front squats or stick with regular squats on anterior chain day. Use the hip thrust as your primary posterior chain exercise on the other day. Have had lots of guys get amazing results on that split and overcome the exact issue you are reporting here. As an aside, I'd also consider giving heavy barbell lunges their own day in the sun from time to time. Don't always relegate them to the "light" exercise following up the squat. That is one powerful movement that is underutilized for sure. Thanks for being a subscriber man (CZcams shows me the little red icon next to your name so I'm making sure I'm giving you some extra love!)
@@athleanx Thank you buddy! Means a lot to get a direct response from you since you got me into weight training exactly this time last year. I'm currently running "Nsuns 5 day" so only doing legs once per week but will likely switch to a PPL soon with inspiration from your PPL series. Keep it up man!
Hey Jeff, what exercise would you recommend to make it a full body quick?
Thank you, very meaningful, i will re-watch it while going to the gym.Loving it!!!🎉
Excellent stuff bro
Hip thrusts are my favorite 🥰 my knees are bad so I can't load the weight much on squats but on hip thrusts I can lift over 500lb 🍑🙃 it is superior.
It is seriously crazy how in general women can do crazy weights in this area. lol
I can do like 40 lbs but I workout at home lol.
Check out kneesovertoesguy to work on strenghtning your knees. No matter the injury, he has something that will make it better 😊
@@MariusViken JoeRogan FTW!
Yo Jeff....
One question, while I was doing abs excercise( cable chops) something slid in my stomach causing severe diarrhea for 3 weeks......what had happened...
bro go to a doctor lmao
^^^
Hi there. You may have shit yourself.
I appreciate this videos . They have improved my workouts . Now I know exactly what exercises to do to get the best results. 💯💯💯💫💫
Thank you !this shaved a whole lot of wasted time and effort off my routine and let me streamline my workout to it's most effectiveness .. I'm going to look out for other area videos of yours ( worst to best) series..wish I'd found you sooner
WORST
01:48 - #01 - Prune Hamstring Curl
02:29 - #02 - Heel Press
04:20 - #03 - Leg Press
BETTER
05:53 - #04 - DB Reverse Sprinter Lunges
06:41 - #05 - Standing Cuff Kickbacks
07:34 - #06 - DB Single Leg RDL's (Romanian Deadlifts)
BETTER STILL
08:15 - #07 - Cable SLRDL (Single Leg Romanian Deadlifts)
08:58 - #08 - Seat Hamstring Curl
09:38 - #09 - Banded Step Through
10:28 - #10 - KB Swings (Kettle Bell)
ALMOST BEST
11:22 - #11 - Cable Pull-through
12:05 - #12 - Dumb Bell Leaning Forward Step Up
13:03 - #13 - Glute Ham Raises / Glute Bridge Curl
14:16 - #14 - Barbell RDL's (Romanian Deadlift)
14:58 - #15 - Low Bar Squats
BEST
16:07 - #16 - Barbell Hip Thrust
Awesome very organized, wish this was at the top
The lying hamstring curl is one of the best exercise for the hamstrings, hands down. The seated version is slightly inferior imo, since you are literally sitting on the muscles your are working, which given you have a great pump can be pretty painful.
If you really get lower back pain becaus the hip flexor is pulling on your vertebrea you have 99 problems other than building hamstring size, go see your doctor 😜
Bosu ball version is even better imo
Actually if you've seen the video from Jeff nippard, the seated hamstring curl is superior to the lying hamstring curl because it works them in a more stretched position. And the low back discomfort is real when people get close to failure and they start lifting their hips
@@andrewgilbert9637 I always hate the set up.
The laying down one is easier for me.
@@BigstickNick fair enough
Very informative video. I was looking for leg press safe alternates. Now I found it
Really appreciate this rankings, thank you 😎
I disagree about the hamstring curl. Just because someone can hurt themselves doesn’t mean the exercise is bad. People can really mess up an RDL, but that doesn’t mean it’s inherently bad
Maybe it isn't, but I think he makes the lists as what fits for a lot of people and if a lot of people can do something wrong it drops in value because of that.
True...not leaving my leg press
Come on, just because some people may feel lower back pain doing luing hamstring curls doesn't mean it's the worst exercise. It's like saying some people may feel back pain during bent over rows so automatically it's the worst back exaercise. I personally never experienced it doing hamstring curls.
Most laying hamstring machines are porely desined. They don't put the hamstring in an streched position. Seated hamstringcurls is prefered because you can tilt your hips forward and put your ass in the "pocket" of the seat creating a hughe stretch in the hamstrings from start.
Spoiler. He is not rating the excerise on your experience with it....
I'm going to take the physical therapist over your personal favorite 😂 because mind you this list is not saying that these things don't work there's just better options.
Your knowledge and education pertaining to fitness is remarkable. You show us not just how the body works but how it works best. Other fitness/guru sites only show you what works for them not what is actually best for our bodies. I love your exercise comparison videos!
Here’s the problem: Jeff is not that remarkable at all, a lot of the nonsense that he is spewing is 30-40 years old and not backed by current research.
There is NO such thing as what works best for our bodies. There is only what works best for YOU, and that can be completely different to somebody else.
@@MemeGang420 He's a PT who is constantly learning.
You're just a barking dog who pretends to be smart by saying "everyone's different".
He knows about each person's uniqueness more than you.
That's why you made your own biased ranking and he's training pro athletes.
Mondays are my leg day…thanks for the reminders. I’ve done about 4 of your programs and circulate between them often