hammy's not growing?

[Tug700]

Why are my hamstrings not growing or getting stronger compared to my quads? I have been doing squats, deadlifts, and using machines to do leg curls to try and strengthen by hamstrings but they are lagging bigtime it is embarrassing. How do I get them up because I want to compete next year.

 

[sambee38]

You should do more squats IMO, a lot of guys don't do enough squatting.

 

[dylangemelli]

when you have lagging parts then you obviously need to work them more but not only that, you need to find different ways to hit them ... clearly whatever you are doing is not getting the proper response so you have to get creative

 

[Mobster]

Cos genetics for one.

 

[SteveSmi]

most people have lagging parts. you are getting way too specific and self consious. what about the guys who only work their upper body?

 

[Masonic Bodybuilder]

The only thing I can suggest is to have someone check your form on squats to ensure you are performing them correctly.

 

[RickRock]

Change stance on squats. Do stiff legged deadlifts, hyperextensions and concentrate on making the hamstrings do the work. Also do ham leg presses. Look it up on youtube. Wide stance at the top of the platform with toes hanging off. That'll work the hammies

 

[cbbram]

genetics

 

[Tazz]

work them harder than other leg parts for a bit