Does training hamstrings at longer lengths increase hypertrophy more in long head and semitendinosus than in short head?
What the Evidence Shows
We analyzed the available evidence and found that training hamstrings at longer lengths may lead to greater growth in the long head of the biceps femoris and the semitendinosus compared to the short head. Specifically, when seated leg curls are performed with the hamstrings stretched, the long head...
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June 9, 2026·Last updated June 9, 2026- Invalid DateNew topic created from assertion