Any suggestions for non-gym hamstring/leg exercises?
 

With the gyms closed, I'm interested in keeping my hamstrings in decent shape (and legs as well). Anyone have suggestions for cycling-specific or even just general leg fitness?

(And yes I could search online but thought I'd start here....:hello:)

dead lifts or squats with water jugs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVn6iPElVBo

Lie down on your stomach. Put a dumbbell (or any thing with weight that you can grip) between your feet. Do hamstring curls. May be more comfortable on a bed with your legs dangling.

Ditto on deadlifts - incorporated them into a full-body, compound movement workout and really notice a difference in stamina and posture on the bike (just make sure to use proper form!!)

Single leg deadlifts.
 

Single leg deadlifts with a dumbbell or kettlebell.

I use the "Exercise Libraries" link at this site for a reference.

I agree with all the other responses for doing deadlifts. Just don't go heavy and use good form.

Also, I saw an ad on "Wanted" ad on craigslist-with gyms closed due to the pandemic, a couple people were seeking to pay others to use their home/garage gyms. I appreciate their motivation and feel bad for their loss of facilities.

Some exercises I learned from competing in weightlifting that you can incorporate at home: RDLs and single leg RDLs (more hamstring targeted than regular deadlifts), partner hamstring curl, glute bridges and single leg glute bridges (can add weight).

thanks all and esp. thanks for this.

hamstring leg work keeps my knees happy.

Same here and happy to help. As a quad dominant squatter and cyclist, I have to do hamstring work year round.