
Exercises that primarily work the Semimembranosus(4 exercises)
The seated machine leg curl is an isolation exercise that targets the hamstrings with a fixed movement path. The seated position provides stability and allows for peak contraction, making it excellent for building hamstring mass and strength.
This machine exercise targets the hamstring muscles.

Exercises that primarily work the Semimembranosus(4 exercises)
The seated machine leg curl is an isolation exercise that targets the hamstrings with a fixed movement path. The seated position provides stability and allows for peak contraction, making it excellent for building hamstring mass and strength.
This machine exercise targets the hamstring muscles.
Exercises where Semimembranosus works as a secondary muscle(2 exercises)
Cable hip extensions train the gluteus maximus through hip extension with steady resistance. The key is keeping the pelvis square and moving from the hip, not swinging the leg or arching the back.
The barbell hip thrust is one of the most effective glute-focused compound movements. Proper bench height, rib control, and a strong glute squeeze at the top keep the work on the hips—not the lower back.
Exercises where Semimembranosus works as a secondary muscle(2 exercises)
Cable hip extensions train the gluteus maximus through hip extension with steady resistance. The key is keeping the pelvis square and moving from the hip, not swinging the leg or arching the back.
The barbell hip thrust is one of the most effective glute-focused compound movements. Proper bench height, rib control, and a strong glute squeeze at the top keep the work on the hips—not the lower back.