Tone those hamstrings for strength and nice-looking thighs

The glute bridge is the simplest of exercises. Not only does it work your hamstrings, but it also works your glutes (buttocks), back and thigh muscles. Lie on your back with knees bent and feet hip-distance apart. Keep your toes relaxed, not gripped. Lift your butt off the floor and bring it down. To step it up, lift your toes off the floor (i.e. balance on your heels) and do the exercise. — 123rf.com

In my last column, I talked about stretching tight hamstring muscles to alleviate lower back and hip pain.

Today, I’ll focus on strengthening them to make them stronger and (maybe) aesthetically pleasing.