hams

Etymology

noun

  1. plural of ham
  2. (exercise, slang) The hamstring muscles; the biceps femoris
    Powerful hip extension is essential if you hope to squat heavier, jump higher or run faster, making it essential to train the hams using focused hip-extension exercises (like the romanian deadlift). 2010, Adam Garett, “Fried Hams”, in Reps!, 17:23

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