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Exercises for Semitendiosus Muscle

Published Aug,23 2011 | By Shawn Keith

Located on the back of your thigh, your semitendinosus muscle is one of your hamstring muscles, along with the rectus femoris and semimembranosus. Your semitendinosus works with the other hamstrings muscles to extend your hips and flex your knees.

Shawn Keith began is freelance writing career in 2010, with articles published on LIVESTRONG.COM. He has worked in the health/fitness field since 1997. Prior to getting into personal training, he worked in cardiac rehabilitation and hospital wellness facilities. Keith is certified in posture analysis by GMP Fitness. He earned is Bachelor of Science in exercise science from Missouri Western State University.