THE LEG CURL is one of the best machines for building hamstring strength and size. If you don't have one handy, though, what's the next best option? There are two types of hamstring curl machines, and ...

You can do a hamstring curl with or without gym equipment. Some variations involve standing, sitting on a chair, or lying face-down on the floor. These muscles function together to bend your knee and ...

The leg press exercise and machine are such good inventions that it would be foolish to use them only in their most conventional forms. The basic leg press is done with the feet hip-width apart, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Do you ever wake up with tight, stiff legs and wonder why? Or maybe, during yoga class, you find it ...

How many of you include hamstring exercises in your leg workouts? And bum exercises? I’ll hedge my bets a lot more of you answered yes to the latter. While neither are anterior chain muscles (i.e., ...

A hamstring injury is not only painful, it can also keep you from doing your regular cardio training routine, whether it's long-distance running, sprint intervals, or Zumba. According to a review, ...

The leg curl is one of the best machines – and best methods, period – for building hamstring strength and size. There are two types of hamstring curl machines, and you're likely to find one or the ...