You don't often hear anyone talking about how hard they hit their hamstrings at the gym. Leaving them out of your workout, though, is a big mistake, because they help you perform so many daily ...

The hamstrings tend to get a lot of love during a stretch routine (who doesn’t have tight hammies?). When it comes to strength training, though, the quads and calves steal most of the spotlight — ...

Hamstring exercises include the deadlift, hamstring curl, Bulgarian split squat. To avoid injury, warm up your hamstrings before working out with mobility exercises like toe touches. Recovery is key ...

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 ...

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, ...

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? Nordic curls are a bit of a gymgoer’s party trick. As you lower the backside ...

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 ...

Looking to gain swing speed? That's something you can work on in the gym. LPGA star Belen Mozo, one of the fittest players in the game, says there are four main areas you can train in the gym to up ...

The modern gym floor presents fitness enthusiasts with an array of choices for cardio, each promising unique benefits for health and wellness. Among these options, treadmills and StairMasters stand ...