The leg curl machine is a piece of gym equipment designed to work the hamstrings safely and effectively, says Coates. 'It controls the range of motion while providing adjustable resistance, usually in ...

Stand with your feet directly underneath your hips and place your hands lightly behind your head with elbows wide. Slowly ...

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 ...

(CNN) — Hamstring tightness is one of the most common complaints I hear from athletes, everyday exercisers and desk workers alike. No matter how much you may try to stretch, the tightness doesn’t go ...

Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports. She is also the author of “Practical Solutions for Back Pain ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Nordic curls are a bit of a gymgoer’s party trick. As you lower the backside of your body backwards ...

Background Hamstring strain injuries (HSI) are prevalent in elite sports. Monitoring for (re-)injury prevention often includes tests such as the straight-leg-raise, reflecting the stiffness of all the ...

Your legs contain some of the largest and most powerful muscle groups in your entire body, yet they’re often overlooked in favor of flashier upper body workouts ...

Shorts season is upon us, which means you’re running out of time to make it look like you’ve been paying as much attention to your legs as you have your biceps. Lucky for you, it’s not too late.

Dumbbells, kettlebells, resistance bands—there’s no shortage of equipment options to furnish your workout. Having a gym full of options is nice, but sometimes you don’t want to fight for a squat rack ...