Not all gym machines are created equal. In fact, some of them do more harm than good—including the hamstring curl machine. In many cases, machines lock your body into fixed positions that don’t ...

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 other ...

When it comes to lower-body exercises, big compound movements like squats and lunges may be where our thoughts initially turn for building general strength. But leg curls can be a much-needed addition ...

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 — ...

After five minutes of mobility work and glute activation, move into the prescribed reps and sets of each of movement. a) Sit upright in the machine with your back against the pad. b) Set the pin to ...

Looking to step up your hamstring training from the simple glute ham raise? Consider trying a Nordic curl. This simple yet intense bodyweight exercise places your knees on the ground rather than ...