Most leg exercises tend to work the quadriceps more than the hamstrings. Here are two hamstring-focussed exercises that will ...

When it comes to knowing which hamstring exercises could actually benefit you, the lines are blurred. Contrary to popular opinion, studies show that squats will have barely any effect on the ...

"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 ...

If you're like a lot of iron warriors, muscle groups like biceps, back, and chest get all the love, leaving your legs a tad neglected. By now, you've probably seen enough memes to know that skipping ...

IF you want to jump a little higher, run much faster or walk with more ease, it’s time for you to start incorporating those hamstring exercises in your workout routine. You’d be surprised to know how ...

When exercising, we tend to focus on appearance and utility. Which muscles will make us look good? Which muscles do we need to perform at our peak? Chasing six-pack abs and shredded arms might be ...

Many great exercises work the hamstrings. But if you spend time training one muscle group, you want to do only the best exercises, right? A recent study conducted at the University of Memphis looked ...

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 ...

Hamstring strains are one of the most common—and frustrating—soft-tissue injuries suffered by athletes. There are two main types: an acute strain and a proximal hamstring tendinopathy, a ...

Balancing out your lower body with hip extension exercises creates that efficiency in your stride by allowing all muscle ...