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 ...

Back pain can make you nervous about tying your shoes, let alone working out. However, while resting a painful back may help for a time, often getting back in the gym and moving makes it feel better, ...

Your hamstrings might not be the most visible muscles, but they’re among the most important for overall fitness and injury prevention. These powerful muscles at the back of your thighs play a critical ...

Stronger legs set the foundation for your independence as you move through your sixties and beyond. Every step, transition, lift, and change of direction relies on the muscles in your quads, ...

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 ...

The best leg day workouts for men should always comprise a mix of leg exercises to hit the glutes, quads, hamstrings, and calves. Training your legs is vital to any fitness goal, whether you want to ...

Do you ever wake up with tight, stiff legs and wonder why? Or maybe, during yoga class, you find it difficult to touch your heels to the ground in downward-facing dog. Either way, you could probably ...

Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. The muscles in your lower ...

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 ...

Several exercise machines may exacerbate lower back pain if a person does not use proper form, or if they have pre-existing back conditions. A person can discuss alternatives with a physical therapist ...