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 ...

Alternative name: Lying leg curls. Lie face down on a lying-leg-curl machine with your legs fully extended. The pads should rest on the back of your ankles. Grip onto the handholds. Bend your knees, ...

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 ...

This is Your Quick Training Tip, a chance to learn how to work smarter in just a few moments so you can get right to your workout. If you’re a fan of leg day, you’re familiar with the leg curl machine ...

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 ...

What’s your excuse for not working out? Is it the chore of going to a gym? What if we told you that you don’t need gym machines, without sacrificing either efficiency or load, what excuse would you ...

Sometimes performing the exact same exercises every leg workout can get boring and leave us feeling rather uninspired. And, with the limited options available for our hamstrings this can be even more ...

Wide squatting is categorized under a hamstring dominant squat. Just keep your stance slightly wider than your shoulder width and there you go. A Wide squat enables you to generate more force by ...