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 ...

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 ...

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? A glute-hamstring developer, commonly known as a GHD machine, is a large, ...

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 — ...

Both exercises strengthen your hamstrings, but experts say one may be more effective for you depending on your fitness ...

Most machines you find at the gym are engineered to train specific muscles—usually a primary muscle and one or more secondary muscles. The chest press machine works your pectorals and shoulders, while ...

Elliptical machines have come a long way, with major developments in specs and technology. Their ergonomic design maximizes the quality and intensity of your workout, incorporating both upper and ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." THE LEG CURL is one of the best machines—and best methods, period—for building hamstring strength and ...

"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 ...