Don’t let the muscles in the front of your legs steal the spotlight. If you’re looking to work some muscles in your all-important posterior chain, consider trying some stretchy hamstring resistance ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. For strong, powerful ...

The fitness equipment industry generates billions annually selling specialized machines that ultimately perform simple functions: creating resistance against muscle contraction. Resistance ...

How many of you include hamstring exercises in your leg workouts? And bum exercises? I’ll hedge my bets a lot more of you answered yes to the latter. While neither are anterior chain muscles (i.e., ...

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 ...

The hamstring muscles are often overlooked, yet they play a pivotal role in exercise performance and mobility. Though you’ve probably seen fitness gurus sharing their intense hamstring workouts, you ...

Exercising your hamstrings is important for mobility (movement), athletic performance, and reducing injury risk. 1. Glute Bridge A glute bridge improves hip stability and alignment (proper position of ...

Hamstring rehabilitation exercises can aid recovery and help prevent future injuries. Rehabilitation protocols typically call for a combination of stretching and strengthening movements. While severe ...