I’ve been doing a lot of work to strengthen my legs lately; the move that has made the biggest difference is the hamstring ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." THE HAMSTRINGS, ONE of the major muscle groups in the legs, are invaluable for the types of movements ...

Whenever I think of awesome hamstrings, I remember watching Jean-Claude Van Damme martial arts movies in the '90s. "The Muscles from Brussels" would square off with an opponent and eventually land a ...

Just about every athlete relies on their hamstrings, as it's the muscle responsible for bending your knees. According to Livestrong.com when they're strong, you can jump high and accelerate with ...

This lower body strength workout targets the glutes and hamstrings using dumbbells to build muscle, improve power, and enhance definition. With focused compound and isolation moves, it supports ...

Cramping is a common issue with swimmers. Foot cramps, calf cramps, and hamstring cramps…oh my! Building strength in the hamstrings may reduce cramping, as cramping is a multi-factorial issue, not ...

Strong hamstrings will enable you to pedal efficiently throughout your ride and reduce the risk of injury. Common forms of pain from cycling, such as back pain, often stem from weak hamstrings.