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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Continue reading to learn why you need a hamstring workout and which key exercises you need to do to build strong, resilient legs.

"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 ...

Many great exercises work the hamstrings. But if you spend time training one muscle group, you want to do only the best exercises, right? A recent study conducted at the University of Memphis looked ...

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 ...

It pays to pay attention to your hamstrings. Just ask celebrity trainer Ashley Borden. The Los Angeles–based creator of her namesake fitness app, whose clients have included Christina Aguilera, ...

So far, we've reviewed squats, lunges, chest press and lat pulldown. Today we'll examine some of the more common muscle conditioning exercises and highlight proper technique and the most common errors ...

You don’t need weights to get a challenging leg workout. The prone hamstring curl, demonstrated here by celebrity trainer Harley Pasternak and featured on his “Harley’s Hollywood Workout” video game, ...

Looking to seriously strengthen your hamstrings? Give sliding leg curls a go. Celebrity trainer Don Saladino, cofounder of NYC-based Drive495 gym—whose clients have included Blake Lively, Ryan ...

We are finally starting to think about going back to school! And whether that happens sooner or later, we still have plenty of time to squeeze in a few last-minute summer getaways! And most summer fun ...