Medically reviewed by Oluseun Olufade, MD Hamstring curls and Romanian deadlifts both strengthen the hamstrings, but they ...

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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 ...

Open bodybuilder Martin Fitzwater smoked his hamstrings during a recent leg day training session ahead of the 2026 Arnold Classic.

"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 ...

If you're looking for an exercise guaranteed to skyrocket your glute and hamstring growth, look no further than the hip thrust. Don't let social media fool you into thinking this leg day staple is ...

THE BARBELL DEADLIFT is of the most important exercises for anyone looking to build lower body strength and size, and for good reason. The compound movement recruits the big muscle groups of the legs ...

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? Nordic curls are a bit of a gymgoer’s party trick. As you lower the backside ...