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 ...

Lie on the floor, head parallel to the ground with theraband around ankles. Lift right leg backwards, towards your buttocks. Hold for 5 seconds and return to starting position. Continue until one set ...

Even if you never skip legs day, you could be setting yourself up a lower-body injury. Muscle imbalances—often caused by paying too much attention to one muscle and not enough to another—are a common ...

When it comes to lower-body exercises, big compound movements like squats and lunges may be where our thoughts initially turn for building general strength. But leg curls can be a much-needed addition ...

It almost seems too easy: an equipment-free, leg-focused exercise you can do anywhere, for just a few minutes, that may cut your injury risk and increase your strength and speed. Does it come with a ...

Are you looking to train your hamstrings but need a leg curl machine alternative? While leg curl machines are generally considered one of the best ways to isolate the hamstrings, they aren’t ...

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 ...