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 hamstrings tend to get a lot of love during a stretch routine (who doesn’t have tight hammies?). When it comes to strength training, though, the quads and calves steal most of the spotlight — ...

Bodyweight exercises offer something for everyone “I am a huge advocate of bodyweight training,” says former Royal Marine turned fitness model Sean Lerwill, “it’s something that’s used a lot in the ...

Do you ever wake up with tight, stiff legs and wonder why? Or maybe, during yoga class, you find it difficult to touch your heels to the ground in downward-facing dog. Either way, you could probably ...

Contrary to what you may think, you don't need heavy weights to build leg strength. While a set of dumbbells can be a helpful tool while training, it's also possible to strengthen your quads, calves, ...

"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 ...

Bodyweight exercises are not just for beginners. They're great for building size and strength. If they're incorporated efficiently and properly into a workout, you don't need weights. In addition, ...

Both exercises strengthen your hamstrings, but experts say one may be more effective for you depending on your fitness ...

What if I told you there's a simple exercise that requires no special equipment and can transform the strength and stability of your posterior chain, especially your hamstrings and glutes? Get ready ...

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 ...