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 ...

Your hamstrings might not be the most visible muscles, but they’re among the most important for overall fitness and injury prevention. These powerful muscles at the back of your thighs play a critical ...

You’ll know the feeling if you have tight hamstrings – your strides feel shorter, it seems like you’re working harder than usual and your legs feel stiff and restricted. Going faster or tackling hills ...

Exercising your hamstrings is important for mobility (movement), athletic performance, and reducing injury risk. 1. Glute Bridge A glute bridge improves hip stability and alignment (proper position of ...

You wake up with a stiff neck, your lower back aches by noon, and your shoulders feel like they’re carrying the weight of the world. Sound familiar? Here’s the thing — most of your body pain isn’t ...

Oluseun Olufade, MD, is an Orthopedic Surgeon and Assistant Professor of Orthopedics at the Emory School of Medicine. Hamstring curls and Romanian deadlifts both strengthen the hamstrings, but they ...