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 ...

A classic strength-training movement is gaining renewed attention for its impact on health, performance, and overall ...

Hamstring strains are one of the most common—and frustrating—soft-tissue injuries suffered by athletes. There are two main types: an acute strain and a proximal hamstring tendinopathy, a ...

"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 ...

Most long distance runners, at some point or another, will be in danger of developing a situation known as ‘quad dominance’, where the quad muscles overpower the action of the hamstrings in the ...

The hamstring muscles are often overlooked, yet they play a pivotal role in exercise performance and mobility. Though you’ve probably seen fitness gurus sharing their intense hamstring workouts, you ...

The step-up with deliberate co-activation resulted in greater activation of the hamstrings, greater co-activation indices for semimembranosus-vastus medialis and biceps femoris-vastus lateralis, and a ...

Glute activation exercises are key for building strength and preventing injury, but does anyone actually understand how to do them? Here's your 101 on glute activation. 'Lifting heavy in the gym but ...

The three powerful muscles running down the back of your thigh are the semitendinosus, semimembranosus, and the bicep femoris. Together, these muscles are known as your hamstrings. The hamstring is ...

Resistance bands shouldn't just be a last resort for your strength training plan. According to strength coach and Athlean-X founder Jeff Cavaliere C.S.C.S. you can use bands for a wide range of ...