For strong, powerful legs, you need to work both your quads (on the front of your thighs), and hamstrings (on the back). For the quads, squats are a given. But what are the best exercises to hit the ...

Building and maintaining strong hamstring muscles is important for everyday mobility. Try exercises like deadlifts, squats, ...

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 — ...

THE HAMSTRINGS MIGHT NOT be the first muscles you think about when you're plotting out your workout routine—that focus likely goes to the arms, abs, or chest if you're the type of gym-goer most ...

Ah, hamstrings: the middle child of muscle groups. While they might not be the sexiest parts of our bodies, strong hamstrings play a vital role in our overall strength and stability. To learn more ...

14 expert-approved strength moves to build muscle, boost metabolism, and firm your waistline in your 40s and 50s.

Don’t let the muscles in the front of your legs steal the spotlight. If you’re looking to work some muscles in your all-important posterior chain, consider trying some stretchy hamstring resistance ...

Stretching exercises can support your lower back and prevent pain by improving posture, reducing muscle tension, and ...

Strength training for women has become one of the best ways to achieve a stronger, leaner and healthier body. There’s a myth that lifting weights makes women bulky; however, there’s no truth to that.

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The leg muscles are invaluable for the types of movements performed by high-level athletes and everyday exercisers alike. Your hamstrings are essential for walking, running, and jumping—in other words ...