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 ...

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 ...

"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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Our knees are crucial joints, bearing the brunt of our daily activities. But wear and tear, injuries, and even inactivity can take their toll, leading to pain and discomfort. Thankfully, strengthening ...

Celebrities and athletes, including Kriti Sanon, Sussanne Khan, and Disha Patani, are catching the internet by storm by posting videos of themselves performing the Reverse Nordic Curls at the gym.

Nordic curls primarily target the hamstrings, particularly the biceps femoris, semitendinosus, and semimembranosus muscles. (Representational Image: Canva) Kriti Sanon recently showcased her gym ...