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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." THE LEG CURL is one of the best machines—and best methods, period—for building hamstring strength and ...

When it comes to building strong, powerful legs, there is no shortage of exercises to choose from. Gym-goers often rely on classic moves like leg curls and leg extensions to target specific muscles, ...

Position the arm of the cable machine down by moving it to No. 10. Find a single handle to clip to the hook. Choose a weight that you are comfortable doing a single bicep curl. Place handle in right ...

There are many things we can do to make simple exercises not only more challenging but more interesting. Basic moves are the foundation to every exercise — intricate and advanced — out there. And with ...

Nordic curls are a bit of a gymgoer’s party trick. As you lower the backside of your body backwards toward the ground, it may look like you’re levitating from certain angles. But this move isn’t all ...

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Alex Hutchinson is a National Magazine Award-winning journalist and Outside’s Sweat Science columnist, covering the latest research on endurance and outdoor sports. Back in 1961, a pair of researchers ...

Back pain can make you nervous about tying your shoes, let alone working out. However, while resting a painful back may help for a time, often getting back in the gym and moving makes it feel better, ...