You can do a hamstring curl with or without gym equipment. Some variations involve standing, sitting on a chair, or lying face-down on the floor. These muscles function together to bend your knee and ...

I tested the BetterMe mini reformer and was surprised at how much of a full Pilates workout it delivers at home, despite being compact and foldable.

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 ...

Hamstring curls and Romanian deadlifts both strengthen the hamstrings, but they challenge the muscles in different ways. Beginners may benefit more from hamstring curls, while Romanian deadlifts are ...

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 ...