Not all gym machines are created equal. In fact, some of them do more harm than good—including the hamstring curl machine. In many cases, machines lock your body into fixed positions that don’t ...

Medically reviewed by Theresa Marko, PT Exercising your hamstrings is important for mobility (movement), athletic performance, and reducing injury risk. 1. Glute Bridge A glute bridge improves hip ...

Your hamstrings might not be the most visible muscles, but they’re among the most important for overall fitness and injury prevention. These powerful muscles at the back of your thighs play a critical ...

It’s leg day. Are you ready to kick up your heels and go solo? Try the decline single-leg cable curl. Unlike the hamstring curl machine, which operates in a fixed track, the movement of the cable is ...