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 ...

Start by lying face down on the hamstring curl machine. The pad of the machine should be on the back of your legs at the bottom of your calves. Keeping your body flat on the bench, lightly grasp the ...

When it comes to lower-body exercises, big compound movements like squats and lunges may be where our thoughts initially turn for building general strength. But leg curls can be a much-needed addition ...

There are numerous exercises to target the hamstrings, but one that trains this muscle in its role to bend the knee is the hamstring curl. There are a variety of machines available that load up the ...

"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 ...