Reclining Big Toe Pose can be a warm-up leg stretch or a cool-down pose—either way, it will stretch your hamstrings.

A team of sport and exercise specialists in the U.K., Qatar and Ireland has found that a little-known group of long, thin muscles that run from the knee to the pelvis play a much bigger role in ...

(CNN) — Hamstring tightness is one of the most common complaints I hear from athletes, everyday exercisers and desk workers alike. No matter how much you may try to stretch, the tightness doesn’t go ...

The hamstrings are also a major factor in the big-time compound movements that anchor many workout routines, so targeting the muscles more directly can result in improved performance in your most ...

For strong, powerful legs, you need to work both your quads (on the front of your thighs), and hamstrings (on the back). For the quads, squats are a given. But what are the best exercises to hit the ...

Lower back pain is a common ailment affecting many Americans, often exacerbated by improper lifting techniques. Excess weight, especially in the midsection, increases strain on lower back muscles, ...

Background Hamstring strain injuries (HSI) are prevalent in elite sports. Monitoring for (re-)injury prevention often includes tests such as the straight-leg-raise, reflecting the stiffness of all the ...

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? Nordic curls are a bit of a gymgoer’s party trick. As you lower the backside ...

Background In athletics (track and field), hamstring muscle injury (HMI) represents an important challenge for athletes, health professionals, coaches and other stakeholders. Objectives 1) to describe ...

"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 ...

Consider hitting an unassisted full range of motion rep to be the holy grail of hamstring training. The hamstrings are my favorite muscle group. Hands down. Maybe it's because it's my biggest and best ...