"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 ...

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 ...

Going to the gym is important, but for many modern lifestyles, it just makes sense to build a home gym. Compact home gym equipment typically features pieces like dumbbells and kettlebells, but what’s ...

There are many popular exercises that use gym equipment, but if you don’t have a membership or can’t get there, Brigette Williams with Living Balanced showed how to do a prone leg curl at home. She ...

Most machines you find at the gym are engineered to train specific muscles—usually a primary muscle and one or more secondary muscles. The chest press machine works your pectorals and shoulders, while ...