When you think about strengthening the hamstrings, the usual suspects of RDLs and machine curls probably come to mind.

The leg curl is an isolation exercise that targets the hamstrings by bending the knee against resistance, says Coates. 'It’s a key move for building strength and stability through the back of the legs ...

"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 ...

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 ...

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 ...