In the world of weightlifting, isolation movements certainly have their place—especially if you're trying to sculpt individual muscles. Hammering each on its own is essential for getting the ...

Although the hamstrings may not be as large as your quads, or as aesthetically pleasing as the glutes, it’s a muscle you cannot neglect if you want stronger pins, or to improve athletic performance.

The hamstrings are also a major factor in the big-time compound movements (think squats and deadlifts) that anchor many workout routines, so targeting the muscles more directly can result in improved ...

The hamstrings tend to get a lot of love during a stretch routine (who doesn’t have tight hammies?). When it comes to strength training, though, the quads and calves steal most of the spotlight — ...

For a program to be most effective, Washington recommends sticking to it for at least four to five weeks before changing it ...

Compound exercises are those that use more than one joint at the same time. They provide the most ‘bang for your buck’ in terms of time efficiency and give excellent results when proper form, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." MOST GUYS GO about their business in the gym with one of two goals: They either want to build strength or ...

Prolonged desk work can lead to musculoskeletal problems ranging from annoying aches and pains to injuries. This month, we launched a six-part series showing you how to stretch and strengthen your ...