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 ...
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 ...
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Master the lying leg curl

The lying leg curl is a fundamental exercise for those looking to build leg strength and muscle. However, many find it ...
Today’s move is a donkey leg curl. This move will be working your glutes and hamstrings. Start by placing yourself on all fours on the floor. Square your body and tighten the core. Lift one leg and ...
There are many things we can do to make simple exercises not only more challenging but more interesting. Basic moves are the foundation to every exercise — intricate and advanced — out there. And with ...
Nordic curls are a bit of a gymgoer’s party trick. As you lower the backside of your body backwards toward the ground, it may look like you’re levitating from certain angles. But this move isn’t all ...
Strongway Gym Supplies has announced the relaunch of its popular leg curl and extension machine, confirming its return to availability for home fitness users. The company explained that the move ...
Objectives—To compare the therapeutic effect of two different exercise protocols in athletes with jumper's knee. Methods—Randomised clinical trial comparing a 12 week programme of either drop squat ...
The leg curl machine is a piece of gym equipment designed to work the hamstrings safely and effectively, says Coates. 'It controls the range of motion while providing adjustable resistance, usually in ...