You don't often hear anyone talking about how hard they hit their hamstrings at the gym. Leaving them out of your workout, though, is a big mistake, because they help you perform so many daily ...

Cramping is a common issue with swimmers. Foot cramps, calf cramps, and hamstring cramps…oh my! Building strength in the hamstrings may reduce cramping, as cramping is a multi-factorial issue, not ...

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 — ...

All of that is exactly why you want to make sure to attack your hamstrings with some vigorous training every week. How You Can Train Your Hamstrings The hamstrings are commonly known as the opposing ...

The hamstring muscle group is a common location for injuries among runners. Eccentric exercises are a key strategy to prevent and recover from hamstring issues. Since the hamstring muscle crosses both ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. For strong, powerful ...

THE STATE OF your hamstrings determines more about your body’s condition than you might expect. Tightness in your hamstrings can cause back pain, hip mobility, and even bad posture. “Tight hamstrings ...

It is usually a sudden sharp pain at the back of the thigh. A hamstring injury is common, especially if you exercise or run. Mercy Medical Center orthopedic surgeon Dr. John-Paul Rue said once someone ...

While any amount of stretching will help you feel more limber, there’s just something about that relief you get after doing postures that stretch out the hamstrings specifically — an area of your body ...

Distance runners have always known they need not look like super-muscular sprinters or body builders. Bulging muscles don't improve performance; they make you big and bulky when you want to be lean ...

The hamstring injury bug continues to bite the NFL. The most significant victims include Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick, Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald and Atlanta ...