When someone is feeling pain or soreness in a body part, such as the hamstrings, it is natural to believe that stretching things out can help relieve some of it. There are certainly important benefits ...

Your hamstrings might not be the most visible muscles, but they’re among the most important for overall fitness and injury prevention. These powerful muscles at the back of your thighs play a critical ...

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.

"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 ...

Both Dr. Hasson and Dr. Fata-Chan offer lunges as an example of a classic stretch that targets the hip flexors directly.

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 ...

It’s no secret that runners shouldn’t rely on running alone. To reduce the risk of injury and build strength, fitness and power in the process, runners should incorporate strength and conditioning ...

Yes, running more—provided you build up gradually over time—can make you a better runner, but it’s hardly the only piece of the puzzle. Strength training is a huge factor too: Adding it to your ...