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13 simple hamstring exercises and stretches to strengthen and lengthen the backs of your legs

Stand with your feet directly underneath your hips and place your hands lightly behind your head with elbows wide. Slowly ...
Los Angeles Times

5 easy exercises for your hips and hamstrings to alleviate desk job aches and pains

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 ...
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Lacking a Leg Curl Machine? Give These 5 Alternative Exercises a Try to Build Stronger Legs.

THE LEG CURL is one of the best machines—and best methods, period—for building hamstring strength and size. There are two types of hamstring curl machines, and you're likely to find one or the other ...
Health.com

7 Hamstring Exercises To Build Strength and Power

Exercising your hamstrings is important for mobility (movement), athletic performance, and reducing injury risk. 1. Glute Bridge A glute bridge improves hip stability and alignment (proper position of ...