I’ve been trying to strengthen my hamstrings and changing the position of my feet during glute bridges moved the focus of the exercise to the back of my legs.

Medically reviewed by Theresa Marko, PT Exercising your hamstrings is important for mobility (movement), athletic performance ...

Glute bridges are one of my favorite exercises for strengthening not only your glutes, but also your hamstrings and core. They’re accessible for beginners, don’t require any equipment to do (although ...

To optimally train them, strength coach and physical therapist John Rusin says to focus on three key movements: deadlifts for strength, split squats for stability, and hip thrusts for muscle. Add ...

“Hamstrings provide strength and power when accelerating or running uphill,” Alison Staples, coach at &Running in Howard County, Maryland, tells Runner’s World. “The hamstrings cross and act upon two ...

Sit with your upper back resting against a sturdy chair. Place your feet flat on the floor, knees bent. Lift one leg off the ...

As some of the strongest muscles in our body, the glutes are the source of power for most of our daily movements, whether we’re walking, standing, or bending down. “Functionally, we use glutes to ...

Building your backside at the top of your to-do list for 2025? It can be tempting to skip leg day on the journey to build your biceps, back, and chest. But if you want a well-rounded physique it's ...