Weightlifting Exercises for Hamstrings. Part of the series: Pure Strength. The lying leg curl involves lying down on the machine, picking a weight that you're comfortable with, and curling the weight towards your glutes and lowering the weight back down. Find out about great weightlifting exercises for the hamstrings with help from an Iraq war veteran and former U.S. Army interrogator, whose true passion lies in health and fitness, in this free video clip.