Eccentric hamstring exercises, such as the Nordic curl, are proving to be highly effective for protecting athletes from injury and boosting performance. Studies show they strengthen muscles at longer ...

Adaptations in the hamstring muscle-tendon unit following a 9-week eccentric training program. The results demonstrate that while training allows muscle fibers to operate over significantly longer ...

Hamstring strain injuries are among the most prevalent and persistently frustrating conditions in field sport. Understanding why they recur so readily is t ...

The hamstring muscles are often overlooked, yet they play a pivotal role in exercise performance and mobility. Though you’ve probably seen fitness gurus sharing their intense hamstring workouts, you ...

Background To evaluate the efficacy of early versus delayed introduction of lengthening (ie, eccentric strengthening) exercises in addition to an established rehabilitation programme on return to ...

I recently returned from the second FIFA World Futbol Sports Medicine Conference in Düsseldorf Germany. At the conference, injury prevention in soccer was a major focus. The development of "The 11" is ...

In a recent clash against the Melbourne Storm, the Brisbane Broncos endured a nightmare rarely seen in professional sport — three players tore their hamstrings in a single game. Two players, Adam ...

I'm all for trying the latest and greatest trendy workouts. But part of building a fun fitness routine that *also* delivers major results includes going back to basics. I'm talking basics—as in, ...

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