Return-to-sport testing after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is heavily strength-based. If quadriceps and hamstrings torque normalize and limb asymmetry falls below accepted ...
I’ve been doing a lot of work to strengthen my legs lately; the move that has made the biggest difference is the hamstring slider.
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 ...
Ah, hamstrings: the middle child of muscle groups. While they might not be the sexiest parts of our bodies, strong hamstrings play a vital role in our overall strength and stability. To learn more ...
Your hamstrings are made up of three muscles: the biceps femoris, semimembranosus, and semitendinosus. And they work hardest when you pull your leg up from the bottom of the pedal stroke. But they’re ...
If you can’t touch your toes without majorly bending your knees, that’s a sure sign you could benefit from doing hamstring stretches. But even if you can touch your toes easily, you should still be ...
Off-season in soccer is usually determined with partial or complete training cessation, decreases in force production and consequent increases in injury risk. To counteract this, offseason-strength ...