Background Hamstring strain injury (HSI) burdens athletes due to high occurrence and recurrence rates. Previous surface EMG evidence suggests reduced voluntary activation (VA) may contribute to high ...

Have a question for Pete? Shoot us a note. Runners should choose hamstring exercises that strengthen the muscle group in a way that’s directly applicable to running. The hamstrings endure enormous ...

1 Department of Sports Medicine, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria 2 University Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Medical University of Innsbruck 3 Research ...

A number of Premier League players – including Arsenal’s Kai Havertz and Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson (above) – have suffered hamstring injuries in recent weeks. With the help of Matt Konopinski, ...

The hamstring muscle group is a common location for injuries among runners. Eccentric exercises are a key strategy to prevent and recover from hamstring issues. Since the hamstring muscle crosses both ...

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 ...

A concentric contraction is a type of muscle activation that causes tension on your muscle as it shortens. As your muscle shortens, it generates enough force to move an object. This is the most ...