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7 hamstring exercises to build strength and power

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

How to gain hamstring strength and lower body flexibility with the single-leg Romanian deadlift

The conventional deadlift allows a higher bend on the knee while focussing on strength and power. The Romanian deadlift (RDL) is all about the hip hinge, with certain sections of the fitness community ...
Yahoo

8 Hamstring Exercises You Can Do at Home for Lower-Body Strength and Stability

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 ...

These muscles are vital for running – but only 9% of Brits actually train them

Although we’re getting better at completing those strength sessions, new research shows that most of us are still overlooking ...
BMJ

915 EP002 – Offseason strength training increases strength levels but decreases hamstring/quad ratio in professional soccer players

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 ...
The New York Times

What is a hamstring injury? How long does it take to recover? What are the grades of injury?

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, ...