The word "eccentric", you’ll know, is most commonly used to describe someone or something unconventional – but in the world of fitness, it means something quite different. Thankfully, eccentric ...

Once upon a time in a gym not-so-far-away, the weight room may have seemed like the fairly straightforward place. You picked up a kettlebell or dumbbell and executed a set of moves—maybe bicep curls, ...

Background Eccentric hamstring strength exercise has been adopted in lower extremity injury prevention programs extensively, but the study of its effect on knee flexor strength is limited. Objective ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Nordic curls are a bit of a gymgoer’s party trick. As you lower the backside of your body backwards ...

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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Pro and amateur soccer players who regularly did a particular strengthening exercise were less likely to get sidelined with a hamstring injury, according to a new study ...

The hamstrings are key players in any leg day workout, essential for both athletic performance and injury prevention. By targeting these muscles, you can enhance strength, mobility, and posture, while ...

Most leg exercises tend to work the quadriceps more than the hamstrings. Here are two hamstring-focussed exercises that will ...

The nordic hamstring curl focuses on the eccentric portion of the muscle, allowing you to strengthen your hamstrings and prevent injury. When you think about exercises to strengthen your lower body, ...

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 ...