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

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 ...

Hamstring strains are one of the most common—and frustrating—soft-tissue injuries suffered by athletes. There are two main types: an acute strain and a proximal hamstring tendinopathy, a ...

Regular strength training can improve your strength and flexibility, and decrease your risk of injury and falls. Keep reading for more benefits and tips to get the most out of your strength routine.

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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 ...

It has become a familiar scene to gymgoers and gym owners: Many elliptical machines sit empty while the heavy dumbbells are in high demand. Over the past several years, strength training has surged in ...

Hypertrophy and strength training are both types of resistance training. Focusing on one area doesn’t mean you won’t see gains in the other, but varying your workouts can optimize your results.

Just like there are different types of shoes for each kind of workout, there are various types of training for each fitness goal. Two of the most common types: strength and power training. Both types ...