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

When the Los Angeles Dodgers signed Shohei Ohtani this offseason, they knew he would be limited to only hitting coming off a second major elbow surgery. And it was fair to question whether or not he ...

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, ...

Looking to gain swing speed? That's something you can work on in the gym. LPGA star Belen Mozo, one of the fittest players in the game, says there are four main areas you can train in the gym to up ...

Hamstring exercises include the deadlift, hamstring curl, Bulgarian split squat. To avoid injury, warm up your hamstrings before working out with mobility exercises like toe touches. Recovery is key ...

You can do a hamstring curl with or without gym equipment. Some variations involve standing, sitting on a chair, or lying face-down on the floor. These muscles function together to bend your knee and ...

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A pulled hamstring is a muscle injury resulting from a strain or tear in one or more of the muscles at the back of the thigh. When it happens, there may be a sudden, severe pain and a popping or ...

Adding weights into your strength-training routine can be intimidating. You might be interested in kettlebells but feel unsure about picking one up for yourself, which is understandable as they are ...

Hamstring cramps may have a variety of causes, such as muscle strain, mineral deficiency, or dehydration. Treatment and prevention techniques include stretching and massaging, among others. Hamstring ...

Bears OL Eric Kush's 2017 season is over after suffering a torn hamstring (Photo: Jeff Hanisch, USA TODAY Sports) Chicago Bears head coach John Fox announced today that offensive lineman Eric Kush ...