The hamstring muscle group consists of three distinct sections. The two inner, or medial muscles are known as the semitendinosus and semimembranosus and the outer, or lateral, muscle is the bicep ...

(The short head of the biceps femoris originates at the shaft of the femur, or thigh bone.) This means that hip extension moves like glute bridges, and even the final act of standing up fully straight ...

Background Previous studies have suggested that hamstring strain injury leads to activation and strength deficits in hamstring muscles. However, the effects of previous hamstring strain injury on the ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." THE HAMSTRINGS, ONE of the major muscle groups in the legs, are invaluable for the types of movements ...

Background Hamstring Strain Injuries (HSIs) represent 12% of all injuries in soccer players, and their incidence has increased in recent years. Between 53%-84% of HSIs involve the Biceps femoris ...

Many great exercises work the hamstrings. But if you spend time training one muscle group, you want to do only the best exercises, right? A recent study conducted at the University of Memphis looked ...

Stand with your feet directly underneath your hips and place your hands lightly behind your head with elbows wide. Slowly ...

Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman Tyler Smith (73) works alongside tackle Tyron Smith (77) during the OTA team's practice at The Star on Thursday, June 2, 2022, in Frisco. Smiley N. Pool / Staff ...

For strong, powerful legs, you need to work both your quads (on the front of your thighs), and hamstrings (on the back). For the quads, squats are a given. But what are the best exercises to hit the ...

FRISCO — Cowboys left tackle Tyron Smith was scheduled to undergo surgery Friday morning to reattach a torn hamstring tendon to his left knee, repairing an uncommon sports injury that is expected to ...