The hamstrings have the ability to lengthen (eccentric movement) and shorten (concentric movement) during the support phase as the leg moves from toe-down to toe-off.

“Many exercises, especially those involving squatting motions, typically involve the quadriceps to a greater extent than the hamstrings, thus further decreasing the hamstrings/quadriceps (H:Q ...

5 Equipment-free exercises to strengthen the hamstring, one of the most important and injury-prone muscles for running. Published: Aug 10, 2020 Pete Magill ...

Traditional strength training exercises include both concentric and eccentric muscular contractions, but often focus is given to the shortening, or concentric, phase of movement.

hamstring exercises The eccentric exercises here will strengthen the hamstrings while the muscles actively lengthen by simulating the "catch" of a leg's swing phase while running. Perform each of ...

Intervention All subjects were asked to perform eccentric hamstring strength exercise (the so-called Nordic hamstring exercise) 3 days a week for 6 weeks. Main outcome measurements Concentric, ...

From the difference between eccentric and concentric exercise, to whether eccentric is better, and the best eccentric exercises for beginners, ... Eccentric hamstring exercises 3.