Objectives The goals were: (1) to describe the concentric and eccentric quadriceps (Q) and hamstrings (H) muscle function in volleyball players, (2) to evaluate the differences in Q and H strength, ...

2 Poznan University of Technology, Institute of Applied Mechanics, Poznan, Poland 3 Stanislaw Staszic University of Applied Science, Institute of Health Protection, Pila, Poland Background ...

Here’s what happened. How to do a hamstring curl Lie face down on the machine with your quads and torso on the padded areas. Adjust the lever at the back of the machine so that the pad sits just ...

However, do you finish every set of the exercise with thighs like jelly but no burn elsewhere? If that sounds familar, you’re not alone – social media fitness pros regularly post content about ...

Keeping your knees at a fixed angle takes your quads out of the equation and allows you to get a full stretch in the hamstrings. If you struggle with flexibility and find yourself rounding your ...

The hamstring lengthens and acts like a brake when the quads muscle at the front of the thigh contracts to straighten the knee. If the hamstring is weaker than the quads it can be overloaded during ...