Hamstring strains are a common injury I see in active patients aged 40 and above. But sadly - it’s also one of the most common mis-diagnoses I see as well. First, what does a true hamstring strain or ...

Glute bridges target the hamstrings and glutes. If you're walking, standing up from the couch or bending down to pick something up, you are using your hamstrings. The muscles, which run down the back ...

Hamstring injuries are common - especially in active adults over 40. But what’s less commonly talked about is how often hamstring pain is misdiagnosed. If you’ve been stretching, foam rolling, and ...

What you may not know, is that your hamstrings make up one third of your lower-body muscle mass. Without them, your glutes (and the rest of your leg muscles) would be pretty powerless, and not ...

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(CNN) — Hamstring tightness is one of the most common complaints I hear from athletes, everyday exercisers and desk workers alike. No matter how much you may try to stretch, the tightness doesn’t go ...

Reaching down to the ground to touch your toes can feel very satisfying. It’s an easy way to wake up the muscles in your ...

When it comes to knowing which hamstring exercises could actually benefit you, the lines are blurred. Contrary to popular opinion, studies show that squats will have barely any effect on the ...