THE STATE OF your hamstrings determines more about your body’s condition than you might expect. Tightness in your hamstrings can cause back pain, hip mobility, and even bad posture. “Tight hamstrings ...

Dolphin kick is the fastest way to get from point A to point B. However, the up kick (when oriented on the stomach) is much slower and weaker than the down kick. Some feel this difference is due to ...

Cramping is a common issue with swimmers. Foot cramps, calf cramps, and hamstring cramps…oh my! Building strength in the hamstrings may reduce cramping, as cramping is a multi-factorial issue, not ...

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

The hamstrings tend to get a lot of love during a stretch routine (who doesn’t have tight hammies?). When it comes to strength training, though, the quads and calves steal most of the spotlight — ...

Tight hamstrings are an incredibly common complaint among runners, whether they spend their time at a local parkrun, are getting ready for their next 10K race or are training for a marathon. Actually ...

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 ...