Speed Matters in Nordic Hamstring Exercise: Higher Peak Knee Flexor Force during Fast Stretch-Shortening Variant Compared to Standard Slow Eccentric Execution in Elite Athletes

Speed Matters in Nordic Hamstring Exercise: Higher Peak Knee Flexor Force during Fast Stretch-Shortening Variant Compared to Standard Slow Eccentric Execution in Elite Athletes

Hamstring strain injuries are prevalent in many sports. Research has demonstrated that the Nordic hamstring exercise (NHE), a knee-dominant exercise addressing the posterior chain muscles, can aid in reducing the risk of hamstring injuries in athletes. However, most research on hamstring injury prev...

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Main Authors: Jesper Augustsson, Tobias Alt, Håkan Andersson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-07-01
Series:Sports
Subjects:
eccentric
concentric
strength training
knee flexor strength
injury prevention
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4663/11/7/130

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