Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. For strong, powerful ...

Eccentric hamstring exercises, such as the Nordic curl, are proving to be highly effective for protecting athletes from injury and boosting performance. Studies show they strengthen muscles at longer ...

Exercising your hamstrings is important for mobility (movement), athletic performance, and reducing injury risk. A glute bridge improves hip stability and alignment (proper position of the hips). This ...

Eccentric training, particularly the Nordic hamstring exercise, can cut hamstring injuries by more than 50% when done regularly. This exercise puts the hamstrings under high force while they are ...