BMJ

638 MEP164 – Precise instruction increases reliability and hamstring activation at the 90:20 isometric posterior chain test and can help to detect hamstring fatigue and ...

Muscle fatigue and lateral deficit are associated with the risk of hamstring injuries (HSIs) (McCall et al. 2014). Frequent testing of hamstring strength (HSS) can help prevent HSIs. Pilot testing ...
BMJ

435 FO35 – Undertaking an eccentric or isometric training program alongside a periodised sprinting intervention alters strength, architecture and sprint performance in ...

Background Including the Nordic hamstring exercise (NHE) as part of a training program reduces hamstring strain injury (HSI) risk. The lack of NHE implementation may be due to fear of muscle soreness ...
Women's Health

Your Complete Guide To Isometric Holds—And Why Staying Still Can Make You Stronger

We’ve all been there: holding at the bottom of a squat or plank, feeling your legs start to quiver like crazy. Congrats—you’ve experienced the burn of an isometric hold. These strength-boosting pauses ...