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Hardly any muscle group is as neglected in training as the hamstrings. Yet it is enormously important. To build up muscular hamstrings, you need to do exercises not necessarily part of your fixed training repertoire. In this article, you will find out which exercises are …
Unfortunately, building athletic or even muscular legs doesn’t happen overnight. Depending on your genetic make-up, it can take a few weeks or even months for visible results. But if you exercise regularly, you will definitely be rewarded. Here are 8 exercises for practical leg strength …
More than half of all athletes who go jogging suffer from running injuries at least once a year. But this need not be the case. In addition to a sensible training plan, strength training, in particular, can protect against running injuries. Here’s what runners should know:
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Muscular imbalances are widespread and a significant risk factor for back pain. Unilateral training can help. The one-armed or one-legged exercises are efficient. They not only train coordination and body awareness. The all-important deep muscles around the spine also benefit.
When it comes to training the leg muscles, squats are usually at the top of the to-do list. But there is another exercise that will help you prepare your thighs and buttocks optimally. Bulgarian squats are even more popular with some trainers than squats. A …