Hamstrings for the win!

Even though Instagram makes neural irradiation look cool, please take a moment to stop and ask yourself: What is it, and why are you doing it?

While most think shoulder and elbows injuries are all that big leaguers needs to be cautious about, the hammies should not be neglected.

Jennica Kidd performs a strip set of leg curls with partials at the end

I was wondering if you can help me out with a hamstring issue.

If you were to ask any coach, trainer or lifter “What’s the most important muscle group in sports?” The posterior chain will always come out on top.

To begin this exercise, loop a band around a power rack.

This is a great single leg exercise that will strengthen your quads, hamstrings and glutes.

This exercise is one of the best ways to dynamically stretch the hamstrings.

Another great strongman exercise using the keg!

The water in the keg will be pushing you all around making your body work extra to stabilize in one spot.

Hamstring injuries are common but mostly avoidable. Like many other injuries, they aren’t 100 percent preventable, but there are many ways to help reduce the occurrence in your athletes. If hamstring pulls do take place, I’ve added some treatment guidelines at the end. However, this doesn’t mean that your athletes shouldn’t seek medical assistance. A physician should always be consulted