10 TIPS TO OPTIMISE YOUR STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING
Feb 17, 2022
3 minutes
01 FOCUS ON YOUR HAMSTRINGS
“Research has shown that highly trained runners have a quad-to-hamstring strength ratio close to 1:1,” says head coach at MyProCoach, Phil Mosley. “In other words, their hamstrings are almost as strong as their quads. Recreational runners’ hamstrings, on the other hand, are 30 to 40% weaker than their quads.
“Further research also suggests that a 1:1 hamstring-to-quad ratio reduces the likelihood of hamstring strains and knee injuries. So, if your hamstrings need strengthening,
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