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Most hamstring injuries occur during intense sprinting actions. These injuries occur most frequently during the late swing phase of the running stride, which is primarily eccentric dominant. Additionally, injuries are prominent during the foot strike phase from eccentric to concentric transition. With these reasons presented it is imperative that athletes train their hamstrings to handle eccentric loads. Visit for more! Woods C, Hawkins RD, Maltby S, Hulse M, Thomas A, Hodson Football Association Medical Research Programme: an audit of injuries in professional football -- analysis of hamstring injuries. Br J Sports Med 2004: 38: 36--41. Jonhagen S, Ericson MO, Nemeth G, Eriksson and timing of electromyographic activity during sprinting. Scand J Med Sci Sports1996: 6: 15--21.
