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Jurgens Grobler is a holistic health and wellness advocate with a wealth of qualifications and diverse experiences, including coaching, strength training, biomechanics, injury-prevention and sport massage, and he specialises in personalised fitness programmes. As an avid runner and cyclist, he embodies a lifestyle of health, balance and passion. More at http:// www. jagfitness. co. za
Why the Nordic Hamstring Curl Is Your
New Best Friend
If you’ re a runner looking to level up your game, prevent injuries, and boost your performance, it’ s time to embrace the Nordic hamstring curl. This powerhouse exercise might look simple, but don’ t be fooled – it packs a serious punch when it comes to strengthening your hamstrings and improving your running efficiency.
So, why do runners need Nordic Hamstring Curls? Let’ s face it, hamstring injuries are the bane of every runner’ s existence. But here’ s the good news – regular Nordic hamstring curls can reduce your risk of hamstring injuries by a whopping 51 %. That’ s right, you could potentially cut your injury risk in half just by adding this exercise to your routine.
But wait, there’ s more! Nordic curls don’ t just keep you injury-free; they also:
• Boost your speed and power.
• Improve your running economy.
• Enhance your overall athletic performance.
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