The Influence of Weekly Sprint Volume and Maximal Velocity Exposures on Eccentric Hamstring Strength in Professional Football Players.

Sunnan ShahKieran Collins Lewis J Macgregor

Published in: Sports (Basel, Switzerland) (2022)

Eccentric hamstring strength levels significantly decrease when 7-8 weekly sprint efforts are completed at >90% of maximum velocity. Monitoring weekly sprint loading at velocities > 90% of maximum velocity may be valuable to help to reduce the risk of hamstring injuries in professional football.

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