Results for “hamstrings”

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Pain at the Back of Your Thigh? Why It Happens and What to Do

Persistent pain behind the thigh needs a broader assessment than simply ‘tight hamstrings’. Muscle, tendon and referred symptoms from the back can...

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Low-cadence cycling or strength training: which to choose?

Choosing between low-cadence cycling and strength training off the bike starts with your goal and the full workload. A big gear does...

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Nordic curl station for gyms: compact and self-service

A Nordic curl station for gyms is not a large machine, but a clearly arranged area where a member can secure their...

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Nordic curls at home: main block or finisher?

Choose whether to do Nordic curls at home as a main block or finisher according to your goal and the quality of...

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Posterior chain exercises: 7 options for home

Posterior chain exercises train the back of your body through several movements: extending the hip, flexing the knee, and keeping your trunk...

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HYROX doubles: running together, sharing work and agreeing a plan

In HYROX doubles, you race with a partner and share the work at the stations within the current rules. You do not...

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Pain at the back of your thigh when sitting: patterns, first steps and when to get help

Pain at the back of your thigh when sitting does not always fit a simple acute hamstring strain. Especially when the pain...

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Learn the hip hinge: technique, 3 drills and mistakes

Learning the hip hinge means bending from your hips while keeping your knees softly bent and your trunk steady. Push your hips...

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Nordic curl setup for tall athletes: space and adjustment

Assessing a Nordic curl setup for tall athletes involves more than body height alone. Measure how much straight floor space you need...

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How Nordbelt appeared in Men’s Health

How did Nordbelt get into Men’s Health? On 11 May 2026, the editors requested a product for the Editor’s Pick section. We...

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HYROX training for beginners: prepare for your first race

HYROX training for beginners starts with three tasks: running, learning the race stations and choosing suitable strength work. First consider what you...

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Isometric Nordic curl: technique, angle and progression

In an isometric Nordic curl, you hold a fixed position in the forward Nordic movement while your ankles remain securely fixed and...

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Trap bar or straight bar: which deadlift should you choose?

When choosing a trap bar or a barbell deadlift, consider the movement you want to train and the setup you can repeat....

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RIR in strength training: how many reps did you have left?

RIR in strength training means how many more repetitions you estimate you could have performed after a set with the same weight...

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Taking a Nordic curl setup on a trip: anchor check and plan B

Taking a Nordic curl setup on a trip only makes sense if you know what you need beforehand and accept that the...

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Rest between sets: choose your strength-training break

Choose your rest between strength-training sets in relation to the next set: can you repeat the intended exercise with the same load...

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Running shoes for strength training: when should you change?

You do not always need to replace running shoes for strength training. Decide by exercise: your familiar running shoes are a reasonable...

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Pilates or strength training: compare goals and exercises

When choosing Pilates or strength training, start with the strength you want to develop and the exercises you actually do. A Pilates...

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