Background Hamstring injuries remain prevalent across a number of professional sports. In football, the incidence has even increased by 4% per year at the Champions League level over the last decade.

A fast, equipment-free assessment designed by strength and lifestyle experts in the U.S. to measure core stability, ...

Most people think they know how strong they are. But when you put it to the test, the results can be surprising. Your strength, especially your muscular endurance and control, tells a deeper story ...

Core strength testing has come a long way from the straight-legged, twisting sit-ups used before World War II. We've moved on to bent-knee sit-ups, to crunches and now to the plank pose or hanging ...

Grip strength can indicate heart health. A study links weaker grip to higher risks of heart issues. Grip strength is a better predictor than blood pressure. Test grip with a dynamometer or tennis ball ...