8,459 athletes lined up in one analysis, hamstring tears cut by half: fewer than 11% of clubs actually do the exercise
A landmark analysis of 8,459 athletes reveals that the Nordic hamstring curl reduces tear risk by 51%—a finding that should have transformed sports medicine. Yet across Europe, fewer than 11% of professional clubs actually implement it consistently. The gap between what research proves and what coaches do reveals uncomfortable truths about athletic culture.