Understanding the Relationship Between Eccentric Hamstring Strength and Sprint Speed: The Scientific Secret to Fast Running

Authors : Emre Altundağ, Çağlar Soylu

Pages : 160-170

Doi:10.55929/besad.1531179

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Publication Date : 2024-10-15

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This study aimed to investigate the impact of eccentric hamstring strength, identified as a significant factor in the risk of hamstring injury, on maximum sprinting speed. Twenty-three football players competing in the Turkish Super League, with an average age of 25.12±3.22, were included in the study. The eccentric hamstring muscle strength of the athletes was measured using the N3 Nordic Hamstring Curl Exercise device. The maximum sprinting speeds of the players were determined by a GPS analyst. It was found that there was no significant relationship between eccentric hamstring strength on both dominant and non-dominant sides and maximum sprinting speed. Similarly, no significant relationship was found between the difference in eccentric hamstring strength between the two sides and maximum sprinting speed values (p>0.05). The study concluded that there is no association between eccentric hamstring muscle strength parameters and maximum sprinting speed in football players. As confirmed in this study, isolated maximum eccentric hamstring muscle strength alone does not appear to be the sole determinant parameter for horizontal force production during sprinting. However, further research is needed in this area.
Keywords : Eksantrik kas kuvveti, futbol, hamstring, sprint