Johan Lahti

Johan Lahti, a strength and conditioning coach with a PhD, dives deep into the intricacies of hamstrings and their role in athletic performance. He discusses the anatomical complexities that make hamstrings essential for speed and injury prevention. Lahti highlights the differences between proximal and distal injuries, the impact of fatigue on injury risk, and the necessity of targeted rehabilitation strategies. He also shares practical training recommendations, including the importance of trunk control and specific muscle activation techniques for optimal performance.

Join experts Matthew Bourne, a sports science guru on hamstring injury prevention, Nick Court, a strength coach for elite football players, and Johan Lahti, a researcher dissecting injury risk factors. They discuss the importance of individualized training and eccentric conditioning, spotlighting the Nordic hamstring exercise. The trio also emphasizes the critical roles of proper sprint mechanics and strength asymmetries. Innovative training strategies and personalized rehabilitation plans are also vital topics, all aimed at reducing the prevalence of hamstring injuries in sports.