Shorter Semitendinosus and Biceps Femoris Tendon Lengths Linked to Greater Eccentric Strength in College Football Players

Authors

Garett Lesa, Brigham Young University - ProvoFollow
Malorie Wiland, Brigham Young UniversityFollow
A. Wayne Johnson, Brigham Young University - Provo

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Keywords

Eccentric Hamstring Strength, Hamstring Tenons

Abstract

All American football players depend on hamstring muscle strength and tendon resilience to perform. If we can better understand the relationship between hamstring strength and tendon length, we would be able to tailor training strategies such as stretching to enhance performance and/or reduce injuries. This study investigates the relationship between semitendinosus, semimembranosus, and biceps femoris in accordance to eccentric hamstring strength (EHS).

BYU ScholarsArchive Citation

Lesa, Garett; Wiland, Malorie; and Johnson, A. Wayne, "Shorter Semitendinosus and Biceps Femoris Tendon Lengths Linked to Greater Eccentric Strength in College Football Players" (2025). Library/Life Sciences Undergraduate Poster Competition 2025. 15.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/library_studentposters_2025/15

Document Type

Book

Publication Date

2025

Language

English

College

Life Sciences

Department

Exercise Sciences

University Standing at Time of Publication

Senior

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