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EPISODE · Oct 27, 2025 · 5 MIN

The Hamstring Paradox: Evolution, Biomechanics, and Building Resilient Muscles

from Intellectually Curious · host Mike Breault

We untangle Lombard’s paradox, biarticular hamstrings, and the brutal reality of eccentric braking during sprinting. Explore how human evolution favors endurance running at the cost of peak power, why modern sedentary life tightens the nervous system’s “short length” guard, and how eccentric training—like Nordic curls—can remodel muscle by adding sarcomeres in series. Learn why real resilience takes weeks to months of steady work, and get practical tips to prevent hamstring injuries.Note:  This podcast was AI-generated, and sometimes AI can make mistakes.  Please double-check any critical information.Sponsored by Embersilk LLC

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