International Research Journal of Education and Technology

The hamstring muscles are a group of three muscles that are located in the back of the thighs and are responsible for flexing the knee and extending the hip. They are part of the posterior thigh region. They are vitally important in a wide variety of athletic activities, including running, jumping, and kicking, among others. Nevertheless, injuries to the hamstring muscles are extremely common in young adults, particularly among those who participate in sports and other types of physically demanding activities. This article will discuss the functions of the hamstring muscles as well as the common injuries that are associated with them in young adults.