Treatments. Lateral collateral ligament tears do not heal as well as medial collateral ligament tears do. Grade 3 lateral collateral ligament tears may require surgery. In some cases, all that is required is rest, wearing a brace, taking pain relievers such as ibuprofen and having physical therapy.
Research does suggest that the lying leg curl is better at activating the lower lateral and lower medial hamstrings compared to the semi-stiff leg deadlift, but this doesnât necessarily mean itâs a required movement.
Limited strength in the forearms can result in fatigue when lifting weights or while completing many task required by hands, like cooking, yard work and holding power tools. Dumbbell hammer curls will help strengthen your forearms so you can complete everyday task without arms being painfully worn out. Keep the elbows locked and close to your body. 2  Through the whole hammer curl, keep your elbows locked in at your sides. 3  If you find that when you are doing the hammer curl that your elbows are moving forward, lower your weight.