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.
While we wouldnât recommend making bad form a staple in your workouts, weâll admit that sometimes it helps to break the rules, and with this dumbbell-only routine, weâll teach you how to cheat to win. HOW IT WORKS. The workout starts with strict dumbbell curls. Since youâll be fresh, youshould have no trouble giving each set your utmost focus, using only the strength in your biceps to complete your reps. The drag curl followsâanother movement that relies on precise form and prevents your shoulders or back from assisting.