'Another reason girls have to be tougher than boys...'

ClubGas: ACL Injury

“Today on ClubhouseGas, another reason girls have to be tougher than boys.”

In this video, ClubHouseGas interviews Dr. David Marshall, an orthopedic surgeon, regarding ACL injuries in girls vs. boys.

I’d like to highlight one very important thing: Dr. Marshall points out that the quadriceps are ‘mirror muscles,’ meaning when you work your quads you can see their definition in the mirror.  This causes athletes to focus more on those muscles they (and others) can see, rather than focusing on strengthening their entire lower body so it can work properly together.  This may be one of the reasons that hamstrings are often left out of the workout regime and are therefore weaker in comparison to the quadriceps- because you can’t see their definition in the mirror as easily.