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  [Posted 10/22/2012 8:58:35 AM]  Hamstrings

[kenr1028]


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All summer long I have battled a very tight right hamstring. I've tried a foam roller, stretching, and a heating pad, all of which just offered relief for a few days at best. Other than doing lunges or leg curls, does anybody have thoughts on how to strenthen hamstrings?




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  [Posted 10/22/2012 10:18:49 AM]  Hamstrings

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https://youtube.com/watch?v=RpJab7LcbxE



There are several glaring issues with this video . . . the oblivious aside, the flamboyant points he is making and the technique he utilizes is outstanding.  Try stretching differently and see how things go.  Report back in two weeks too, damn it!




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  [Posted 10/22/2012 10:24:06 AM]  Hamstrings

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And I completely agree with the theory that the only muscle you really need to stretch, injuries and chronic problems specific to individuals (i.e. those who get IT band issues and such) aside, is your hamstrings.




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  [Posted 10/22/2012 11:11:21 AM]  Hamstrings

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My college coach always recommended the exercise outlined on this page.



http://excelsiorgroup.co.uk/blog/preventing-hamstring-injuries-do-you-need-do-another-warm



It's more for sprinters... but it couldn't hurt.



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  [Posted 10/22/2012 1:10:07 PM]  Hamstrings

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The glaring issue of that video is that the guy wears those shorts and hat for the public, yikes! As soon as I'm done typing this I will begin stretching and let you know how things progress.  Thanks for the info.




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  [Posted 10/22/2012 1:12:22 PM]  Hamstrings

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Shea-



I do remember doing this back in High School. I will begin doing this and let you know how it goes. Thanks for the link.




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