Hamstring pain? Weak hammies? The hamstrings have two major functions: extension of the hip and flexion of the knee. People can be great at one and not the other. For instance, someone recently mentioned in our community that they have no issues deadlift and doing hip extension exercises, but as soon as they do knee flexion exercises, their hamstrings start to cramp. Cramping of a muscle is often a sign that the muscle itself is weak - or that it isn’t used to being activated in that particular

Hamstring Strain Reinjury Nearly one third of hamstring strain injuries recur within the first year following rehabilitation and a return to athletic activity. Research suggests several factors contribute to the high rate of reinjury: Persistent weakness in the injured muscle Reduced extensibility of the musculotendon unit due to scar tissue Compensatory changes in the biomechanics of movement due to the original injury Lack of strength and control of the lumbopelvic muscles Quadriceps tightness

4 ways to prevent a hamstring injury ⛓️‍💥❤️‍🩹. A hamstring injury is usually a tear or strain (pulled muscle) in the group of muscles and tendons in the back of your thigh. It’s one of the most common and troublesome injuries seen most in athletes. Hamstring strains are both common and painful. These movements will stretch and strengthen your hamstrings 🙌🏽. The main job of your hamstring is to allow your leg to flex (bend) and extend (stretch). You use your hamstring the most when you:Run, j