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If You’re Scared of Pulling a Hamstring, Try This Magical Mobility Routine
These exercises will bulletproof your legs like nothing else!
Whether you’re a professional athlete or a complete novice in the gym, one thing is certain: the hamstrings are injury-prone. Due to the anatomical position of this muscle group and the flaws in our lifestyle, the hamstrings are frequently exposed to positions and stressors they can’t handle. Thankfully, it doesn’t have to be this way.
You see, we’re not cursed with tight, fragile hamstrings. We just aren’t doing the work to allow them to keep up with the demands we place on them.
As a kinesiologist and personal trainer, I’ve helped dozens of clients with hamstrings-specific issues find relief through simple stretches and mobility exercises. To help you achieve similar success while bulletproofing this infamous muscle group, I’m going to introduce the 5 exercises you need to foster robust, balanced hamstrings. Whether you’ve just been hit with a strain or you’re starting a new sport and want to be proactive about injury prevention, this routine is for everyone.
Here’s to happier hamstrings and a healthier you!