Are you getting frustrated dealing with tight hamstrings and no matter how much you stretch everyday they are still tight? This is something a lot of people struggle with and they come to us saying that they are chronically stretching, but nothing works. In response we say that your hamstrings may not actually be tight… they may just be weak!
One of the biggest impacts of weak hamstrings is posture! If you are someone that sits for long periods of time or has a long commute then this is probably contributing to your problem. When you sit or slouch a lot the pelvis rolls back and this will in turn pull at the hamstrings putting them in a constantly shortened position. Over time, this will slowly weaken the muscles and cause this tight feeling that can’t be fixed with only stretching.
We show some great hamstring strengthening exercises to build muscle and get rid of the discomfort and tightening feeling you are experiencing. We show you exactly where to start as a beginner and how to progress the exercises as you get stronger. Progression is necessary to be able to adapt with muscle growth as exercises start feeling easier they need to be advanced to boost strength!
We hope this helps in your search to find relief for chronically tight hamstrings without results! If your pain continues or you need help with anything else and you are local to us please reach out to us at 678-400-0300!
