Weak Hamstrings?

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ScottUK

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Hi, i like to run and play football alot, which includes me having to run, altho it seems i tend to pull or just strain my hamstrings alot and forces me to rest my legs for a week or so. Does anyone know how too avoid this and maybe if i hav a problem?
 
I know this sounds "cheesy", but injuries are like fire. You have to make sure the fire is completely out before you can start treating it. Because as you know, if a fire is not completely out, there is a chance of it coming back again. (another words, if a injury is "almost" healed, and you do an activity, more likely your injury may come back)...

I'd say rest your leg for a good week or two if you're a "chronic puller". Then start working on your leg strength AND your flexibility. I'm guessing that your hamstrings are tight, which limits your range of motion and could be what is causing your hamstring pulls. But that's all I can really say for right now, kinda hard to do an assessment online:rolleyes:... hope that helps
 
Thanks for the help, am guessin making them more flexible by stretching more often, how can i work on my leg strength
 
Machines that might be helpful could include: Plyopress, Multi-Hip, Leg Curls, Squats (but if you have access to a plyopress don't bother with squats), Swiss Ball, etc..

What kind of equipment do you have access to?
 
Well i am only 15, i aint sure on the equipment but i am gonna start going to the gym in a few weeks as i still have exams to go
 
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