Running Injuries | How to Battle Tight Hamstrings!

[@jdkanuch2790]

This is a super helpful video. I'm always struggling with hamstrings, even though I'm super flexible and stretching them all the time. I knew something was off with how I run, and this video is a great jumping off point to help fix that! Thanks for the great content!

[@pegun]

Thanks for the timely video, I'm currently suffering from hamstring injury.

[@denizozcelik2766]

4 weeks for the marathon and it's been 2 weeks with this injury. I have no pain but it starts when I try to run. I have been training so much for my first marathon and never ran so much in my life. Dunno if I can make it in 4 weeks but hope to run my first marathon

[@viviandavidson2221]

this is great; especially bc it re-inforces landing under center of gravity rather than ahead of the body which is a huge reason why runners have to 'pull' their body forward with hamstrings vs propelling themselves forward with larger muscles aka glutes and quads; nice and simple drills and effective are great; not complicated thx

[@donaldlamont2656]

This is a great analysis of why people have tight hamstrings, as well as exercises to do for it.

[@papapapapapapageno]

This video is wonderful, I'd love to learn about all body functions and synergies from you.

[@balatsu1]

Thank you

[@rishiruns228]

Been struggling with this for a long time thanks man

[@djdisasterjames]

This one is awesome. Fundamental to everyone, if there was some way to pin this video to the top of the list of all your amazing content, I'd love it to be done. Great job it helped me as someone who's been scared to run because as a kid whenever my dad used to take me my knees would hurt - now I feel empowered to get up and start work on what's really wrong - rather than following Physio's advice of stretch hamstrings and calves, I can actually work on my gluten and hamstrings in sync as a system and get running. One step on my newly realised life goal of running a marathon - if I can do that properly, without injury, I can safely say my body is fixed :) Thanks Nate and the whole team!

[@TheRunExperience]

Amazing, James! We love love love hearing when these tips work for our runners. You'll get through that marathon finish, we have no doubt.

[@coachkaras123]

Excellent! Healing a hamstring tendinopathy and making progress....

[@TheRunExperience]

Coach Karas wishing you lots of strength and a speedy recovery!

[@747nelsonj]

same going on 18 months now. Cortisone was magic for about 5-6 months then not so much

[@Stringdude86]

This is fantastic thanks for all your helpful videos!

[@TheRunExperience]

You bet!

[@shokot3546]

Nice hip tucking action Coach! :) Thanks for the valuable video!

[@chicaromyers8074]

Great video, drills are awesome for reinforcement! Have any ideas for calves that love to cramp?

[@pauljohnson4786]

Where do I find good quality books (hard copy) which illustrate step by step and explain these various exercises for strengthening specific areas of the body? This would help me a lot. I'm 50 and have not run in 23 years; knee surgery and other issues got in the way. I was once an avid runner and I am currently starting all over again. Your channel and videos are indespensable! Thanks so much.

[@bboy6surme]

Thx Nate!

[@earnestbrown3247]

Think you i needed that.wow

[@normaaydeegarcia3736]

Thanks for the amazing information shared. I wanted more ideas for stretching my hamstrings. I’m currently taking physical therapy for runners knee and indeed, the knees don’t have much to do with the injury but the muscles around that aren’t helping enough. One comment to everyone saying that stretching hurts. When we have an injury stretching can be a bit painful. But that doesn’t mean is not helping. Try to start gentle and if you think you have an injury I advice to visit a sports doctor. Especially if you like remaining active. Physical therapy can do wonders

[@TheOmnipresent12]

You have a great way of explaining & emphasising better ways of exercising. I've really benefited from your analogies. A great teacher and communicator! 10/10. Many thanks! Alas, yet another great reason for squeezing my but more often! ;O]

[@wilhelmtel794]

I was happy to get a new job sitting at a computer instead of moving goods around 8 hours a day. I thought I would have more power for running but I have to fight somehow my ever-shortening hamstrings. At least I know where to turn to for a resource ✌thanks for the vid

[@CrisFrancisco]

Thank you for this video! I'm hoping to correct my running form and these videos are helping me on my way.

[@TheRunExperience]

That's what we like to hear! 👏

[@patrickpepin8577]

nice job thanks

[@tjaartvanderwalt2042]

Hi Thank you for this useful video. I have send a link to all my running buddies and suggested them to watch it. I find that a lot of us track runners do from time to time have trouble with biceps femoris tendonitis, which is a common overuse injury during speed sessions. Do you guys mind try setting up a video explaining, symptoms, rehab and prevention, very please. Kind Regards Tjarra

[@morningbless]

Love your quote ❤️😍

[@DanielCurtis-y4e]

I can run 30 minutes straight on the treadmill but real running on the ground makes my hamstrings hurt immediately. I've started putting it on an incline because people say it makes it more like real running but I don't think it does. Makes me get tired faster but it's still not like real running.

[@kathiax9818]

thanks for the tips

[@musicsimply9197]

Big ups

[@mkkaneta]

Great video. It gives me a whole new different perspective on how to loosen up my hamstrings. Stretching wasn’t cutting it but I did know what else to do. Keep up the great work!

[@carlyhoffman4468]

I just started watching your videos, and they are awesome!! I am loving them and all the info!! Thanks! Anyway you can make a video on compression socks and belts/water carriers for marathon training? Thanks!

[@TheRunExperience]

We do have a video on hydration packs already! Noted on the compression socks though :)

[@carlyhoffman4468]

Awesome!! I will check that video out, and thanks!! :)

[@jesselara4285]

Whenever I try and do this I get a really sharp pain through my hamstrings

[@Trailrunner1978]

Great video! Are you the guy who also interviewed Arnold in a blueprint to cut video?

[@miguelreyes8466]

awesome

[@alideasy4147]

should i be running with hamstring Calf pain,,,

[@interestingvideos4046]

Great video. Do you have any on groin and hip injury prevention & rehabilitation?

[@TheRunExperience]

Sexy-rudebwoygg Sexy-rudebwoygg try this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWjHk2R9l7Kpabc and also our preventing running injury playlist on our channel is full of good stuff! A lot of hip issues can be solved by working on dynamic glute and hamstring engagement through KB swings, box jumps and lunges :)

[@interestingvideos4046]

Wow God bless you and your team. thanks for your help i'll check it out

[@TheRunExperience]

No problem!

[@nicholasnahakapam9602]

Please make the video ok how to prevent tight quad muscle

[@niewidomi1937]

What's your opinion on snuff usage by runners?

[@kasimhussain93]

I've got a hamstring pain from just above the back of the knee to just below my butt especially when try straightening my leg makes football so hard 🤧 🤧🤧🤧 what's the best thing to do and should i continue to play whilst i can feel it slightly tight when i run??

[@ehk1948]

I just had arthroscopic surgery for a tear in my left medial meniscus. Do you have any videos on recovery and prevention?

[@TheRunExperience]

Edwin Knepshield wishing you a speedy recovery! Yes we do. Go to our "preventing injury" playlist on the channel and you'll see some good videos in there on knee strengthening exercises and mobility tips! Good luck!

[@PiriyaSambandaraksa]

My lower back is hurting because of my tight hamstring. I can't even do the inseam drill. will try everything here and see how that improves.

[@Stufman]

Have it become any better now six months later? :)

[@BC-nn8hs]

Hey, Like the Run experience tshirt. Where can I get one? Thanks

[@TheRunExperience]

Stay up to date on our sporadic t-shirt orders on our facebook page!

[@colinjensen3301]

I have a bit of knock knees and I try to run without having knock knees. Does that have any impact on my hamstrings?

[@muffemod]

Doing squats makes my hamstrings more sore/tight.

[@MasterDrewboy]

San Francisco in the back?

[@rickmiller48]

My upper hamstrings ache when I sit or drive for long periods (can get very painful). Will theses exercises help that, or is there something different that I should do?

[@TheRunExperience]

Rick Miller yes these will help! Also practice making a habit of flexing the foot and pushing the heel forward every 10 minutes or so when you're sitting for a long period. That will help engage the glutes and keep them "awake" during periods of stillness so that you're muscles can still fire when you begin your next activity. Hope this helps!

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[@TheRunExperience]

Sorry about that! Give this a try to get started: therunexperience.com/app You'll find everything including the 2-week quickstart in there.

[@sakthik]

Can this lead to lower back pain ? I mostly do sitting job with computers and lunch time run creates a bad low back pain within 10mins of run. What should I do to fix?

[@TheRunExperience]

Definitely could be a contributor! Have a look at this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYW6naiPqL-BqMU and this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kH3UhXmserqNqLM

[@sakthik]

The Run Experience thanks for those videos. I also liked the pre run warmup videos from you.

[@pablobaezz717]

My hamstring hurts when I run

[@wesdavenport215]

When I start running I can’t bend my knee all the way straight to its like I’m running with my legs at a 90degeses

[@TheRunExperience]

Hamstrings could be tight! I'd recommend mobilizing those at least once a day. Lots of ideas here on our channel!

[@azsegrxdhtfgvijnkomlewrhtg9508]

It's only tight in my right leg though. The left leg isn't tight at all.

[@max-ru6cz]

what a view

[@MaxwellSmart086]

Vertical not 'verticle' on your graphics. Otherwise this is great content as usual! (sorry, I'm picky with my spelling :) )

[@TheRunExperience]

Maxwell Smartish any notes are appreciated :) sometimes things get lost in translation through the editing process!

[@TheSandkastenverbot]

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