tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007050355748263232.post2801479528435322742..comments2024-03-14T03:05:48.400-04:00Comments on RunnerDude's Blog: Have You Hugged Your Hammies Today?RunnerDudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15209079063314051451noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007050355748263232.post-14854887095632998512012-04-09T12:06:27.482-04:002012-04-09T12:06:27.482-04:00Great article, Thad.
I think one of the big misc...Great article, Thad. <br /><br />I think one of the big misconceptions runners have when they get hamstring issues is to immediately start doing hamstring curls. However, as your post eloquently pointed out, that's not the movement that activates the hamstring in running.<br /><br />As I've read and learned at conferences, the critical motion for running is what Dr. Yessis and renowned sprint coach Dan Pfaff call the "pawback motion". This is the movement where you drive the leg down and back after the foot touches down.<br /><br />To strengthen the specific motion, here is a youtube video I found: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9HWRUMEa0Q. I've used it myself and found it to really improve the explosive power when trying to run fast.<br /><br />Thanks again for the great post.Jeff Gaudettehttp://runnersconnect.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007050355748263232.post-58734527114404190032012-03-14T06:10:35.609-04:002012-03-14T06:10:35.609-04:00As someone working to break hip flexor dominance a...As someone working to break hip flexor dominance and engage my hamstrings and glutes, I found this post really useful. Thanks as always!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00473843674999627197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007050355748263232.post-56693266823400251222012-03-11T11:19:42.076-04:002012-03-11T11:19:42.076-04:00Well, my hammies have traditionally been a weak sp...Well, my hammies have traditionally been a weak spot for me, but your article reinforces the importance of them. I am doing a better job of giving them some love by including one-legged squats and curls. I'm seeing the difference, too. Wish you the best...Mr. Motoactvhttp://www.triedandtrueproductreviews.com/reviews/motoactv-fitness-tracker-sports-watch-reviewnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007050355748263232.post-83371589915758149122012-03-10T09:11:42.626-05:002012-03-10T09:11:42.626-05:00Thanks for the advice. I did not realize the impor...Thanks for the advice. I did not realize the importance of those slow, controlled eccentric hammie moves.Half Crazed Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17046649398812050664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007050355748263232.post-13949856668587509592012-02-27T10:59:35.013-05:002012-02-27T10:59:35.013-05:00Great information here. I personally really enjoy ...Great information here. I personally really enjoy one-legged squats with the non-balancing foot extended out front. I have also found that the two hour Power Yoga video I do by Bryan Kest is extremely beneficial. Various balancing exercises on one leg held for a decent amount of time work wonders. Like standing on the left leg with the right leg extended straight back in the air parallel to the floor, with the left handing touching the floor by the left forefoot, body bent over. Lots of great combos out there with an ever increasing amount of variety with the many exercises you have included.Williamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12246097814012645596noreply@blogger.com