Bad hamstrings?!
Question:
Bad hamstrings?
I have bad hamstrings. Is there any way to correct this. I have pulled both of them 5 or more times. A couple of times really bad. I have larger than average legs and to work out and do leg exercises, but I still fear pulling them. I am a bit overweight. I know they feel better when I lose weight. For instance I have recently lost 15 lbs and feel comfortable running faster than I have previously. I do exercise them, but not as often as I should. I just quit whatever I am doing if I feel a bit of tightness in them. I do play football and baseball. I guess my question is: Will my hamstrings ever feel like I have no fear of pulling them. Once in awhile I get to that point and then I decide to run full speed and I pull it again.
Additional Details3 weeks ago
I weigh 230 lbs. I always stretch before I do any activity. About 10 years ago I was into powerlifting and I have fairly large legs. About 5 years ago I was more into running. I lost alot of weight, but my legs are still fairly big.
Answers:
Make sure you are hydrating, and also add potassium to your diet, you lose that when working muscles. If this doesn't help, you may want to look into exercises with a lower impact, but more for toning, this will help your hamstrings, and should also relieve the pain.