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Originally Posted by ThaVirus
Anyone have any issues with hamstring tightness?
I’ve been trying to get back into sprinting and my hamstrings are by far the limiting factor. I can’t get to 80% without feeling like my hamstrings are going to rip off the bone.
I’ve done some research and apparently extended periods of sitting down can cause your hammies to shorten. I also haven’t kept any sort of stretching routine over the last 15 years so I’m sure that doesn’t help.
I’ve been focusing on hitting leg curls just in case it’s a lack of strength or muscle imbalance issue while stretching from time to time but curious if any others have dealt with similar issues..
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It's probably not just your hammys. Your hip adductors(?) are probably shortened as well.
When I began trying to try and run again after years off, I think it took 3-5 months to get most of my range of motion back. And I was stretching 5-6 days a week to get there. Pretty sure ta the time it took at least two months before I even noticed much improvement. Bottom line, you have to be committed and consistent to see results, once you've neglected those areas for decades.