Hamstrung
August 30, 2011 Category: Blog 2 Comments 
Today’s Workout:
Press 2-2-2-2-2-2
Then:
AMRAP 12
30 Second “L” Sit
5 Press at 60% 2RM
5 36/28″ Box Jumps
Your hamstrings are a collection of 3 muscles located on the posterior of your thigh. They help control extension of the hip. Muscles do not only create force concentrically, but also have an elastic quality giving them similar properties to a rubber band. If you have tight hamstrings they cannot function as well elastically promoting a higher risk of a pull or tear. Tight hammies also wreak havoc on your lower back. Take the time to stretch, roll, and keep your hamstrings supple and pliable because they are integral to MANY of the motions we practice (think jumping, squatting, landing, pulling).
Great links; thanks Nick!
Damnit–I suck at pressing and wanted to be there for it today. Sadly, the noon class is the only one I can make on Tuesdays…I would MUCH rather have been in the gym then than in a stupid lab meeting.