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Hamstring recruitment

  • 07-11-2016 1:46pm
    #1
    deadlybuzzman
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    I've noticed that whenever I do movements that would normally be thought of as working the gluten and hamstrings I never feel it in the hamstrings.
    I could do something like RDLs and Id even feel it more in the quads towards tge end rather than hamstrings.
    Anyone else ever have or coach this problem?


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  • #2
    Hanley
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    If you're feeling it in your quads something is very wrong.

    Got videos?


  • #3
    deadlybuzzman
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    Hanley wrote: »
    If you're feeling it in your quads something is very wrong.

    Got videos?

    I might have a couple of deadlift or block pull vids on instagram if that's any good?
    One thing that I'm wondering if it's relevant or not is that my physio noticed the top halves of my quads are really tight and I do feel them working more than I'd expect when hip hinging.
    Would that impede the hams (being the opposing muscle) from working properly?


  • #4
    Caliden
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    Slow negative glute ham raises will have your hamstrings screaming.


  • #5
    caviardreams
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    Also find lying leg curls good with a pause at the top, and do a very slow eccentric - also try changing your foot angle to reduce the calf input/activation.


  • #6
    Hanley
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    Next time you do an RDL/SLDL, bring it to the lowest position you're comfortable in, then straighten your legs a bit. Imagine someoen pushing your knees backwards.

    We coach that correction all the time in the gym to get people feeling their hams on SLDL/RDL.


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  • #7
    deadlybuzzman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,874 ✭✭✭deadlybuzzman


    Here are 2 deadlift variations off instagram in case theres anything there that looks off.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BJ-5n1FjT89/

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BK1ENRfgE9U/

    Yeah the likes of the leg curl stuff I do towards the end of sessions as it is, its when Im doing deadlift related movements and I dont feel like I'm working the Hams I'm wondering am I lifting at a reduced capacity?
    I like the sound of that SDL RDL cue, thats one for friday!


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