5 Reasons Your Hamstring Injuries Keep Happening (and How to Fix Them)
Torn your hamstring once, twice, or even three times? Hamstring injuries are one of the most common and recurring issues in team sports, making up 20% of all field injuries. In this video, Sam Portland highlights the five key areas you need to address to break the cycle and avoid re-injury. Learn how to strengthen your hamstrings and improve your mechanics to get back on the field stronger and faster than ever.
📌 Chapters:
0:00 – Introduction: Breaking the Hamstring Injury Cycle
0:25 – The Prevalence of Hamstring Injuries
0:42 – Reason 1: Lack of Core Stability
3:00 – Reason 2: Overstriding and Excessive Tension
4:44 – Reason 3: Weak Glutes and Muscle Imbalances
6:02 – Reason 4: Asymmetry in Stride Mechanics
7:24 – Reason 5: Poor Acceleration Mechanics
8:50 – How to Get My Proven Hamstring Rehab Plan
Key Takeaways:
• Strengthen core stability to prevent excessive pelvic rotation.
• Address technical issues like overstriding and poor acceleration mechanics.
• Balance glute and hamstring strength to avoid imbalances.
• Correct asymmetries in running stride mechanics.
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