Hamstring Foam Rolling
additional smr Hamstrings (biceps femoris, semitendinosus, semimembranosus)
Hamstring SMR to reduce posterior chain stiffness and prep for mobility work.
Execution
- Sit on a foam roller with hands behind for support
- Roll from below the glutes to above the knees
- Rotate the leg slightly in and out to target different fibers
- Pause on tender spots
- 2-3 minutes per leg
Cues
- Lift glutes for more pressure
- Rotate to cover all fibers
- Breathe slowly
Common Errors
- Too little pressure
- Rolling too fast
- Skipping rotation
Progressions
- Both legs -> Single leg -> Lacrosse ball
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