Hamstrung :(

Still feeling that pull, I decided to do some research. Well, I think a tweaked my left hamstring a few weeks back. For those who are curious what exactly the hamstrings are, here's a few diagrams and description:




Basically, the three muscles semitendinosus, semimembranosus and biceps femoris make up the hamstrings. They run from the ischial tuberosity on the pelvis to the tibia (medially for the semi's and laterally for biceps femoris). They allow you to extend the hip and bend the knee. I think I pulled mine up high, near the ischial tuberosity when I pulled on the heel hook.

I was surprised how weak they were when I got on the weight machine yesterday. Guess that's one more thing to work on and strengthen.