Foam Rolling Hamstrings: Dos, Don'ts & How To

In this video, Maryke explains in which cases you should not be foam rolling your hamstrings, including why foam rolling a hamstring strain is usually not a good idea. Then she explains in what cases it may be useful, and finally she demonstrates her favourite way of foam rolling her hamstrings.

Chapters:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:45 When not to foam roll your hamstrings
00:01:52 When foam rolling your hamstrings is useful
00:02:31 How to foam roll your hamstrings – demo

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References:
Capote Lavandero G, Rendón Morales PA, Analuiza A, et al. Effects of myofascial self-release. Systematic review. Revista Cubana de Investigaciones Biomédicas 2017;36(2):271-83.

Macgregor LJ, Fairweather MM, Bennett RM, et al. The Effect of Foam Rolling for Three Consecutive Days on Muscular Efficiency and Range of Motion. Sports Medicine-Open 2018;4(1):26.

Morales‐Artacho A, Lacourpaille L, Guilhem G. Effects of warm‐up on hamstring muscles stiffness: Cycling vs foam rolling. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports 2017;27(12):1959-69.

Mueller-Wohlfahrt H-W, Haensel L, Mithoefer K, et al. Terminology and classification of muscle injuries in sport: a consensus statement. Br J Sports Med 2012:bjsports-2012-091448.

Schroeder AN, Best TM. Is self myofascial release an effective preexercise and recovery strategy? A literature review. Current Sports Medicine Reports 2015;14(3):200-08.

Zazac A. Literature Review: Effects of Myofascial Release on Range of Motion and Athletic Performance. 2015

[adriennedagostino]

Great video, thank you so much! I'm hoping this helps with my consistently tight hamstrings. Cheers from Boston!

[rakeshsolanki]

The video was very helpful, thank you Ma'am.

[MrCrownsmith]

What are the well blocks (spelling?). Do you have a link please? Thanks. Great videos.

[Pete_Furlong]

Hi, thank you! Should I foam roll before or after stretching?

[juwjut]

Hello, can we use it for hamstring tendinopathy ? thank you

[Oscarps]

Can I foam roll if I have Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy?

[newts]

my podiatrist has said I have to stretch my calfs and hamstrings should I use a foam roller before the stretching

[dfortknighter]

So you said that when you pull your muscle, it means that the fibers are torn. And the whole point of going to gym, is to tear your muscle fibers so that they can regenerate, therefore is it still okay to use a foam roller one day after a gym session??