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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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.
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