{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"How You Can Relieve Tight Hamstrings Through Strengthening","description":"Movement Observation: Tight hamstrings are often a result of weakness, not strength.   Lemme explain\u2014better yet\u2014lemme give you an example\u2026   When you get done with a long run or walk, your hamstrings feel incredibly tight. You might think it's because they're strong, but oftentimes this tightness is due to weakness in the hamstrings, which are compensating to keep your pelvis stable and your body upright.   Now, I\u2019ve been working with many clients who experience low back pain and pelvic floor issues, and I noticed a common pattern that weak hamstrings lead to tightness and imbalance. So, today, I\u2019m sharing these observations with you!   In this episode, you\u2019ll learn how you can relieve tight hamstrings through strengthening, improve your pelvic stability, and how to incorporate hamstring activation into your daily workouts.   Click play to hear all of this and\u2026   (00:01:35) What I have noticed in my clients working to get out of pain.   (00:02:10) Debunking the myth that tight hamstrings are strong.   (00:04:39) How tight hamstrings can disrupt overall body alignment.   (00:05:18) The connection between hamstrings and pelvic floor function.   (00:08:54) Guiding you through movements for waking up your hamstrings and tips to make them stronger, faster.   (00:21:06) Trust your body with where it's at today to get you to where you want to go.   For full show notes, visit https:\/\/www.ericaziel.com\/blog\/316   After listening, check out this episode, Why Do Your Feet Hurt? How to Stop Foot Pain in Its Tracks, by clicking >>HERE<<. ","author_name":"Core Connections with Erica Ziel","author_url":"https:\/\/www.ericaziel.com\/","html":"