HAMSTRING FLEXIBILITY AND LUMBOPELVIC MOVEMENT

Weerts, J., Bashkuev, M., Pan, F. & Schmidt, H. (2019). Association between hamstring flexibility and lumbopelvic posture and kinematics during ergometer rowing. Translational Sports Medicine, 2.

By Will Ruth

Do you know a rower who is always stretching their hamstrings, yet doesn't seem to get more flexible, achieve better rowing technique, or have less low back pain? What if hamstring flexibility isn't actually related to rowing technique or back pain? This article explores the role of hamstring flexibility in rowing and other factors influencing health and performance.