Signs of Tight Hamstrings in Runners, Cyclists and Triathletes

Tight hamstrings are one of the most common complaints among endurance athletes — and one of the most mismanaged. They are a leading contributor to lower back pain, reduced running stride length, poor cycling power transfer, and hamstring strains that can sideline athletes for weeks. Yet many runners, cyclists, and triathletes either ignore the signs entirely or address tightness with stretching…