Leg day yesterday. Hamstrings were the mission.
Started with lying curls just to get them firing. Took my time on the negatives and actually let the weight stretch me instead of cutting it short. By the second set they were already switched on.
Moved into RDLs. Didn’t go stupid heavy. Focus was pushing the hips back and sitting into that stretch. When the bar passes the knees and the hammies are fully loaded, that’s the money. Held that bottom position for a split second instead of bouncing it. Every rep felt controlled. No ego, just tension.
Seated curls after that were brutal. Because you’re already in hip flexion, the stretch hits differently. Slowed everything down and squeezed hard at the top. Hamstrings were cramping between sets, good sign.
Calves were the same story. Deep stretch at the bottom, pause, then controlled drive up. Not rushing reps anymore.
Finished with abductors just to get some side glute work in. Slow out, slow back. Actually felt them instead of just moving the stack.
Big thing lately running intra during workouts. Carbs + electrolytes. Energy stays stable and the pump is way better, especially on leg days. I’m not fading halfway through RDLs anymore and contractions feel stronger toward the end of the session.
Overall reminder:
The stretch is everything.
If you’re not feeling the muscle, you’re just moving weight. Gear by the goat
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