Women Tight hamstrings?

[jbird]

My gymmie appears to have very tight hamstrings which may be affecting her ability to get her legs completely straight on pull overs, leg raises, etc. I never noticed until tonight when she was goofing around at home and stretching her legs. Is this common? I did some reading and it could be related to a weak core, back, etc. What should we do?

 

[ascarter1]

Talk to her coaches and let them make suggestions.

 

[cadybearsmommy]

Agree with talking to coaches. Does your gym happen to have a dance teacher on staff? My dd has tight hamstrings too and our dance instructor who works with them an hour once a week was able to give her some great stretching ideas. It has helped tremendously. And it doesn't hurt to stretch and do splits, sit in pike, etc at home on the off days either, my dd has had to work hard for her flexibility so I totally get it!