posted Mon, 12/09/2013 - 17:47
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Why do my hamstrings cramp up so easily?
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I've never been able to work that out very hard without getting horrible cramps. As soon as it starts I have to sit down on ground with legs out front for around 5-15 minutes keeping them stretched.
It sucks not to be able to work them out. Recently I've been getting the same symptoms in other muscle groups.
Is there a drug that I can take that will prevent 100% of muscle cramps? or at the very least reduce the chance of getting them?
I really want to work on my legs but these cramps limit the amount of reps I can do before I'm sitting on the ground.
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I put a whole avocado in my morning shake. They have about 3 times as much potassium as bananas. Then again they've got the fat, but I'm on a bulking cycle, so I'm gtg. Just saying. Good luck!
Also as much water and bananas and coconut water I drank and ate, there was no improvement, it was all stretching that cured the cramps
I had the same exact problem, after squats and leg press if I tried to do leg curls, by the second set I instantly cramped I learned to stretch and stretch all thru my leg workout and was able to do long hard workouts with out cramps. My suggestion is between every leg curl set get up and stretch your hamstrings. In the last 4 months I can see with the consistent stretching I'm more flexible and don't cramp. Good luck because cramping sucks and I know how bad they can fuck up ur workout.
acaldenCramps seem to be going away when I got my whey protein. Its got BCAA's which I've been out of for a while. I think it really has to do mostly with nutrition. Each scopes got 150mg of potassium in it too. So cramps are basically gone. I still feel them trying to come on but its like they are a symptom of opportunity. A weakness that is exploited if I don't eat when muscles need.
acaldenFuck guys... It's 2:24 AM ... Just got 100% full blown cramp in my left calf. like BOOM I could feel the little spot in there that it happened. Im schizo affective and going through a whole lot of mental bull shit right now and it seems as if something I did in my head set it off...
Feet and basically whole legs are right on the verge of cramping up... This happens only when I'm trying to go to sleep. Used to happen in the middle of my sleep right in one or both hamstrings.
Wish there was some kinda way to remove the cause of the cramps... maybe something to prevent it from developing into a full blown cramp. I tried a muscle relaxer before but did nothing. There is one I read about that works ONLY on the muscle fibers and has no addictive potential or something but don't remember anything about it.
acaldenJust got my new protein in today. 150mg of potassium per scoop and all the BCAAs I could possibly need. Will let you all know if there is improvement. (My cramps happen randomly especially at night)
Ace VenturaI have had a similar issue for some time now. I just start with a low weight on leg curls, and work my way up during the set. So maybe 5 reps at 65lbs, then pop the pin up 2 spots, 5 more reps and so on. On heavier sets I'll still start at a very low weight, but I'll just jump the weight up in larger increments. I do this same type of shit for certain other bodyparts as well, especially biceps.
drink coconut water has more potassium than a banana and orange juice
Agreed. Love the coconut water.
acaldennot made of money here guys...
You can simply go to the store and purchase a potassium supplement for quite cheap. How that?
acaldenbro I was trying to be funny saying I cant afford to be buying coconuts and drinking the water all the time...
No problem. It's hard to get tone in posts. I do love coconut water, but it can be spendy.
acaldenI think I'm wrong anyways I think whats in the coconuts coconut milk? plus your right I always sound like im coming off like a dick. I guess its just how god wants you to interpret it because fuck me I guess... lol
You need to add things like, "lol, lmao, jk," etc. That should clear that problem up for you. I've found that I actually have to say these thing out loud in person, so as to not sound like a dick. (lmao) I get cramps in my hams ad calves. On many occasions (when this happens, it happens every time I flex said muscle(s) for a day or two) I've tried eating a few bananas throughout the day, w/no improvement. This is much worse and more frequent when I'm on. Even just test, but especially w/dbol. Maybe dehydration. I drink a lot of water tho. How is your water intake?
It can always be difficult to get what people mean from just a sentence or two.
It's water that in coconuts. Coconut milk is when they take the pulp (the white coconut) and press it. The coconut water has potassium, other minerals and electrolytes.
acaldenThanks guys... I have some protein with BCAAs in it and Ill go pick up some potassium sups from walmart or something. Warm up / stretch b4 workout (i never stretch before just warm up). So ill give it all a try and see how it works out ! thanks!
Orange juice before you workout. A glass of orange juice has more potassium than a large banana. Stretching before and after will help and drink more water. Also you can go to Walmart or any pharmacy and get potassium.
Edit: BCAAs while you workout.
Many BCAA products out there have a nice dose of potassium and other electrolytes in them. I won't work out without them. Thanks +1.
Potassium, sodium(in moderation), H2O
Also warm up better and stretch better!
Good luck man cramps suck