26/08/2026
Hamstring tendon pain? This is unfortunately something we deal with regularly with our athletes. It can effect performance and is quite literally a pain in the 🍑
But..You probably don't need to avoid loading it completely.
One strategy we use is a yielding isometric — exposing the hamstring to high levels of controlled tension.
Why use it?
→ Builds tolerance to hamstring loading
→ Can be progressed relatively easily
→ Gives us another option when traditional dynamic loading isn't being tolerated well
→ Helps bridge the gap towards more demanding running and sprinting
The clip demonstrates a long lever hamstring bridge iso and a prone hamstring curl iso.
The important part isn't just the exercise however.
It's choosing the right load, range, duration and progression for the athlete in front of you.
And no — this isn't a magic exercise for hamstring tendinopathy.
It's one tool within a progressive loading programme.
If you're dealing with recurring hamstring tendon pain and want to get back to running, sprinting and playing without constantly starting again, then
📩 DM HAMSTRING if you want to know how we'd approach it.
