i thought really hard about when the last time i pulled a muscle was....and i couldn't remember. i think it's been that long. like maybe back in high school. and it's not like i ever stretch before i run. i just walk out my front door, or show up at the park, and go. and i seldom stretch after i run.
i've always secretly thought stretching was overrated, and since i never pulled anything, i never made it a point to stretch.
but i pulled my hamstring this morning.
and it hurt.
was i running? nope.
playing softball? nope.
doing some strenuous biking? nope.
i was at the gym.
doing bicep curls.
and i pulled my hamstring.
somehow that seems to go against the laws of physics.
you may be thinking: how does one pull a muscle in the leg, when they're only moving their arms?
it's simple, really. a caveman could do it. i was standing up and using the dumbbell bar, doing my 3rd set of bicep curls. like i'd done the past two times, i dropped forward to put the bar on the floor.
should've bent my legs. even just a bit.
instead....RRRRrrrrriiiiiiipp. (you know the feeling.)
apparently i like to think i'm more flexible than i really am.
thankfully, i ran monday and tuesday nights so i was planning on taking tonight off. i think this is a sign that i need to start doing pilates again.
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If I've learned anything from Geico commercials, it's that you shouldn't make fun of cavemen.
And I hope you're ready for Sunday! :)
That sounds like something I would do...which is why I really try and avoid dumbbells
Only you...
Oohhh.....I love me some pilates. :)
Sorry about your hammy. I know that hurts like a....well, like ripping part of your body.
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