Ow Ow Ow! Hamstring cramp! Ow Ow Ow!

[thelion2005]

Had a great leg day workout. I really like working hamstrings. Today was prone ham curls ... 4 X 12 with 50, 75, 100, 75. Was impressed by Argentina Racca pro wrestler when I was teen. He had terrific hams and could really use his legs.

Warmed up with the bike and stretching. No problem with the sets. Stretched after ... nice and relaxed.

One hour later I am sitting in my chair at this site and I feel the right hammy begin to cramp like some kind of giant claw has grabbed me!

I stretch the leg out fast and start breathing slow and steady like Lamaze ... and it keeps getting worse. I'm trapped and have to wait it out. And it HURTS.

I'm trying to relax and breath and keep the muscle stretched out. After about 2-3 sweaty minutes, it lets up. I get up quick and head for the ice bags.

Big glass of water and 30 minutes of light icing and I'm OK. But that hammy feels like it was shot. WOW!

Creatine cramp? Lots of guys get this cramp from it.
Dehydration? I drink plenty of fluids, but maybe not enough before the workout.

This ice bag and I are going to be friends for the rest of the day.

 

[blackwell33]

How much water do you drink in a day on average? If you're pushing your body hard in the gym then it should be pretty high. Drink throughout the day, all day, everyday. If you're feeling thirsty during a workout or cramping, then you're probably too late. Take care of the problem before stuff like that happens..

 

[eat big]

I get that when I stretch in bed sometimes in the middle of the night. So painful.

 

[thelion2005]

How much water do you drink in a day on average? If you're pushing your body hard in the gym then it should be pretty high. Drink throughout the day, all day, everyday. If you're feeling thirsty during a workout or cramping, then you're probably too late. Take care of the problem before stuff like that happens..

Yes .... I screwed up. I drink a lot of coffee and decafs which was pointed out to me as duretic.

I have got to simply pour in more pure h2o.

 

[H_T_]

Careful, Pop, or i'll start passin' the hat around so we can get you a rascal. and yeah, anything with caffiene can dry you up quick, `specially if your doin' cardio. i got one last week at the very top of my hamstring, it sucked.

 

[thelion2005]

Careful, Pop, or i'll start passin' the hat around so we can get you a rascal. and yeah, anything with caffiene can dry you up quick, `specially if your doin' cardio. i got one last week at the very top of my hamstring, it sucked.

LOLOL

Where is that post on things we hate? Amigos and Rascals in the stores!

I hate those fat bastards younger than me riding those carts in the store! I saw one guy aiming at a woman that was in his way. He was looking for the raming speed button.

I'm gunna get one and put a big package of Depends in the front ... and go up and down the aisles groping female butts.

As for the cramp .. You are 100% correct. Less caffine and more water.