Cramped hamstrings

[Guest Dance_Like_This]

Sometimes when I do pirouettes in attitude, I tend to get cramped up in my hamstring. Does anyone have an idea why and what I could do to prevent it? Thanks in advance

[Victoria Leigh]

Not sure why this happens, but the only thing I know to prevent it is to be sure you are totally warmed up and that your hamstrings have been well stretched before you do these turns.

[Guest Dance_Like_This]

Okay, I'll try that Ms. Leigh....I'm warm by the time we do this in class but I'll try stretching before...Thanks again

[les_sylphides_]

Cramps are often caused by a lack of potassium . . . try bananas but not too many becuase that could lead to (bowel) problems.

 

Also, when you're in attitude, you may be gripping your muscles really tightly, these will cause them to cramp up. What you need to do is USE them but not tighten them up as much as you can. this is a hard feeling to learn . . sorry if i couldn't explain it very well.

[Guest Dance_Like_This]

Thanks les_sylphides_. I get what youre saying, I'll try both. Thanks again