Hamstring injuries aren't all the same. So why do we train them like they are?

Danny Foley challenges conventional hamstring training by exploring the role of pelvic position, rotation, and alignment in tissue function.

Hamstring injuries aren't all the same. So why do we train them like they are? We spend a lot of time talking about hamstring strength, but are we paying enough attention to how these tissues actually function under the demands of sport? In this clip from the ALTIS Team Speed Coach Certification, Danny Foley challenges some of the conventional thinking around hamstring training. His starting point? Pelvic position, rotation, and alignment. From there, he explores why we may be overly reliant on hinge patterns, the relationship between the hamstrings and adductors, and the importance of developing eccentric capacity before progressing toward faster, more reflexive movement. The progression he outlines is worth considering: → Isolate and develop isometric strength → Integrate the hamstrings with the adductors → Build eccentric braking capacity → Introduce speed, rotation, and reflexive demands The bigger question is whether our training progressions adequately prepare athletes for the forces and movement demands they'll encounter on the field. This is the kind of thinking Danny brings to Team Speed, alongside Stuart McMillan and Les Spellman. Together, they connect the biomechanics of speed, practical on-field development, and the health and readiness considerations that influence what athletes can actually tolerate and express. ⏳ 5 DAYS TO GO! Team Speed Coach Certification – Level I begins October 19. Six months of structured education, practical application, and live discussions with three of the leading practitioners in team sport speed development. If you're responsible for developing speed in team sport, we'd love to have you join us. 🔗 loom.ly/u1Uvkgg