hamstrings / quad (im)balance?

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Hi all, could you give me some info/advice on hamstring/quad imbalance? Should hamstrings be nearly as strong as quads (measured somewhat artificially with curling/extension machines)? Kb swing hits "posterior" more right? Will have follow-up Qs but let's start with those for now. Thanks man.

[Peacedog]

I've seen it with cyclists. Really strong muscles in the quads and weaker hamstrings.

Squatting and deadlifting seem to clean it up pretty fast. Although, they need to start with a squatting weight that they find laughably light as their lack of eccentric strength can get them into trouble really quickly.

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pretty sure this is me as well (football/soccer, some cycling, some tennis, some pickle ball). hamstrings are probably far, far weaker (measured only on hamstring curl vs. leg extension machines). I was doing kb swings for a while, but injured my calf. almost done rehabbing and looking to minimize a few weak spots/imbalances. I can't do heavy squats or deadlifts due to a shoulder injury/condition, so probably going to get back to kb swings for the "posterior chain". any advice/comments/snark welcome.

[Peacedog]

Kettle bells or t-handle swings are probably your best bet.

Some specialty equipment like a safety squat bar (see below) or belt squats would work too but that equipment is pretty rare outside powerlifting gyms.

Have you thought about surgery to repair the shoulder?

http://www.roguefitness.com/sb-1-rogue-safety-squat-bar

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Yeah the surgeon offered to re-break my collarbone and reset everything. But there is no real need for me to do that. I can lift enough weight for regular life. I can do exercise I want to do. Gonna see my PT who will try to work on the adhesions, then we'll see.

Thanks for the advice and info. I think kb will work fine for now.