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How can one pull a hamstring on purpose?
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Not easy: A pulled hamstring is a strain of the hamstring muscle. This usually occurs when an eccentric load is placed on the muscle causing an excessive stretch or tear. This somewhat difficult to accomplish intentionally.
Answered 4/14/2020
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