Why does my left hamsting sometimes cramp when I swim?

Question

Its the only muscle that does this. I drink alot of OJ and other juices and drink more the enough water. I even stretch. What gives? I only swim freestyle and I do this in the ocean.

Answer 1

Maybe your kicking is not ballanced and you stress this muscle out first.

Answer 2

I am NO pro @ swimming, but maybe you should get someone to record you on video so you can see the way you swim , perhaps you are just moving the wrong way & that could be causing it ?

hope someone else can give you a better answer, but I figured this tip might help

good luck

Answer 3

Coaches always seemed to recommend eating more bananas (or, in general, potassium) to help with beginning of season cramps. Could help.