24 Post(s)Gender: MaleGoal: Gain MuscleDate Joined: January 1, 2014
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Hye guys...i'm wondering why i have the pain at my groin after doing the leg squad...i think,i have do the best form but still i have the same problem.just lifting about 120 lbs,and the sharp sensation of the pain will come after a few sets...somebody could help me..its kind of hard for me because i cant ignore the pain when doing my workout...or maybe the weight is too heavy...btw,i'm doing the 5x5 workout.
Hye guys...i'm wondering why i have the pain at my groin after doing the leg squad...i think,i have do the best form but still i have the same problem.just lifting about 120 lbs,and the sharp sensation of the pain will come after a few sets...somebody could help me..its kind of hard for me because i cant ignore the pain when doing my workout...or maybe the weight is too heavy...btw,i'm doing the 5x5 workout.
Well, its probably tight adductors. Those are the muscles that are on the inside of your leg. They start from the knee and attach to to your groin area. You are probably doing squats with a narrow feet stance, which is making the adductors tight which leads to pain. This is not wrong of you but you have to adjust it now. First of all switch to wide stance squats. Push your knees out and spread your legs. This way the adductors will be at a stretched position, and they wont be able to cramp as much, so no more pain. Secondly, start stretching your adductors. Search "adductors stretch" and start doing it daily before you squat and before you go to bed at night. Finally, if you are doing normal deadlifts, switch to sumo deadlifts. Same idea with the squats :)
Good luck!
#HTH! Kostas
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6 Years Lifting Experience
Bachelors in Molecular Chemistry/Biochemistry, Working towards Masters
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24 Post(s)Gender: MaleGoal: Gain MuscleDate Joined: January 1, 2014
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Thanks brotha..you really understand which part is the most pain...really i can felt it from my knee till my groin..its hard to do the squat..but doing the dead lift,i still can do it...
Well, its probably tight adductors. Those are the muscles that are on the inside of your leg. They start from the knee and attach to to your groin area. You are probably doing squats with a narrow feet stance, which is making the adductors tight which leads to pain. This is not wrong of you but you have to adjust it now. First of all switch to wide stance squats. Push your knees out and spread your legs. This way the adductors will be at a stretched position, and they wont be able to cramp as much, so no more pain. Secondly, start stretching your adductors. Search "adductors stretch" and start doing it daily before you squat and before you go to bed at night. Finally, if you are doing normal deadlifts, switch to sumo deadlifts. Same idea with the squats :)
Good luck!
#HTH! Kostas
Btw,i just want to know of i can take any painkiller med..
Thanks brotha..you really understand which part is the most pain...really i can felt it from my knee till my groin..its hard to do the squat..but doing the dead lift,i still can do it...
Yea this is quite normal. I have seen it with A LOT of people. The pain is usually located near the groin but sometimes it can also be near the inside of the knee. Painkillers will not do much because this is not an actual "injury". Doctors usually give you a mild muscle-relaxant in these cases. Just stretch it man, and it will go away. I dont advise painkillers because they might mask the pain, and make you think you are ok. Then you go in the gym and injure it further. :)
Muscular Strength Athlete and Content Manager
6 Years Lifting Experience
Bachelors in Molecular Chemistry/Biochemistry, Working towards Masters
Lifting Style & Philosophy : Aikido, Energy, Balance, Flexibility, Posture
Yea this is quite normal. I have seen it with A LOT of people. The pain is usually located near the groin but sometimes it can also be near the inside of the knee. Painkillers will not do much because this is not an actual "injury". Doctors usually give you a mild muscle-relaxant in these cases. Just stretch it man, and it will go away. I dont advise painkillers because they might mask the pain, and make you think you are ok. Then you go in the gym and injure it further. :)
Right on Kostas.
Willbert87, maybe thhis video can help you with some stretching to help correct the issue.
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