pain while squatting?

[jrock817]

I have recently hit a problem doing my squats. I took some time off squatting b/c i work on my feet, and i would be too sore to do the heavy lifting required along with the 12-13 hours on my feet. i never lost leg tone, as i havedone cardio and some light leg workouts. my problem now is the feeling that i am overstretching the inner aspect of my upper thighs. it gets so tight and has that "i know im hurting my bodyfeeling" i have to stop doing squats for that day and go to the leg press. this problem only started over the last two times ive done squats. i actually pride myself on leg day, as that is the only day i religiously stretch before i start my workout. does anyone have any stretching suggestions that can help me? also to note it only happens when i do a real squat, meaning getting my legs parallel. i tried doing half-ass squats yesterday for a set and did not get the feeling. leg day isnt until friday so hopefully i can get some advice before then. thanks in advance

 

[NXG+]

I have recently hit a problem doing my squats. I took some time off squatting b/c i work on my feet, and i would be too sore to do the heavy lifting required along with the 12-13 hours on my feet. i never lost leg tone, as i havedone cardio and some light leg workouts. my problem now is the feeling that i am overstretching the inner aspect of my upper thighs. it gets so tight and has that "i know im hurting my bodyfeeling" i have to stop doing squats for that day and go to the leg press. this problem only started over the last two times ive done squats. i actually pride myself on leg day, as that is the only day i religiously stretch before i start my workout. does anyone have any stretching suggestions that can help me? also to note it only happens when i do a real squat, meaning getting my legs parallel. i tried doing half-ass squats yesterday for a set and did not get the feeling. leg day isnt until friday so hopefully i can get some advice before then. thanks in advance

Well it sounds like you have tight adductors...you could try a dynamic warm up for them by sitting with feet soles together and gradually leaning forward and placing firm/gentle downward pressure on your knees with your elbows (i find i have to use my hands to keep my feet tog). Release, come back up and repeat, 20 reps or so.

Also try bringing your stance in somewhat and pointing your toes straight ahead. Both would reduce adductor recruitment.

 

[jrock817]

thanks for the advice i will try that on friday

 

[pullinbig]

thanks for the advice i will try that on friday

post a video up of work set and lets see whats going on.

 

[jrock817]

brought in my stance and definitely felt the difference. i also spent another 5 minutes stretching. amazing how different squats can be just with your feet in a slightly different spot. thanks again for the help

 

[NXG+]

brought in my stance and definitely felt the difference. i also spent another 5 minutes stretching. amazing how different squats can be just with your feet in a slightly different spot. thanks again for the help

no problem, like Pullinbig says, if it doesnt clear up get a vid up.