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Tips for avoiding cramping (hamstring and inner groin) after squats?

Posted on 1/1/24 at 11:54 am
Posted by StringedInstruments
Member since Oct 2013
18540 posts
Posted on 1/1/24 at 11:54 am
I can do one set of rpe 8 on squats and then I have to be done for the day. Serious cramps will occur. I do a 15 minute full body mobility warm up (with emphasis on hip mobility) every morning before working out. I also wear powerlifting shoes for squating.

My stance is fairly wide with toes pointing slightly out. If I go narrow, I lose ankle and hip mobility to even quarter squat. If I push it with a narrow stance, I’ll hurt my back.

I also run 6-8 miles per week on 2-3 mile runs 3 days a week if it matters.
I’ve struggled with this for years.

Any suggestions?
Posted by LSUfan20005
Member since Sep 2012
8824 posts
Posted on 1/1/24 at 12:04 pm to
Consider not squatting for a while to see if you can bridge some gaps.

Bulgarian Split Squats, Reverse Lunges.

Do you have access to a Trap Bar?
Posted by aldawg2323
Lafayette
Member since Jan 2010
417 posts
Posted on 1/2/24 at 6:11 am to
i used to cramp from dehydration. any chance of that? how much coffee do you drink? i drink a gallon of water/day minimum; couple days a week with redmonds relyte mixed in. try this perhaps
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