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Debilitating DOMS from squats - advice?
Posted on 4/11/20 at 8:27 pm
Posted on 4/11/20 at 8:27 pm
So I’ve been lifting regularly for 18 months now and am still getting bad DOMS from squats quite often.
I’m talking bad soreness in the groin and hamstring area and accompanying lethargy that is kinda ruining my days.
I’ve been working on my mobility and have always suspected it’s my tight hips and ankles leading to the pain. But I can body squat parallel now and I’m still having pain.
I’m getting 7ish hours of sleep a night and eating at a surplus. About 100 grams of protein a day.
I’ve also cut out running, which I miss. But there’s no way I can run consistently when I’m regularly experiencing weeks with fatigue and sore legs.
Any advice?
I’m talking bad soreness in the groin and hamstring area and accompanying lethargy that is kinda ruining my days.
I’ve been working on my mobility and have always suspected it’s my tight hips and ankles leading to the pain. But I can body squat parallel now and I’m still having pain.
I’m getting 7ish hours of sleep a night and eating at a surplus. About 100 grams of protein a day.
I’ve also cut out running, which I miss. But there’s no way I can run consistently when I’m regularly experiencing weeks with fatigue and sore legs.
Any advice?
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Posted on 4/11/20 at 8:38 pm to StringedInstruments
How often are you squatting?
Posted on 4/11/20 at 8:40 pm to Rep520
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How often are you squatting?
Twice a week. Running Greyskull. So squat Sunday. Deadlift Tuesday. Squat again Thursday.
It’s not a lot of volume per workout but it is a linear progression program. And I just did a scheduled reset three weeks ago, so the weight isn’t even THAT heavy for me right now.
Posted on 4/11/20 at 11:05 pm to StringedInstruments
Cold showers immediately after working out are supposed to help. I've never tried it. Also, make sure you're hydrating.
Posted on 4/12/20 at 12:21 am to StringedInstruments
Protein right before, during, and after helps significantly with recovery. Try drinking 25 grams before, 25 during, and 25 after.
Sleep is also vital, as you well know. Sleep 8-9 hours when possible.
Stretch for 15 minutes or so immediately after your workout and again the next morning and night, as this will help recovery as well.
Beyond that, just make sure you're getting adequate calories and you aren't over-training.
Sleep is also vital, as you well know. Sleep 8-9 hours when possible.
Stretch for 15 minutes or so immediately after your workout and again the next morning and night, as this will help recovery as well.
Beyond that, just make sure you're getting adequate calories and you aren't over-training.
Posted on 4/12/20 at 12:36 am to StringedInstruments
I had to up the frequency and do walks on cardio to keep it away
Posted on 4/12/20 at 8:24 am to transcend
I guess I can try foam rolling. I don’t stretch enough after workouts.
I need to cut out sugar again. I’m sure the inflammation isn’t helping from excess sugar intake.
Also, I couldn’t complete a squat set this morning. Three days later and I’m still feeling soreness in my hamstrings.
I need to cut out sugar again. I’m sure the inflammation isn’t helping from excess sugar intake.
Also, I couldn’t complete a squat set this morning. Three days later and I’m still feeling soreness in my hamstrings.
Posted on 4/12/20 at 8:25 am to StringedInstruments
The next day do the same lift, but 50-60% of what you were lifting. Higher reps and lower *weights seems to always help get the soreness out. I'll perform this after my main lifts for that specific day so I don't take anything away from progression.
This post was edited on 4/12/20 at 11:31 am
Posted on 4/12/20 at 4:43 pm to StringedInstruments
Squats work a lot of muscles but your groin and hamstrings are accessory muscles for squats. They shouldn't be whats sore the next day so I don't know what's going on there. Anyways, just go walk for twenty minutes the next day. That's usually adequate for active recovery.
Posted on 4/13/20 at 11:44 am to StringedInstruments
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I guess I can try foam rolling. I don’t stretch enough after workouts.
try rolling before and after squats and every day that you feel sore.
Posted on 4/13/20 at 12:27 pm to StringedInstruments
I’m not one to be overly sensitive to pain. But this doesn’t sound like typical muscle soreness. I usually stop having DOMS after a week or two of consistent training. Have you tried just giving it a break for a couple weeks then coming back to it? You may have some strains that you aren’t letting recover.
If you are working out, then you should feel some tightness and soreness in your muscles. I actually enjoy the feeling after a good workout session.
Again, not a doctor but if you can’t go for a jog days later because of a relatively light squat session then there’s something else going on.
If you are working out, then you should feel some tightness and soreness in your muscles. I actually enjoy the feeling after a good workout session.
Again, not a doctor but if you can’t go for a jog days later because of a relatively light squat session then there’s something else going on.
This post was edited on 4/13/20 at 3:19 pm
Posted on 4/13/20 at 12:47 pm to lattin1
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groin and hamstrings are accessory muscles for squats. They shouldn't be whats sore the next day so I don't know what's going on there.
Yeah, those are odd muscles for squats to be creating DOMS for.
I totally agree with active recovery. Short, light sessions to flush blood into the area are very good for recovery.
Posted on 4/13/20 at 3:50 pm to Rep520
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Yeah, those are odd muscles for squats to be creating DOMS for.
I get sore in my hamstrings from squatting a lot more often than in my quads
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