Hip Pain in Powerlifting Squats

Powerlifting squats expose your hips to pain and soreness. You must take the proper preventative steps before performing these exercises to avoid common injuries. Treatment is available to athletes suffering from hip pain, depending on the severity of the injury.

Precautions

Consult with your physician before beginning any workout regimen. In terms of doing squats, prepare for the workout with 15 to 20 minutes of brisk walking, light jogging and stretching to warm up your muscles.

Form

Find an experienced spotter for guidance before each set, and do not attempt to lift more weight than you can handle. Squat with your head up and back straight while lowering your legs until they are parallel to the floor. Finish the repetition by powering the bar back up to a standing position.

Soreness

Soreness will occur in your legs and hips from doing squats. Light soreness the next day is to be expected from a good workout. Leg pain that affects your ability to walk for several days signals that your muscles are overworked.

Cramps and Muscle Pulls

Cramps and muscle pulls are extreme cases of pain at the squat bar. Stop the exercise immediately.

Treatment

Relief from hip pain requires a combination of proper nutrition, rest, stretching and the application of hot and cold packs to the affected area. Consult your physician to treat all cases of muscle pulls.

References

• Muscle and Fitness Magazine
• 200 Squats
• Mayo Clinic - Hip Pain

Resources

• How to Treat a Muscle Pull