Squats= Burning in the Groin

armygrunt82 · 03-27-2006, 08:51 PM

For some reason when im doing squats at around 135lbs, when I go down and start coming back up there is a burning sensation in the left side of my groin. Its not a lingering burn and I will usually be able to knock out around 8-10 reps before it starts. I know its got to be something with the amount of weight, and I know 135 isnt a lot, but I havent done a squat since i played high school football 8 years ago, and im pretty sure I wasnt doing them right back then. I know my form is corect now because ive had many different people watch me and tell me im doing them correctly, thats why i think it has to be something with the amount of weight. I am going to experiment more with this wednesday and see if maybe varying my form slightly will help, but I would like to know if anyone had this happen to them, or if anyone had any suggestions. I appreciate the help.

MyTMouse · 03-27-2006, 10:02 PM

i have had that problem doing lunges. never with squats though.

I find that if I do more to "warm up", it doesn't happen, or at least not to the same extent.

Usually I stretch a little more fully, and do a few bodyweight squats and lunges just to get everything ready to work.

kind of like doing a bench or a deadlift and barbell row with just the bar to warm up on a chest or back day (respectively).

I find this helps me a lot.

armygrunt82 · 03-27-2006, 10:26 PM

Hey thanks a lot MyT, I am really bad about not doing some warm-up reps so your probably right on, I will do some stretches/warm-ups wed and see how it goes.

A_N_91 · 03-27-2006, 10:56 PM

I sometimes still get that problem. But for me, it's not a burn, just a strain and it's usually my stance, foot angle and width apart.

SoMdHunter · 03-27-2006, 11:39 PM

I'd make damn sure it isn't a hernia. Those are nothing to screw around with. I've had 2, one on each side. No fun at all I assure you.

armygrunt82 · 03-28-2006, 12:55 AM

yeah, that was the first thing i thought too, I thought a hernia was more of a permanent bulge/pain? but if you had the same symptons, I would really like to know.

**bubba g** · 03-28-2006, 02:45 AM

Go to your doctor, and get it checked out.. if it is a hernia it is much better if you catch it early, when the tear is small. Your doc will know in 2 seconds weather you have one or not.. if that is not it then you could have just pulled your groin muscle which will just require some time to heal....

SoMdHunter · 03-31-2006, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by armygrunt82

yeah, that was the first thing i thought too, I thought a hernia was more of a permanent bulge/pain? but if you had the same symptons, I would really like to know.

My symptoms were pain in the extreme lower ab area on the left side. Dr. did 1 "turn your head and cough" and knew I had one. I was under the knife less than 4 days later.

armygrunt82 · 03-31-2006, 09:34 PM

there is no pain when im not squatting though, and its not really a pain when I am doing them, its more of just a burning feeling that goes away as soon as I rack the weight.

SoMdHunter · 04-01-2006, 02:33 PM

A "burning" sensation is usually associated with tendons and ligaments. I would still get it checked out by a Dr. Any GP will be able to tell you if it is a hernia.

If the burning is lower than that, it may be the large tendon that runs on the inside of your leg in the groin area. Not sure what it is called. But while sitting, spread your legs and they are the ones on ether side of your sac and runs down the length of your leg. Check to see if maybe they are sore or tender. It may be you are not properly positioned when doing the squats.

vadox6466 · 04-03-2006, 06:56 AM

First thing I thought of was hernia. Better go get it checked out

03-27-2006, 08:51 PM	#1
armygrunt82 Amateur Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 91 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 3	Squats= Burning in the Groin For some reason when im doing squats at around 135lbs, when I go down and start coming back up there is a burning sensation in the left side of my groin. Its not a lingering burn and I will usually be able to knock out around 8-10 reps before it starts. I know its got to be something with the amount of weight, and I know 135 isnt a lot, but I havent done a squat since i played high school football 8 years ago, and im pretty sure I wasnt doing them right back then. I know my form is corect now because ive had many different people watch me and tell me im doing them correctly, thats why i think it has to be something with the amount of weight. I am going to experiment more with this wednesday and see if maybe varying my form slightly will help, but I would like to know if anyone had this happen to them, or if anyone had any suggestions. I appreciate the help.

03-27-2006, 10:02 PM	#2
MyTMouse Pro Stature Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 264 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 6	i have had that problem doing lunges. never with squats though. I find that if I do more to "warm up", it doesn't happen, or at least not to the same extent. Usually I stretch a little more fully, and do a few bodyweight squats and lunges just to get everything ready to work. kind of like doing a bench or a deadlift and barbell row with just the bar to warm up on a chest or back day (respectively). I find this helps me a lot. __________________

03-27-2006, 11:39 PM	#5
SoMdHunter Pro Stature Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: In my treestand Posts: 383 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 6	I'd make damn sure it isn't a hernia. Those are nothing to screw around with. I've had 2, one on each side. No fun at all I assure you. __________________ Vegetarian - ancient Indian term for bad hunter.

04-01-2006, 02:33 PM	#10
SoMdHunter Pro Stature Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: In my treestand Posts: 383 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 6	A "burning" sensation is usually associated with tendons and ligaments. I would still get it checked out by a Dr. Any GP will be able to tell you if it is a hernia. If the burning is lower than that, it may be the large tendon that runs on the inside of your leg in the groin area. Not sure what it is called. But while sitting, spread your legs and they are the ones on ether side of your sac and runs down the length of your leg. Check to see if maybe they are sore or tender. It may be you are not properly positioned when doing the squats. __________________ Vegetarian - ancient Indian term for bad hunter.

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03-27-2006, 10:26 PM	#3
armygrunt82 Amateur Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 91 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 3	Hey thanks a lot MyT, I am really bad about not doing some warm-up reps so your probably right on, I will do some stretches/warm-ups wed and see how it goes.

03-27-2006, 10:56 PM	#4
A_N_91 Pro Stature Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 849 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 11	I sometimes still get that problem. But for me, it's not a burn, just a strain and it's usually my stance, foot angle and width apart.

03-28-2006, 12:55 AM	#6
armygrunt82 Amateur Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 91 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 3	yeah, that was the first thing i thought too, I thought a hernia was more of a permanent bulge/pain? but if you had the same symptons, I would really like to know.

03-28-2006, 02:45 AM	#7
bubba g Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 3,184 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 178	Go to your doctor, and get it checked out.. if it is a hernia it is much better if you catch it early, when the tear is small. Your doc will know in 2 seconds weather you have one or not.. if that is not it then you could have just pulled your groin muscle which will just require some time to heal....

03-31-2006, 09:34 PM	#9
armygrunt82 Amateur Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 91 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 3	there is no pain when im not squatting though, and its not really a pain when I am doing them, its more of just a burning feeling that goes away as soon as I rack the weight.

04-03-2006, 06:56 AM	#11
vadox6466 IMPC Contestant Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 278 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 6	First thing I thought of was hernia. Better go get it checked out