They might send you to a PT that can tell you what to do to prevent the injury from reoccurring
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I agree. Doc knows best.
However, bro science here, are you sure your form is good? Are you pivoting your feet? Losing core stability? Could be a lot with form.
You are doing 5x5 yeah? I was doing 3x5 and my knees were getting wrecked. I switched to 5/3/1 and all the warm up sets as well as lighter weights helped me immensely. I had upper patella pain after squatting on 3x5, all went away after I switched.
I’m doing 5x5 yes. I’m pretty sure my form is good. Saw a guy at the gym who had good form and he checked mine and thought it was good. He said my right knee kind of pushed inward, but that was like 4 weeks ago and I’ve been consciously thinking about it during each squat. My LEFT knee is the one that hurts now.
My feet don’t pivot, core stability might not be great I don’t know. I feel like I don’t really lean forward or wobble most of the time. I’ll try to record myself next time I’m able to squat.
There’s a video by Athlean-X about IT band syndrome and 2 mobility stretches you can do. I plan to try those out and see if they help. I also prematurely ordered a knee brace just in case. Only $15 on Amazon with great reviews. If it was pointless or doesn’t work, no big deal.
If knee pain persists after the weekend I’m gonna go to the doctor. Well actually after Vegas I work 2 nights and then have a 1-week trip to Mexico.
Like I said, been following the program, maintaining my clean bulk nutrition plan very well, etc. It’s just extremely deflating to be doing this for the first time in my life, have big goals and being proud of myself for the life change and progress, and now it a setback that for all I know could be permanent. I just hope it goes away soon and I can get back on the horse.
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When I had outer knee pain similar to how you describe it, @TorMenT it was an LCL injury from hockey. Just a slight tear. Had to let it heal on its own, basically. But it bothered me for about 6 months or better. When I just injured my ankle in my game on Monday... I re-injured that, too. It has been bugging me ever since 
When I had outer knee pain similar to how you describe it, @TorMenT it was an LCL injury from hockey. Just a slight tear. Had to let it heal on its own, basically. But it bothered me for about 6 months or better. When I just injured my ankle in my game on Monday... I re-injured that, too. It has been bugging me ever since
Well hopefully it’s not bothering me for 6 months, and good luck in your recovery!
Also thanks for that video @Easy E. Watched it last night and looks like I may need to work on some mobility, especially in my ankles. Probably shoulders back and chest out as well, though I think I keep a fairly straight back. I think I go to parallel so might need to go just a little further which will come from ankle mobility.
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I’m down to 170 from almost 190 back in April. Shooting for 160 by the end of September when I’ll be looking to bulk up to 175 and then cut back to 165 (and probably stick around there).
Wow. That's fast work.
How tall are you?
LOL. Just wait until you are hauling him around at like 6 months old + his infant car seat. Instant bicep gains.
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Diet and cut down on alcohol almost completely.
Obviously working out as well, but diet mainly.
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295 on the DL this morning. Making some good progress with it. Going to go for 305 next week.
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Years. Maybe 5-6? Possibly longer. Doctor said they could fix it but hip labrum repairs aren't really that successful long term.
Been taking ibuprofen to help with my IT band syndrome and was able to squat with very little discomfort. Nurse wife says it keeps the inflammation down. Stretched a lot more before squats than usual which probably helped. Thursday I’ll finally be squatting 1 plate on each side. Small steps.
Making decent progress considering I’ve never worked out in my life until last few months.
Making decent progress considering I’ve never worked out in my life until last few months.
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Alright, alright, alright.... Now I'm getting places. 3 plates on the deadlift. 1RM.
315 Deads
295 Bench
??? Squat
315 Deads
295 Bench
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Bulking and cutting serve no purpose for the average (non competing) trainee.
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It serves the purpose of me wanting to do body recomp a little more quickly.
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