Tearing Pain in outer quad

[John Weaver]

Sorry - that was more of a question/statement for the OP and another potential cause for his pain based on my anecdotal experience.

[methos0123]

Is the pain only/mainly when you're at the bottom of the squat? I've had something similar during deadlift setup.

I think mine is meralgia paresthetica which is when a specific nerve gets smashed under a ligament causing sensations in the outer thigh. I thought I tore a quad as well except I was asymptomatic otherwise. I'm currently working on getting less fat to see if that offers some relief. But I ignore in now when I feel it.

Sorry, I didn't realize anyone replied. Yes, it was only when I was at the bottom using heavy weight...for me. However, it doesn't hurt anymore. I never had a problem with anything else, and it was only one workout....but it freaked me out! (: