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    Hello Coach,

    I believe that I tore a hamstring during a squat work set and am looking for advice on what to do about it. After coming out of the hole on the 5th rep of my first work set, I felt a sharp pain in the hamstring area (mid way between knee and glute). The work set was 305lbs. I then tried 285lb, but it was too painful to get down to parallel. I was able to do two more sets of 5 x 225lbs. The first rep at 225lbs hurt, but the pain dulled during the remaining 4 reps. Deadlifts were unaffected. I have slight discomfort when resting, but no severe pain. A small hematoma (2"x2") has appeared at about 9" above the knee. Do I apply the Starr Rehab protocol or just keep trying the heaviest weight that I can bear for the next workout?

    Background:
    60 years Old
    187 lbs
    In maintenance mode after years of lifting.
    Squat work sets (305 to 315lbs)
    Deadlift wok sets (325 to 340lbs)
    Press work sets (120-125lb)
    Just started TRT about 2 months ago with Wittmer.

    Thanks

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    Do you have a video of the deadlift sets? It's hard to believe that a torn hamstring would have no affect on the deadlift.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mark Rippetoe View Post
    Do you have a video of the deadlift sets? It's hard to believe that a torn hamstring would have no affect on the deadlift.
    Yes, but I didn't push it too much on the deadlift. I just did a few warm ups and then a single for 340lbs. No video of the squats.

    Deadlift 1 x 340lbs - YouTube

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    Interesting.

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    Did you perform the squat with no shoes also?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Martin Shenfield View Post
    Did you perform the squat with no shoes also?
    No. I wear shows for squats and press.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mark Rippetoe View Post
    Interesting.
    Actually, I assumed that it was the hamstring because the pain is generally in the back of the leg. However, in looking at an anatomy illustration and a photo of the hematoma, could it be the adductor?
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    That's an adductor, and that's why the deadlift with that stance didn't hurt.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mark Rippetoe View Post
    That's an adductor, and that's why the deadlift with that stance didn't hurt.
    So should I apply the Starr Rehab protocol or just keep trying the heaviest weight that I can bear for the next workout?

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    Does the squat hurt it?

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