Hamstring Tear

[FrankNJ]

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

[Mark Rippetoe]

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.

[FrankNJ]

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

[Mark Rippetoe]

Interesting.

[Martin Shenfield]

Did you perform the squat with no shoes also?

[FrankNJ]

Did you perform the squat with no shoes also?

No. I wear shows for squats and press.

[FrankNJ]

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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[Mark Rippetoe]

That's an adductor, and that's why the deadlift with that stance didn't hurt.

[FrankNJ]

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?

[Mark Rippetoe]

Does the squat hurt it?