Strained hamstring while squatting
I strained my left hamstring while squatting on Tuesday. I was at the bottom of the first rep of my 5th set (sets across), and I felt a sharp pain in the back of my left leg so I set the weight down onto the rack pins.
The weight was 225 lbs and I have used that weight several times before with no problems, with my 5RM being at least 240.
At this point the only time I feel pain is when attempting to squat, or while in the process of sitting down or rising from a seated position.
I figure it will be a few weeks before I can squat again, so I am wondering what I can do in the meantime, and what I can do once I am back to squatting, to prevent this injury from recurring.