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compression wraps for injuries?

howdiekat
howdiekat
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2004/10/19, 04:47 PM
i have a pulled groin and don't want to quit lifting completely. i know this is a little on the stupid side, but when i tore my hamstring a few years ago i wore compression shorts after it started healing a little bit so i could keep playing soccer. if i rest it for a week and wear some kind of compression wrap when i lift, would it be safer for me to go back to doing deadlifts and squats?

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bigandrew
bigandrew
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2004/10/19, 05:17 PM
If you did it light and made sure you warmed up and stretched alot, I don't think it would hurt it too bad, I know you hate lifting light lol. If it bothers it too much, then don't do it.

do some leg extensions instead

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gatormade
gatormade
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2004/10/20, 10:58 AM
Do not stretch an injured groin for it will get worse. Try narrow stance squats. Ride bike for 10 minutes as your warm-up and then try the bar. Do sets of 5 on the squat and work up to a weight that feels good. When your groin starts to feel better get some work on a multi hip working on adduction. Do sets of 20 to pump some blood in there.