Tight hip when squatting.

[sarethums]

Summery:
Hip is sore from squatting. What could it be and how do i fix it?



I have been trying a new squat challenge where Ive got 5 minutes on the clock, my bodyweight on the bar (75kg) and perform as many squats in that period. Week 1 i got 41 and week 2 i got 47 but by week 3 my right hip was getting very tight and tender, my left felt some strain too, I always fully warm up my hips (and entire body) stretch and foam roll after, sometimes foam roll before too. On a muscle diagram it is the tensor fascia latae. It could be the way im squatting, they do seem quite pumped more than usual but its just my right one thats causing the most trouble.


EDIT: i have postponed my squat challenge and i have replaced it with a deadlift session. Quads are worked here too but its not great.
Thank you

[KeepOnShruggin]

I'd stop doing that challenge

[Yousefthegreat]

Hip problems have been notorious for me. I realized a correlation between mix grip deadlifting and hip pain. I always use to supinate my left hand, and surely enough, my left hip bothered me. When I stopped using mix grip, everything was fine. It can be different for you, but main thing I would look at is your form. your form may be breaking down during this "5 min challenge" due to exhaustion. Stop the challenge for a bit and keep good form whenever you squat.

[baxtej44]

1)stop doing that program
2)upload video of a non-this program form
3)follow advice from the knowledgeable guise here
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[jamon17]

Are you finishing each rep by fully activating your glutes? Id imagine that while trying to do as many squats as possible in X amount of time you'd tend to not fully extend your hips by activating your glutes. Just my .02 hope you feel better soon, hip soreness sucks.