Lunges and hip stress

[Nat23]

Anyone know if lunges put more stress on the hips. Since my hip injury I seem to get pain in my hips (especially the right side) if I do lunges the day before. Two legged exercises like squats seem to give me less problems.

[tman666]

Lunges are definitely harder on the hips than bilateral squats. If you can't do lunges without pain I would focus on bilateral squats for strength/mass building. I would begin to ease into lunges (without weight) by doing static lunge stretches. This will hopefully help lengthen your hip flexors and improve your mobility, which in turn, may help you lunge in the future without pain.

 

I'm currently recovering from an overuse injury in my left knee, and I run into problems with lunges too. They were formerly a staple in my training routine, but I haven't been much good at them since the injury. I've found that static lunge stretches (basically, just holding the lunge at the bottom position and then slowly standing up) seems to help it feel better.

 

Also, keep up with icing, foam rolling, anti-inflammatory meds and static stretches. A good warm up is a must too.

[laRubiaBonita]

Lunges are definitely harder on the hips than bilateral squats. If you can't do lunges without pain I would focus on bilateral squats for strength/mass building. I would begin to ease into lunges (without weight) by doing static lunge stretches. This will hopefully help lengthen your hip flexors and improve your mobility, which in turn, may help you lunge in the future without pain.

 

I'm currently recovering from an overuse injury in my left knee, and I run into problems with lunges too. They were formerly a staple in my training routine, but I haven't been much good at them since the injury. I've found that static lunge stretches (basically, just holding the lunge at the bottom position and then slowly standing up) seems to help it feel better.

 

Also, keep up with icing, foam rolling, anti-inflammatory meds and static stretches. A good warm up is a must too.

 

 

Ditto!!!! we do a ton of lunges(and squats) in my exercise class and the lunges give me more problems, mainly my knees- but i feel it in my hips too.

 

make sure you stretch well before AND after you work out, and try easy lunges- not quite so stretched out and build up to your normal lunge.

[Nat23]

Awesome comments people. Much appreciated.