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**letmein** · 06-18-2004, 11:37 AM

The last two times I have tested my max bench I have hurt my right leg. I tighten everything and get after a slow controlled rep and afterward my right hip and knee are killing me. I limp around for a painful week. I am not moving my legs at all during the lift. Could a contraction of my quad/ham during the lift be putting a strange tension on these joints? Anyone experience anything like this? What did you do about it? BTW I set a personal best so all is not lost.

**kronik** · 06-18-2004, 11:40 AM

Originally Posted by letmein

The last two times I have tested my max bench I have hurt my right leg. I tighten everything and get after a slow controlled rep and afterward my right hip and knee are killing me. I limp around for a painful week. I am not moving my legs at all during the lift. Could a contraction of my quad/ham during the lift be putting a strange tension on these joints? Anyone experience anything like this? What did you do about it? BTW I set a personal best so all is not lost.

Maybe a pinched nerve, but that is just a guess.

**GreenOak** · 06-18-2004, 12:52 PM

You are probably planting your feet and using that anchor for levarge while benching.... Every once in a while my hip or calf is sore from the pressure I put on them while benching. Its totally normal. Try not to torque side to side or anything keep your feet planted and the pressure on them steady.

**hung-solo** · 06-18-2004, 01:19 PM

Originally Posted by GreenOak

You are probably planting your feet and using that anchor for levarge while benching.... Every once in a while my hip or calf is sore from the pressure I put on them while benching. Its totally normal. Try not to torque side to side or anything keep your feet planted and the pressure on them steady.

yeah distribute your weight evenly as possible to help with the pressure. i get it to. luckily i have someone when i am lifting that notices stuff like that and is quick to let me know. smart guy! peace