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    Pinning my thigh

    Is there any difference between pinning my thigh or butt? Any suggestions and is there any more or less pain?

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    I like the leg, it's just easier. I rotate legs and delts, don't bother with rear anymore. Pain can be based on injection technique or product. I never really get any (PIP).

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    They are both pretty easy. I had some issues when first starting with the quads but not any more. I just do it sitting down after a hot shower. I sit down to make sure the muscle is relaxed as much as possible. Obviously I stand when doing the glutes.

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    Sit down and put an ice pack on your quad. After about a minute or so remove the pack then pinch and pin. I have been doing this for over a year and have had zero issues. Just make sure you pin on the outer edge of your quad not inner.

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    Thigh is easier, you can see what your doing. Pain after first injection in each thigh then no pain for the last 2 years. Also make sure the test is at room temp, you don't need to store it in a fridge

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    Ditto. Thigh. Easiest.
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    Awesome, thanks fellas

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    Quote Originally Posted by sweatymoo View Post
    Awesome, thanks fellas
    I've come to realize the quads are the best site for me as well! I had big issues in the abdominal area with welting and redness as well as itching and lumps.

    Once I started pinning the quads a few weeks ago, problem solved! No issues. No marks. Good luck! Give it a try!

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    I personally favor the shoulder, less pain and not once have I hit a nerve and got the "twitches"

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    Quads contain a lot more nerves than your glutes or even delts.
    I rarely pin quads anymore, as I always seem to hit something that makes me flinch.

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    When i first started pinning quads i went to low and hit a nerve. The method i go by is taking heel of my hand by my hip bone and run down to my baby finger. At end of baby finger anywhere within a half inch or so is safe. Never feel a thing there. I do sit down and relax the leg as that muscle is dense. The vastes lateralis up high. When i hit the nerve from going to low it heated up and got red, but went away. So i stayed away from quad area for a long time until someone showed me this technique.

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