I finally got my leg checked by a physiotherapist! Turns out it’s an abductor muscle overload.
I’ll write a long post about this visit but, for now, I just want to comment on one of the exercises that she recommended: Squats.
You know how they’re done: From a standing position, you lower your hips as if you were going to sit down, then you stand back up and repeat.
Things to have in mind when doing squats:
- Your legs must be hip-width apart
- Hands on your chest (with or without dumbbells) or arms spread in front of you
- Inhale as you lower your hips, focusing on your abs. Exhale when standing back up
- Go down until your thighs are in parallel to the floor, or as much parallel as possible
Squats are great for preventing injuries and for strengthening not only your abductors but also your buttocks, quadriceps, hamstrings, hips and calves.