Pain in the arris

The Rookie
The Rookie Posts: 27,812
edited April 2013 in Health, fitness & training
No, not saddle related....

When putting in extra effort, particularly uphills, I get a pain in the 2 muscles running under my buttocks from my thighs.....any thoughts on why, how to prevent it, never used to get it!
Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.

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  • mcnultycop
    mcnultycop Posts: 2,143
    Top of the hamstring, bottom of the glutes type area? I guess if you are pushing it hard you are switching from emphasis on your quads to your hams and calves?

    It might help to do some hamstring work in the gym and just strengthen them up, deadlifts, straight legged deadlifts, good mornings, hamstring curls on the machine.
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  • The Northern Monkey
    The Northern Monkey Posts: 19,174
    ride more. get out of the saddle.
    Santa Cruz Butcher
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Cheers for the replies...

    Out the saddle isn't a good option on my commuter with 6Kg on the back - a lot of inertia!

    McNP - OK will give it a whirl....
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.

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