Split Squat Foot Pain. What do?

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BLUF: Ball of supporting foot hurts from split squatting. What do?

Just started the Powerbuilding Template. Was prescribed split squats. I am getting pain in the ball of my left foot (also in toes slightly) while in extension(?) in the supporting (back) position. When swapping to left leg split squat, I have no pain in my right foot. I get the pain even when using empty barbell.

This must have been going on a while, because the last time I ran one of your programs I ran into the same issue and substituted for BSS instead. Only was reminded by trying again today, two years later.

Could a broken metatarsal on the left foot from 15 years ago be the culprit?

I thought it could be an issue fixing with a quick stretch, but it is persisting. I will follow up with a video tomorrow if that helps.

In the mean time I think I will substitute BSS. Does that make sense?

Thanks team!

Adam

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I would want to see video and follow up about the injury history, yes. In the meantime however, Iā€™d favoring step ups or Bulgarian split squats for now. Alternatively, you could try front foot elevated split squat to see if changing the angle of the dangle works!

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