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Hello folks, I've hurt my quads and wanted some advice on 1) what to do to make it better; 2) what to do to prevent it next time; and 3) what exercises I can do to keep levelling up without injuring my quads further. Some background: Here is my challenge. I'm doing Bodyweight Level 1, and started playing softball again last week. I've also been doing some wall-handstands. I've been making sure to warm up before the bodyweight workouts (although arguably they are more difficult moves than my level 1 workouts). I have been eating pretty well - doing IF (12pm - 8pm), lots of meat and veg. I have been making sure to rest. What happened: Did a bodyweight workout on Saturday, did a couple of wall-handstand attempts on Sun/Mon. On Mon/Tues my back was pretty uncomfy (I was facilitating a two-day workshop, but back pain isn't uncommon in general. Especially which I eat bread, which I had done because of workshop food). Anyway, on my way home I ended up running for a couple of seconds to avoid a bus and my quad hurt. I brushed it off. When I went to my softball game later, I realised it was pretty bad - I couldn't run, and when I tried I fell down (my right side was particularly bad). I ended up changing positions (to catcher, where less movement is needed), but did try to limp a few times when trying to get to first base. I have no idea how I hurt myself, or how seriously I've hurt myself, but I'd really appreciate your thoughts. - nighteyes