thecrutch Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 I've been doing barbell squats, but I'd also like to work on my hip flexibility. Put simply, I am not very flexible. I know squats themselves can help, but I'm looking for additional things I can do. I'm more interested in stretches but would do exercises as long as they won't be overworking that area.Thanks for the help! Link to comment
Pat G Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 For starters. Have a look at this youtube clip for helping stretch out the hip flexors "Strength is the cup. The bigger the cup, the more you can put in" - JDanger Link to comment
Waltron Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 I was just coming here to ask the same question, so thank you! Men: Learn the fastest, easiest, and most effective way to get a rock solid six-pack in the least amount of time. Women: Learn how to trim & tone your body, burn belly fat, and shed those last stubborn pounds! All for free! Link to comment
thecrutch Posted August 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 For starters. Have a look at this youtube clip for helping stretch out the hip flexors This stretch looks incredible! I'm definitely doing this pre-squat tonight. Thanks! Link to comment
bigm141414 Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 www.mobilitywod.comYeah. Do all of them. The glory of these videos cannot be overstated. "Pull the bar like you're ripping the head off a god-damned lion" - Donny Shankle Link to comment
Eurydice Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 This stretch looks incredible! I'm definitely doing this pre-squat tonight. Thanks!"Incredible" is one word for it. Other words include "painful" and "faintly humiliating." I did it tonight too and I really need to do it every few days.And I second the recommendation to basically do everything on mobilitywod.com. The stretches are horrible while you're doing them but omg will your joints feel good when you're done. [table=width: 600] [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Level 3 Elf Warrior STR 9.5|DEX 6|STA 9|CON 7|WIS 8.5|CHA 2 Challenge thread Twitter "There is never an absolute answer to everything, except of course that you have to do your squats." - Mark Rippetoe [/table] Link to comment
Razor Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 I did this at the gym right before squats, right next to the squat rack after I loaded the bar. Everybody looked at me like I was crazy.I didn't care though. I lifted 95 rather than my regular 85. Neutral Good-High Elf Warrior What we move is far less important than what moves us. Razor's Three-Fortnight Challenge Link to comment
thecrutch Posted August 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Wow! I did them pre-squat, too, as well as post-workout. It felt great! I had no problem getting my leg up and bent, but the upright position was hardest for me (back against the wall). I could only do that for 5 or so seconds before needing to go back on my hands. Whew! It's a keeper, though. I was able to finally progress to 50lb barbell squats! WOO! I really need to go through his other videos, too. Thanks everyone! Link to comment
Pat G Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 It is humbling realising how immobile i actually am, i struggle to get into the start position for the above stretch. Another good stretch for opening up your hips... is somewhere in the mobilitywod site, get down into a full squat, jam your elbows into the inside of your knees and push outwards. "Strength is the cup. The bigger the cup, the more you can put in" - JDanger Link to comment
thecrutch Posted August 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 I'm noticing more now that it's my ankle flexibility that is truly messing with my squat form. I wear heels frequently, so I'll have to work on that flexibility as well as wearing heels less.Thanks again, all! Link to comment
Darian Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 Its really amazing squat.I have not seen this exercise before.I will tried it and it sound good for flexibility.Hope you will share some more good stuff here. Tacoma weight loss Link to comment
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