Hip mobility is one of the most important things you can maintain. Through my years of lifting I never really thought about stretching. I just went about my day squatting heavier and heavier.
Well this went on for a while I was really into powerlifting and wanting to be as strong as I could. I deadlifted 525lb with the most disgusting form but I got it up. You can watch it in this Video clip. Simultaneously, I was training my squat for heavy singles, here is an example Video.
The only problem was I wasn’t working on my mobility in any fashion. I was getting tighter and tighter and just dealing with it. Well, the time came and I ended falling apart so to speak.
I found that I was struggling to even deadlift 225lb without pain. I couldn’t squat anything over 185lb without issue.
So here I am today a little demotivated that I don’t have the same numbers. However, I know with time I will improve once again. I started over with all my weights and I’m currently working on my weak spots e.g. Hamstrings.
Right now I am in the process of rebuilding my strength and learning this thing called mobility. I say that jokingly and I’ve know about it for a while I just never did anything with it.
Speaking on the hip flexors I found a great product that will help you regain mobility in your hip flexors. You can check it out Here if you’re interested in the product.
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As always train hard and stay motivated.
Chris
the constant thinker 