Tight Hip Flexors/Squat Issue

[jewfro18]

hey everyone,

I think I may have a problem with my hip flexors. I really try to pride myself on having good form, especially when it comes to squats, but looking at myself from a side view the other day I noticed right when I hit that bottom point my lower back kinda moves inwards in a weird way(which explains my lower back pain). Other than that though, my chest is up, knees dont go over my toes, bar is in right position on my back, and I get low enough.

My roomie (who is the strongest collegiate powerlifter in the country so I trust his opinion), said it's probably b/c my hips are too tight. I was wondering if anyone had some advice on how to "loosen" my hips I suppose. I appreciate any help.

Thanks,

Zach

 

[James229]

During a squat movement when your hips posteriorly tilt and your spine loses its neutral cervature (looks like your butt tucks under during the bottom phase) this is usually due to hamstring tightness.

Try some static stretching and myofascial release to improve flexibility.

I would continue to squat, just be careful how far you come down. Once you lose that neautral cervature during a barbell squat, the load transfers directly onto the lumber spine which will cause pain