Quote (BeastOf_TheEast @ May 2 2013 02:34pm)
any recommendations on how to work my hip mobility? when i do squats my hips hurt and i need to have a wide stance so i dont fall backwards (when i go closer in i wanna fall backards as i try to get to parallel or lower). my wide stance i can get to parallel but my hips hurt, even narrow my hips hurt if i was to hold onto something. i stretch out, foam roll them sometimes, and do a squat while holding onto something and try to loosen up. im hoping strengthening the hips and just squatting more will fix it
Correct - squatting more frequently, with a bit lighter weight, with very slow and controlled reps, will most certainly help. The key here is repetition and building up gradually. Hips are often overlooked. If you have access to a hip adductor and abductor machine, I suggest you use them as well.