Hip Flexors//Hamstrings Letting Me Down

[kyle21b]

Having done some research (basically watching oly lifting and power lifting videos!), I am now convinced that the reason I am seriously lacking in squats and C&Js and Snatches is to do with my hammys and mainly hip flexors. I see the olympic lifters able to sit back, bum right down and heels on the floor -- I can barely keep my heels on the floor at 90 degree bend in my knees.

What exercises can activate these body parts before I lift and what stretches//movements will loosen these up?

Thanks

[fussyjim]

Have a look at this - Myprotein Community & Forums - Why You Have Lower Back Pain, and How to Fix It

[short a**]

dog to split cobra is a fantastic exercise for your hip flexiors, also bw split squats really help me but make sure to engage your glutes before you lower into the squat!

[kyle21b]

Cheers Guys!! Time To Start Mobilising and Stretching!!

[munch]

go into a squat position, or as low as you can, then take you hands and grab onto your toes, place them underneath the toes, and then continue to lower. By letting your fingers grab your toes, it will help you with balance, and at the same time you can keep forcing yourself lower. Do this everyday, eventually you will get all the way down.

Dan

[Waterfield]

I posted some videos on my log which helped me a while ago, link is to the correct post -

Waterfield's Log

[craig1014]

If you can't keep your heels on the floor, isn't the issue ankle flexibility?

[badly_dubbed]

maybe no help to you but i find a good session on the foam roller loosens me right up and feels awesome

[rakowski101]

Should try doing some box squats. If done properly should strengthen the ham strings, hips and glutes. It will still keep developing the quads and it iwll increase flexability.

[kyle21b]

Cheers For All The Help, Guys. After A Week Or Two Of Work, It's Slowly Starting To Come! Think It's A Long Term Plan Though! YAWN