Training for Hip Mobility pt 2

I get asked a lot of questions around improving Squat depth, Side shifting in a Squat, asymmetries in set up for Squat/Deadlift patterns, improving power output of the glutes and muscles of the hips and Anterior Pelvic Tilt.

All of these questions revolve around the same central structure – the Hips. In this series, I’ll be taking you through some of my framework for understanding the Hips and rethinking what is commonly prescribed by trainers/coaches/practitioners – and my thoughts on what may be a more efficient way to go about understanding and improving Hip Mobility long term.

Training for Hip Mobility

I get asked a lot of questions around improving Squat depth, Side shifting in a Squat, asymmetries in set up for Squat/Deadlift patterns, improving power output of the glutes and muscles of the hips and Anterior Pelvic Tilt.

All of these questions revolve around the same central structure – the Hips. In this series, I’ll be taking you through some of my framework for understanding the Hips and rethinking what is commonly prescribed by trainers/coaches/practitioners – and my thoughts on what may be a more efficient way to go about understanding and improving Hip Mobility long term.

Anterior Pelvic Tilt Discussion

I get asked a lot of questions around improving Squat depth, Side shifting in a Squat, asymmetries in set up for Squat/Deadlift patterns, improving power output of the glutes and muscles of the hips and Anterior Pelvic Tilt.

All of these questions revolve around the same central structure – the Hips. In this series, I’ll be taking you through some of my framework for understanding the Hips and rethinking what is commonly prescribed by trainers/coaches/practitioners – and my thoughts on what may be a more efficient way to go about understanding and improving Hip Mobility long term.

Questions

Everything begins from the ground up. If there was one piece of advice I would give to everyone it is to start reconnecting more with your feet. Whether you want more Glute Gains, Squat Strength, Jacked Calves, Mobility or are managing pain around the knee, hip or ankle – look to the Feet. 

The muscles of the lower leg have been completely discarded and forgotten by many – as they simply see them as a lost pursuit for gains – but look beyond the pure size/aesthetics – and look to the functionality of the muscles of the feet and calves.

Training & Prep Drills

Everything begins from the ground up. If there was one piece of advice I would give to everyone it is to start reconnecting more with your feet. Whether you want more Glute Gains, Squat Strength, Jacked Calves, Mobility or are managing pain around the knee, hip or ankle – look to the Feet. 

The muscles of the lower leg have been completely discarded and forgotten by many – as they simply see them as a lost pursuit for gains – but look beyond the pure size/aesthetics – and look to the functionality of the muscles of the feet and calves.