Hip issues with leg days

[Illuminati]

did you just recently change your style (stance) for squatting? if you are using more of a PL style (wider stance) then you are incorporating your hips more. this will cause them to be sore, because you are using muscles that you dont normally use when you squat

 

[gymtime]

yeah, but elevate the front leg on a block if you can so your bdoiy can sink down as it fatigue and stretch out - let it do this. No weights, bodyweight is challanging enough! for 1min. Just one per side. But rest at least 2mins between sides, preferable 3 - you will need it

these work fast, after a few session you should see your hip flexors and glutes much more flexible. Also try and stay as upright as you can, look up a bit

After things improve you just do them after your workout to keep things from regressing.

You might want start doing em a day or 2 ahead of your leg workout, to get the ball rolling fast

I've done these off and on for several months now, although I never knew they had a name!

I do them as a variation on a lunge, but they're excellent for flexibility. But yeah, you don't want to worry about loading up a bunch of weight. Form and body position are the main concerns.