Problems during wide stance squats

[the People's Champ]

when I go with a wide stance for squats, I can only go down to parallel. at this point, my hips seem to be pinching something. I could do down further, but I experience pain. are there any stretches, things I should be doing prior to squatting?

 

[Night Fly]

There is a thread about this on the women's board...called "Hip Flexors." There are an abundance of wonderful exercises to strengthen and stretches to loosen up the hip flexors. I used to have big problem with them when I was younger, and let me tell you..stretching is about the BEST thing that you can do for them. So....get to stretching!!!

 

[b fold the truth]

Wide stance squats can really affect the hip flexors till they strengthen. Just remember to sit BACK and not down when you squat...

B True

 

[louden_swain]

I stink at wide stance squats namely because I have poor flexibility in the area. When I squat I use a stance with my toes 10 inches apart. It is comfortable for me, plus I feel that the stress goes directly into my quads. When I perform leg presses, I like to use a wider stance.