recommendations to support hip flexors please?

jonnyman41

Currently doing stronglifts 5x5 and only a few weeks in, so on a very low weight but I have an old hip problem starting to reoccur. Last time it was linked to running and had me out of action for weeks and involved expensive physio to recover so I am wanting to avoid this this time.
My main problem is using the hip flexors instead of glutes and/or core so any recommendation for good exercises to get these firing up again and welcome.

Thanks

meshashesha2012

you're going to have to be more conscious of your form while doing the lifts, also maybe even firing up the glutes during the entire squat and deadlift.

also do some mobility exercises
http://www.stack.com/2014/02/03/at-home-hip-flexor-mobility-exercises/

other exercises to work on are ones that work that hinge movement , like KB swings (just make sure to really focus on that hip pop movement) and glute raises. but really squats are the best hinge movement to strengthen hips, just make sure to do regular and consistent mobility moves throughout the day. some of these are things you can while sitting at your desk at work or while watching tv at home, not just in the gym.

good luck!

QueenBishOTUniverse

Also for hip mobility:

Piriformis Stretch
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qZ517Rw7ME
Squat Hip Stretch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBHzXF-mVjY

add liberal use of stick rollers, foam rollers and lacrosse ball as needed to keep everything from tightening up. It's a chain, and you'll need to pay attention to ALL the links, not just the hip flexors, otherwise you'll fix one problem and end up with another....

Cherimoose

I think what you're saying is your hip flexors are overactive and/or tight. If so, the primary fix is to stretch the hip flexors very often (hourly), and right before squatting too. Here is how:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQmpO9VT2X4

To contract glutes, simply squeeze your butt cheeks together.
You know how to contract your abdominals, right?

midnight419

MYRTL:
video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GLrKr54yA0
PDF: http://www.njsportsmed.com/files/myrtl_routine.pdf

jonnyman41

thank you to everyone for your ideas/links. I will try a range and see what works best for me.