Bulgarian Split Squats

[massiveian]

Bulgarian Split Squats are great, but when i do them i get a pain towards the groin of my back leg as of the massive strech required here.

I was hoping this would ease off as i got used to the exercise, but a month in to hyper 1 and its still the same.

Anyone else get the same pain? Any ideas?

[Cynic]

SMR.

You need to do some mobility work, immediately. The hip flexors tend to tighten if you sit for great lengths of time, as I do.

Read these:

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Get yourself a tube of tennis balls and a 12" or 36" Axis foam roller from EliteFTS:

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Elite Fitness Systems

I recommend both. The 12" is portable. It'll fit in most gym bags. The 36" allows you to just flip over to work the other side.

The axis foam rollers are very durable. One coach I know says he's had his for 5+ years and it's still in the same shape. Mine have held up very well, much better than the typical white biofoam.

Also, watch this to learn about how to make your ankle more flexible:



It's gonna hurt like hell for a couple months. You probably won't be able to put your full weight on it. That means you definitely need it. Begin an aggressive regimen of SMR and static stretching. At least 3x/week.