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Contrast training is a unique way to optimize results. Read this article by Lee Boyce about how to incorporate it into your training to pack on lean muscle mass.

By: Lee Boyce Added: March 25th, 2013
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    mickyjune26
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    Hip flexor sore during deads

    hey all, my hip flexor gets a little tight / sore during my deads. I think it needs to be strengthened.

    Any thoughts on some good lifts?

    I'll also check out www.exrx.net.
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    hmm, I had this a few years back. I think I just streched more(hips, flexors, glutes) and I'm pretty sure that fixed it.
    Can't remember 100% though, give it a shot and let us know how it goes.
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    After looking into some other posts, i think it's caused by weak hips. I just changed to sumo deadlifts.

    I'll be on some of those girlie machines to strengthen my hips, in addition to other bar exercises.

    Thanks for the advice. definately will stretch.
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    Sumo can take time to ease into. Just don't go too crazy until it feels right.
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    Quote Originally Posted by mickyjune26 View Post
    After looking into some other posts, i think it's caused by weak hips. I just changed to sumo deadlifts.
    Ease into sumo. You might want to consider squatting narrow on days you'll be pulling sumo and vice versa.
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    Pulling sumo has been hell on my hips so far.
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    Do you DL conventional or sumo? Ever had any injuries or other issues?
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    When I first began sumo lifts, my hips were very sore also, especially since I am a fairly close stance squatter. Give it some time, it will eventually get better.

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    throw on some briefs. they really protect your hips when you are squatting/pulling wide on a regular basis.
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