Performance Plus Podcast

E31 - Hip Impingement While Squatting

May 09, 2023 Performance Plus Programming Season 3 Episode 5
E31 - Hip Impingement While Squatting
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Performance Plus Podcast
E31 - Hip Impingement While Squatting
May 09, 2023 Season 3 Episode 5
Performance Plus Programming

On this episode Dr. Zach Long shares all the secrets for fixing your hip impingement while squatting. 

Hip impingement is a common complaint that we see in fitness athletes due to the demands of their sport that push the hip joint through full ranges of motion repeatedly. As the sports of fitness and weightlifting have become increasingly popular so has the number of athletes suffering from hip impingement.  This condition can be quite difficult to treat and is unfortunately one we often see very poorly treated in the medical world.

On this episode we talk about how to properly diagnose, treat and scale for hip impingement during squatting. 

Some specific highlights include

  • Squat variations to alleviate pain
  • Stop stretching the hip flexors 
  • Minimizing sitting & sedentary activities that may make the symptoms worse

For more info on hip impingements check out this article written by the one and only Dr. Zach Long.

Get your hips stronger hip flexors with this program from Performance Plus.

Follow Pamela Gagnon @pamelagnon

Follow Zach @thebarbellphysio and his website.

Follow Johnny @coach_johnnyb


Ready to CRUSH all your goals? Try out the Performance Plus Programming membership for seven days FREE. Our membership gives you access to over 40 different skill-based programs to help you crush all your goals.

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Show Notes

On this episode Dr. Zach Long shares all the secrets for fixing your hip impingement while squatting. 

Hip impingement is a common complaint that we see in fitness athletes due to the demands of their sport that push the hip joint through full ranges of motion repeatedly. As the sports of fitness and weightlifting have become increasingly popular so has the number of athletes suffering from hip impingement.  This condition can be quite difficult to treat and is unfortunately one we often see very poorly treated in the medical world.

On this episode we talk about how to properly diagnose, treat and scale for hip impingement during squatting. 

Some specific highlights include

  • Squat variations to alleviate pain
  • Stop stretching the hip flexors 
  • Minimizing sitting & sedentary activities that may make the symptoms worse

For more info on hip impingements check out this article written by the one and only Dr. Zach Long.

Get your hips stronger hip flexors with this program from Performance Plus.

Follow Pamela Gagnon @pamelagnon

Follow Zach @thebarbellphysio and his website.

Follow Johnny @coach_johnnyb


Ready to CRUSH all your goals? Try out the Performance Plus Programming membership for seven days FREE. Our membership gives you access to over 40 different skill-based programs to help you crush all your goals.

\TRY IT HERE