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pknox
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I've noticed that I'm having problems getting my feet to go where I like them to. For example, against even a moderate size opponent, I find it difficult to get my top leg over the guy's shoulder and into position for a triangle without a whole bunch of jockeying around. Getting my feet from my opponent's hips to up near his neck when in a butterfly guard is more of the same. Most silat holds are especially challenging for me for many of the same reasons. Anytime my legs are pushed back (kind of like the finishing position for a full barbell squat), I experience the problem. I can eventually do the holds -- I'd just like to be able to them quicker, and expending less energy.
I don't think my problem is strength here, but instead, flexibility. Have any of you guys faced this before, and if so, what do you do to gain flexibility in the hips and legs? What area of the lower body should I be focusing on if I want to remedy my problem? I'm thinking hips and hamstrings, but I'm not so sure.
I don't think my problem is strength here, but instead, flexibility. Have any of you guys faced this before, and if so, what do you do to gain flexibility in the hips and legs? What area of the lower body should I be focusing on if I want to remedy my problem? I'm thinking hips and hamstrings, but I'm not so sure.