If that works for you than all the power to ya! Part of working out is figuring out what works for the individual as everyone's bodies are different. I used to static before, I just noticed over several workouts I did better lifting when I didn't static stretch before and just did more dynamics.
I do find it funny you mention deep squats as that's the exact reason I stopped doing statics before. I have come to the conclusion my hip joints don't allow for true "deep squats," and trying static deep squatting stretches prior to lifting caused me a good deal of back/leg pain issues. I have some degenerative disks that only complicate the issue. Been wanting to get an MRI of my hip joints to see if there's issues with them as well but, you know, medical costs in shit hole US. All the times I've had ppl review my form says I'm doing everything right up to the point where I physically cannot move myself further into the stretch/lift.
My mobility used to be even worse that it is now with squatting. I have worked stretches into my routine and it's been about 2 years since I started. For about a year now I've been at this dead point where I just can't go down to get to the true "deep squat." Even attempting to do so is gonna upset my disks. Even with my buddy watching my form, making sure my backs at the right angles and my butts not "tucking under" on the lowest point. It's so frustrating. I'm so envious of ppl with normal hips and not fucked disks. Also of ppl that have access to affordable medical treatments. If I lived somewhere I could actually get this shit looked at without shelling out a few grand just for a diagnosis it would be wonderful.
If that works for you than all the power to ya! Part of working out is figuring out what works for the individual as everyone's bodies are different. I used to static before, I just noticed over several workouts I did better lifting when I didn't static stretch before and just did more dynamics.
I do find it funny you mention deep squats as that's the exact reason I stopped doing statics before. I have come to the conclusion my hip joints don't allow for true "deep squats," and trying static deep squatting stretches prior to lifting caused me a good deal of back/leg pain issues. I have some degenerative disks that only complicate the issue. Been wanting to get an MRI of my hip joints to see if there's issues with them as well but, you know, medical costs in shit hole US. All the times I've had ppl review my form says I'm doing everything right up to the point where I physically cannot move myself further into the stretch/lift.
My mobility used to be even worse that it is now with squatting. I have worked stretches into my routine and it's been about 2 years since I started. For about a year now I've been at this dead point where I just can't go down to get to the true "deep squat." Even attempting to do so is gonna upset my disks. Even with my buddy watching my form, making sure my backs at the right angles and my butts not "tucking under" on the lowest point. It's so frustrating. I'm so envious of ppl with normal hips and not fucked disks. Also of ppl that have access to affordable medical treatments. If I lived somewhere I could actually get this shit looked at without shelling out a few grand just for a diagnosis it would be wonderful.