Tight hips? Struggling with deadlifts or squats? In this episode, Ben James dives into the vital connection between hip mobility and lower back health. Answering a listener’s question about hip discomfort during lifts, Ben shares real-world strategies to improve movement, reduce pain, and protect your spine. Discover why your squat stance might be working against you, and how a sumo-style setup could be the game-changer you’ve been missing. From dynamic mobility drills like the hip airplane and 90-90 switches to power-building moves like goblet and Cossack squats, Ben breaks down the exercises that actually move the needle - without over-stressing your back. Ben also explores the critical role of individual hip anatomy when it comes to movement quality and performance. Not all hips are built the same, and pushing through pain in pursuit of textbook form can actually do more harm than good. This episode highlights the importance of adapting your training to suit your own range of motion, encouraging a smarter, more sustainable approach to strength and mobility. You'll learn: Why hip stiffness often leads to back pain (and how to fix it) How to tailor your stance based on your anatomy The key differences between dynamic and static stretching for hip health The top 4 mobility exercises to build stronger, more resilient movement patterns Whether you're lifting for performance, recovery, or daily life - this episode will help you move better and feel stronger.   👉 Got questions? Reach out to Ben or the SmartStrong team for tailored advice and support. 👉 Download the Smart Strong back health ebook for practical strategies to improve your spine health - https://smartstrong.ck.page/dda17bdf60👉 Got questions? Reach out to Ben or Jacob for expert advice and guidance at info@smartstrong.co.uk👉 Looking for a personalised approach? Consider a 1:1 program with Smart Strong to tackle your chronic back issues effectively.   Don’t let these common mistakes hold you back from a pain-free life - tune in now! And if you found this episode helpful, please leave us a review to help others take control of their back health.   You can watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/ryuC5VufJQs   Resources… Free webinar: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1248140093619?aff=oddtdtcreator   Free eBook: https://smartstrong.ck.page/dda17bdf60   Send Us A Question… https://smartstrong.co.uk/contact-us/   Website...  www.smartstrong.co.uk