Help with squats?

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  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    ankle mobility is a thing for sure on this one.
    and sitting BETWEEN not on top of the legs.

    Things to do for yourself
    > Calf stretches
    > Ankle stretches
    > Hip opening stretches.

    Also- use a chair if you need to to practice for the feel.
  • amr32r
    amr32r Posts: 245 Member
    I was having some problems with my squat form too..reading this thread i pulled out some shoes my daughter bought me awhile ago she said are for lifting...HUGE improvement...
  • rachelbairdhall
    rachelbairdhall Posts: 7 Member
    Get some weightlifting shoes or property up your heels on a couple of plates. That way you can get the proper ATG depth without falling over or using an excessive forward lean.

    There are numerous research articles that found the knees passing the toes is NOT detrimental. In fact for many people it is less risky as it transfers load to the hips.

    Happy squatting :)
  • ghoti_fish
    ghoti_fish Posts: 63 Member
    I have similar issues (I've always assumed it was due to my huge *kitten*!) and this thread has been super useful - thanks all, will be building up core strength and practising other leg/hip exercises now!
  • IsaackGMOON
    IsaackGMOON Posts: 3,358 Member
    edited August 2015
    rachelbairdhall wrote: »
    Get some weightlifting shoes or property up your heels on a couple of plates. That way you can get the proper ATG depth without falling over or using an excessive forward lean.

    There are numerous research articles that found the knees passing the toes is NOT detrimental. In fact for many people it is less risky as it transfers load to the hips.

    Happy squatting :)

    There's really no point in getting weight lifting shoes right now if OP isn't into lifting and we don't even know if she can fix her mobility issues... that'd be a fairly easy way to blow some $$$ right?

    Also, ATG isn't possible for everyone.
  • hugheseva
    hugheseva Posts: 227 Member
    edited August 2015
    I have two recommendations. One I learnt from my bodybuilding husband: put a wedge (can be a low step board) under your heels to stabilize your move. The other one is that you could do box squats. Stand with the barbell in front of a bench. When you squat down, you gently sit on the bench, which forces you to have good form and the exact depth you lower your butt onto. It also prevents you from falling of course.
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