Unable to do parallel squats!
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Actually, it's more getting on and off the potty seat using only your legs (not using a vanity or other support to help). Next time you're there, check your leg position, you are at parallel. If you can get down and up, you're doing a squat.0 -
Actually, it's more getting on and off the potty seat using only your legs (not using a vanity or other support to help). Next time you're there, check your leg position, you are at parallel. If you can get down and up, you're doing a squat.
kind of my point LOL1 -
Actually, it's more getting on and off the potty seat using only your legs (not using a vanity or other support to help). Next time you're there, check your leg position, you are at parallel. If you can get down and up, you're doing a squat.
OK.
Then shall I post a pic?
Seriously- I see what you mean. I'll check....0 -
comptonelizabeth wrote: »
Actually, it's more getting on and off the potty seat using only your legs (not using a vanity or other support to help). Next time you're there, check your leg position, you are at parallel. If you can get down and up, you're doing a squat.
OK.
Then shall I post a pic?
Seriously- I see what you mean. I'll check....
Some assisted squats use both a seat and a strap, until muscle and strength are built.
I suppose you could use the throne
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comptonelizabeth wrote: »
Actually, it's more getting on and off the potty seat using only your legs (not using a vanity or other support to help). Next time you're there, check your leg position, you are at parallel. If you can get down and up, you're doing a squat.
OK.
Then shall I post a pic?
Seriously- I see what you mean. I'll check....
Some assisted squats use both a seat and a strap, until muscle and strength are built.
I suppose you could use the throne
You know what - I've a feeling it won't work. Pretty sure my feet don't touch the ground when I'm on it! (I told you they were short!) But I've a low kind of ottoman thing I could use.0 -
Hahahaha. If @comptonelizabeth's legs are the length of mine (27"), we are the same height, her feet don't reach the floor when sitting on a modern toilet.
We have an older Autumn gold from the 70's in a seldom used bathroom and that would work for me if needed, just.
If you can, go to the pool and practice them there. I don't know the science behind it, (less stress on joints?), but doing Aqua fit really helped me with mobility in general, and squatting in particular. (just one small 60something woman trying to stay healthy to another)
Cheers, h.1 -
Haha that's exactly it!middlehaitch wrote: »comptonelizabeth's legs are the length of mine (27"), we are the same height, her feet don't reach the floor when sitting on a modern toilet.
We have an older Autumn gold from the 70's in a seldom used bathroom and that would work for me if needed, just.
If you can, go to the pool and practice them there. I don't know the science behind it, (less stress on joints?), but doing Aqua fit really helped me with mobility in general, and squatting in particular. (just one small 60something woman trying to stay healthy to another)
Cheers, h.
Think they do aqua fit at our local pool - thanks for the suggestion
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The ottoman would work, or any bench/chair that lets you plant your feet firmly.comptonelizabeth wrote: »comptonelizabeth wrote: »
Actually, it's more getting on and off the potty seat using only your legs (not using a vanity or other support to help). Next time you're there, check your leg position, you are at parallel. If you can get down and up, you're doing a squat.
OK.
Then shall I post a pic?
Seriously- I see what you mean. I'll check....
Some assisted squats use both a seat and a strap, until muscle and strength are built.
I suppose you could use the throne
You know what - I've a feeling it won't work. Pretty sure my feet don't touch the ground when I'm on it! (I told you they were short!) But I've a low kind of ottoman thing I could use.
Stability would be key I think. If necessary you could also use a wall until your legs are stronger.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRph0h2QAys 1 -
@comptonelizabeth
One of the Aqua fit drills is starting at armpit depth standing and walking sideways to the shallow water always keeping the water at the same level. You eventually get to an ATG water squat then work your way back up.
The other is just crab walking back and forth in the same depth until you can go a little lower over time.
With the degenerative discs and weakened muscles, through years of steroids, you may find Aqua fit benificial not only as a cardio work out but to strengthen your muscles ( not sure of your overall fitness level) and increase your mobility, flexibility and balance.
People think it is only for little old ladies but, depending on the instructor and what you put into it, it can be an excellent work out.
Cheers, h.
Haha, I have been test squatting all the seats in the house. My kitchen step stool at 9" is the best. Works well for step ups too.1 -
middlehaitch wrote: »@comptonelizabeth
One of the Aqua fit drills is starting at armpit depth standing and walking sideways to the shallow water always keeping the water at the same level. You eventually get to an ATG water squat then work your way back up.
The other is just crab walking back and forth in the same depth until you can go a little lower over time.
With the degenerative discs and weakened muscles, through years of steroids, you may find Aqua fit benificial not only as a cardio work out but to strengthen your muscles ( not sure of your overall fitness level) and increase your mobility, flexibility and balance.
People think it is only for little old ladies but, depending on the instructor and what you put into it, it can be an excellent work out.
Cheers, h.
Haha, I have been test squatting all the seats in the house. My kitchen step stool at 9" is the best. Works well for step ups too.
Thank you for all this - much appreciated! Think I'll need something higher than 9" but hey, I can aim for it!0 -
The ottoman would work, or any bench/chair that lets you plant your feet firmly.comptonelizabeth wrote: »comptonelizabeth wrote: »
Actually, it's more getting on and off the potty seat using only your legs (not using a vanity or other support to help). Next time you're there, check your leg position, you are at parallel. If you can get down and up, you're doing a squat.
OK.
Then shall I post a pic?
Seriously- I see what you mean. I'll check....
Some assisted squats use both a seat and a strap, until muscle and strength are built.
I suppose you could use the throne
You know what - I've a feeling it won't work. Pretty sure my feet don't touch the ground when I'm on it! (I told you they were short!) But I've a low kind of ottoman thing I could use.
Stability would be key I think. If necessary you could also use a wall until your legs are stronger.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRph0h2QAys
Thank you !
Ps great video0 -
comptonelizabeth wrote: »No matter how hard I try! If I go lower,my knees are too far over my toes and they hurt.
I'm short with short legs - I don't know if that's the reason. Any tips and does it matter a lot?
I have the same issue. Try doing pause squats with a higher weight, and incorporate some band work and stretching in order to open your hip flexors. I make a point to dedicate about 20 minutes 4-5 x a week to stretching (although I should do it daily). Makes a big difference in form.0 -
peaceout_aly wrote: »comptonelizabeth wrote: »No matter how hard I try! If I go lower,my knees are too far over my toes and they hurt.
I'm short with short legs - I don't know if that's the reason. Any tips and does it matter a lot?
I have the same issue. Try doing pause squats with a higher weight, and incorporate some band work and stretching in order to open your hip flexors. I make a point to dedicate about 20 minutes 4-5 x a week to stretching (although I should do it daily). Makes a big difference in form.
Thanks- what do you do to stretch,if you don't mind my asking?0 -
comptonelizabeth wrote: »comptonelizabeth wrote: »
Actually, it's more getting on and off the potty seat using only your legs (not using a vanity or other support to help). Next time you're there, check your leg position, you are at parallel. If you can get down and up, you're doing a squat.
OK.
Then shall I post a pic?
Seriously- I see what you mean. I'll check....
Some assisted squats use both a seat and a strap, until muscle and strength are built.
I suppose you could use the throne
You know what - I've a feeling it won't work. Pretty sure my feet don't touch the ground when I'm on it! (I told you they were short!) But I've a low kind of ottoman thing I could use.
I was just going to post about this whole thing not applying to short people! And I don't have short legs. In fact, I have long femurs, but my legs are not parallel when I'm, um, doing that kind of squat. I have to sort of put my feet on tiptoe.0 -
comptonelizabeth wrote: »peaceout_aly wrote: »comptonelizabeth wrote: »No matter how hard I try! If I go lower,my knees are too far over my toes and they hurt.
I'm short with short legs - I don't know if that's the reason. Any tips and does it matter a lot?
I have the same issue. Try doing pause squats with a higher weight, and incorporate some band work and stretching in order to open your hip flexors. I make a point to dedicate about 20 minutes 4-5 x a week to stretching (although I should do it daily). Makes a big difference in form.
Thanks- what do you do to stretch,if you don't mind my asking?
I've got a lot of issues with my right hip flexor that affect my squats. My physical therapist assigned me these:
http://www.stack.com/a/4-hip-flexor-stretches-to-relieve-tight-hips
(Disclaimer: that link just happened to have all the exercises my PT assigned to me... That particular site or video wasn't recommended to me by my PT.)1 -
Warched the video. Thought from the link you provided that he would show 4 stretches. Wondered what happened to the other two? ;-)0
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I actually have a real problem with those hole in the ground toilets 0 -
GottaBurnEmAll wrote: »comptonelizabeth wrote: »comptonelizabeth wrote: »
Actually, it's more getting on and off the potty seat using only your legs (not using a vanity or other support to help). Next time you're there, check your leg position, you are at parallel. If you can get down and up, you're doing a squat.
OK.
Then shall I post a pic?
Seriously- I see what you mean. I'll check....
Some assisted squats use both a seat and a strap, until muscle and strength are built.
I suppose you could use the throne
You know what - I've a feeling it won't work. Pretty sure my feet don't touch the ground when I'm on it! (I told you they were short!) But I've a low kind of ottoman thing I could use.
I was just going to post about this whole thing not applying to short people! And I don't have short legs. In fact, I have long femurs, but my legs are not parallel when I'm, um, doing that kind of squat. I have to sort of put my feet on tiptoe.
Until now I've never actually given it any thought! Now I'm excited to see what happens next time I go.0
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