How do you squat???

ChristinaOrtiz23

I started a squat challenge last week, i was wondering if i was doing it right! Whats the best form for the best results? how low should i go? what should i do with my arms? slanted back or straight back?? thanks ;-)

Escape_Artist

What kind of squat? Front, back, low or high bar?

broox80

my trainer makes me go damn near to the floor. Have you ever seen a baby or toddler squat down to pick up a toy? That is the perfect squat!! Put all of your weight in your heels, not toes. I put my arms out in front of me.

UCSMiami

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kawBY5p29fQ

DavPul

What kind of squat? Front, back, low or high bar?

I'm 99.999999998% certain that she's referring to "no bar"

AllanMisner

From your post, I'm assuming you're doing bodyweight squats. Generally, you want to squat down pushing your butt back far enough that your knees don't go past your toes. You want your knees to align with your feet (it is usually best to have your feet slightly greater than shoulder width and the feet pointing out about 30 degrees). Go down to where your upper thigh is parallel with the floor or lower. Your arms can go anywhere (they'll really only be about balance at this point). Your back should be in a neutral position and you should be able to see your chest in the mirror (wear a shirt with a logo and focus on keeping that up in your line of sight).

Once you get good at this form, put a bar on your back and add weight as you go.

Ophidion

Escape_Artist

What kind of squat? Front, back, low or high bar?

I'm 99.999999998% certain that she's referring to "no bar"

Good god. I really missread the thing :embarassed:

bcattoes

Chest up, weight on heels, knees not past toes, drop my booty down and back to a low chair height. Arms are in front, usually somewhat like I'm praying.

I sometimes do other squats - one-leg, sumo, prisoner, sissy, etc., but that is how I do a regular squat.

nielsonfam

Great tip about wearing a shirt with a logo and using that as your sight line - love it!

ChristinaOrtiz23

From your post, I'm assuming you're doing bodyweight squats. Generally, you want to squat down pushing your butt back far enough that your knees don't go past your toes. You want your knees to align with your feet (it is usually best to have your feet slightly greater than shoulder width and the feet pointing out about 30 degrees). Go down to where your upper thigh is parallel with the floor or lower. Your arms can go anywhere (they'll really only be about balance at this point). Your back should be in a neutral position and you should be able to see your chest in the mirror (wear a shirt with a logo and focus on keeping that up in your line of sight).

Once you get good at this form, put a bar on your back and add weight as you go.

PERFECTLY SAID AND EASY TO UNDERSTAND!!! i was thinking to start adding weight soon to!!! i was thinking the 1st 1/2 of my squats ill do at work, 2nd half i was thinking about doing it at home BUT add some weights!!! Thank You :bigsmile:

ChristinaOrtiz23

Chest up, weight on heels, knees not past toes, drop my booty down and back to a low chair height. Arms are in front, usually somewhat like I'm praying.

I sometimes do other squats - one-leg, sumo, prisoner, sissy, etc., but that is how I do a regular squat.

oh no they sound dangerous lol!!! but good to know for when i can do 'regular' ones, i can push myself thanks hun!!!

ChristinaOrtiz23

lmao love this!!! now everytime i do a squat im going to think of this picture lol

ChristinaOrtiz23

my trainer makes me go damn near to the floor. Have you ever seen a baby or toddler squat down to pick up a toy? That is the perfect squat!! Put all of your weight in your heels, not toes. I put my arms out in front of me.

oh!! weight to my heels, didnt know that, thanks you !!!

Some_Watery_Tart

This is excellent! Win.

ChristinaOrtiz23

What kind of squat? Front, back, low or high bar?

I'm 99.999999998% certain that she's referring to "no bar"

your correct!!! for now ;-)

cwolfman13

this is about as perfect form as you can get

darrensurrey

I laughed out loud when I saw this. Just as well I work from home.

AZ_Gato

Check out squat therapy techniques on youtube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z341TYXbKLs

By the way, I could look at that video All. Day. Long.

Cathi888

Hijacking. Sorry.

How many should I do? As many as I can?

Can I hold onto the wall or a post or something for balance?

SonyaCele

squat til you drop!

cwolfman13

I laughed out loud when I saw this. Just as well I work from home.

toddlers have perfect dead-lift form too...it's awesome to watch

billsica

my toddlers do squats perfectly.


I started reading convict conditioning. They seem to say 20-30 squat range. Also they have a good write up on some steps to get you doing 1 squat.

I usually do weighted squats, so I do 5 reps max.

IamUndrCnstruction

Best visual representation! (and awesome cuteness, and use of the word noggin)

ChristinaOrtiz23

Hijacking. Sorry.

How many should I do? As many as I can?

Can I hold onto the wall or a post or something for balance?

lmao!!!

suziepoo1984

Aww..such a cutie pie

ChristinaOrtiz23

Check out squat therapy techniques on youtube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z341TYXbKLs

By the way, I could look at that video All. Day. Long.

awesome thanks!!!

creech6317

Can I hold onto the wall or a post or something for balance?

I found it helpful when starting to have a chair with a back in front of me, so I could rest my hands on it, it really helped with my balance until I get better at squatting.

Hope this helps.

emuravyeva

If you're afraid of falling backwards on your tush, you can hold weights in your hands to counterbalance you.

Serah87

LIKE!!! :bigsmile:

Myhaloslipped

I prefer weighted goblet squats with a kettle bell and Romanian split squats when I am doing them without the bar.