squat technique article and vids

chrisdavey

awesome article here on proper squatting.
http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/most_recent/squat_like_you_mean_it_tips_for_a_deeper_squat

And so far, 2 vids on squat technique from Elite Fitness Systems
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkF9QD7oCIA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6cgnxY8ld4

Vids are great. That fella explains it very clearly.

binary_jester

How about squats with bad knees. I feel like I am bailing because I can't squat very low

twistygirl

thank you for the article on squats, I am into squats bc I ride my bike and the squats really help strengthen my thighs. I have a bad left knee and I don't do lunges bc they cause me pain. After viewing the 1st article I will be aiming for a much deeper squat I didn't know it was safe to go that low. My new goal will be *kitten* to the grass I like that.

chrisdavey

I have a bad knee as well. I have been going to physio about it but she hasn't said anything about squats being bad for them either. (I believe I hurt mine doing jui-jitsu). The best way to prevent bad knees is by strengthening the supporing muscles. Squats are obviously great for this. I also do VMO activation work for my lazy VMO. Remember squatting, to push your knees out and your knees shouldn't go too much infront of your toes.

Pinoy_Pal

Nice vids...love the Squat!

dave4d

As far as knees go, squats affect my knees less than any other quad exercise. The Leg extensions are the worst. I had to reduce weight significantly once I discovered *kitten* to the grass squatting, The Doms are severe but worth it.

mideon_696

my knee came good after i got right into squats! So i rate!