Squats! Help!

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  • WDEvy
    WDEvy Posts: 814 Member
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    Do your feet stay flat at the bottom of your squat or do you find yourself up on your toes?

    I always end up on my toes and if I try to shift my weight back in my heels, I end up falling backwards.
  • IronSmasher
    IronSmasher Posts: 3,908 Member
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    Do your feet stay flat at the bottom of your squat or do you find yourself up on your toes?

    I always end up on my toes and if I try to shift my weight back in my heels, I end up falling backwards.

    They need to stay on the floor the whole time.
  • wolfpack77
    wolfpack77 Posts: 655
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    Squats aren't all about legs. They require good core strength. If your form is good but its hurting your back or causing you to lose balance, your core could be weaker than you think. My advice is to practice by working with a lighter weight that lets you to maintain balance without hurting your back. Move slower and more deliberately with this weight to master your form. And move up from there.

    You may also strengthen your core by deadlifting.

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