do you look in a mirror when doing squats

AsrarHussain
AsrarHussain Posts: 1,424 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Hello I was just wondering when doing squats I look at a mirror to check my depth I find it hard to do squats without a mirror because I want my squats proper depth what do you look at

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  • Awkward30
    Awkward30 Posts: 1,927 Member
    I look in a mirror only if I'm making eye contact with myself (or feeling particularly narcissistic). You shouldn't look down as that will probably make your chest drop. Do some where you look in the mirror to check depth and focus on how that depth feels so that you can hit it without a mirror. Or alternatively, you can just be like me and go as deep as you can. I've been told I "bury" my squats and don't need to hit so much depth, but I figure too much depth is better than too little, ATG (*kitten* To Grass).
  • wellbert
    wellbert Posts: 3,924 Member
    It's good to start with, but once you are confident you won't fall over, you are much better off without it. You should rely on your proprioception.

    You'll know it's right, because you can feel what the proper depth is.


    Blind people do perfectly well with compound movements - you will too.
  • elprincipito
    elprincipito Posts: 1,200 Member
    only when doing them in my tippy left toe on one leg.
  • Going4Lean
    Going4Lean Posts: 1,078 Member
    No or i will start judging myself and it wont be related to the squats.
  • GhostPack
    GhostPack Posts: 197 Member
    Hate having a mirror in front of me judging me.

    When I can just look straight at a wall, or rack bar, I'm happy.
  • AsrarHussain
    AsrarHussain Posts: 1,424 Member
    I look in a mirror only if I'm making eye contact with myself (or feeling particularly narcissistic). You shouldn't look down as that will probably make your chest drop. Do some where you look in the mirror to check depth and focus on how that depth feels so that you can hit it without a mirror. Or alternatively, you can just be like me and go as deep as you can. I've been told I "bury" my squats and don't need to hit so much depth, but I figure too much depth is better than too little, ATG (*kitten* To Grass).

    iv become to dependant on the mirror so i get pissed when doing squats if someone comes in my way because i need to see the mirror LOL
  • AsrarHussain
    AsrarHussain Posts: 1,424 Member
    It's good to start with, but once you are confident you won't fall over, you are much better off without it. You should rely on your proprioception.

    You'll know it's right, because you can feel what the proper depth is.


    Blind people do perfectly well with compound movements - you will too.

    iv never seen a blind person do squats
  • xiamjackie
    xiamjackie Posts: 611 Member
    I often can't get in front of a mirror as they are all taken by buff guys who love looking at themselves as they lift..... so I started putting a bench or a step behind me when I do squats. When I hit the step, I know I've gone low enough. I'm only 5 foot tall though, so maybe a bench would work for you.
  • chickfromsc
    chickfromsc Posts: 31
    I love to do squats, deadlifts, free weights...all in front of the mirror. I like to see what I am doing and if I am staying in form...yeah...that's it! :wink:
  • AsrarHussain
    AsrarHussain Posts: 1,424 Member
    I often can't get in front of a mirror as they are all taken by buff guys who love looking at themselves as they lift..... so I started putting a bench or a step behind me when I do squats. When I hit the step, I know I've gone low enough. I'm only 5 foot tall though, so maybe a bench would work for you.

    thats a good idea i will try that thanks
  • AsrarHussain
    AsrarHussain Posts: 1,424 Member
    I love to do squats, deadlifts, free weights...all in front of the mirror. I like to see what I am doing and if I am staying in form...yeah...that's it! :wink:

    im the same
  • wellbert
    wellbert Posts: 3,924 Member
    It's good to start with, but once you are confident you won't fall over, you are much better off without it. You should rely on your proprioception.

    You'll know it's right, because you can feel what the proper depth is.


    Blind people do perfectly well with compound movements - you will too.

    iv never seen a blind person do squats

    Neither have they, but they are awesome at it.
  • Leadfoot_Lewis
    Leadfoot_Lewis Posts: 1,623 Member
    I workout @ home and don't have a mirror. I will occasionally record myself squatting (and doing other lifts) so I can check my form.

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