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squat issues: weak and/or bad form?
Posted on 2/25/18 at 11:58 am
Posted on 2/25/18 at 11:58 am
So I started trying to work squats into my routine. Background: 51 year old, long-time triathlete, retired from that due to some cardiac issues. Been lifting instead about a year now.
I know I'm supposed to get to parallel, but can't come close. Beginning to think that being weak results in bad form, and bad form results in staying weak. Or maybe its a flexibility issue, I don't know.
what else should I do/try to get there?
I know I'm supposed to get to parallel, but can't come close. Beginning to think that being weak results in bad form, and bad form results in staying weak. Or maybe its a flexibility issue, I don't know.
what else should I do/try to get there?
Posted on 2/25/18 at 12:07 pm to TheCurmudgeon
Couple of things you can try. Stand with toes straight and then squeeze your butt. Your toes will flare out to where they need to be. After that, when you decend, track your knees over your toes and keep them in line.
You could also use some 5lb plates under your heels and try out a lighter weight. If that gets you to parallel, it's an ankle mobility issue.
You could also use some 5lb plates under your heels and try out a lighter weight. If that gets you to parallel, it's an ankle mobility issue.
Posted on 2/25/18 at 12:09 pm to TheCurmudgeon
Low Bar Squat
This video has helped me a lot. Used to never get parallel, especially as the weight got heavier. But, now, I have no problem getting parallel, and even below parallel. It also helped with the lower back pain I'd experience from squats because my technique was shite.
This video has helped me a lot. Used to never get parallel, especially as the weight got heavier. But, now, I have no problem getting parallel, and even below parallel. It also helped with the lower back pain I'd experience from squats because my technique was shite.
Posted on 2/25/18 at 12:19 pm to TheCurmudgeon
Try squatting in a swimming pool where gravity is pretty much negated.. just to work on a full range of motion
Posted on 2/25/18 at 1:02 pm to TheCurmudgeon
How much are you stretching?
Joe Rogan had a really good podcast with David Goggins the other day. He’s a former Navy SEAL/triathlete/ultramarathon runner. He went into something similar. He discovered that his muscles were tightening and shortening due to the years of stress.
Said he couldn’t lift or squat without excruciating pain. He took up hot yoga and lots and lots of stretching and eventually fixed the problem.
Joe Rogan had a really good podcast with David Goggins the other day. He’s a former Navy SEAL/triathlete/ultramarathon runner. He went into something similar. He discovered that his muscles were tightening and shortening due to the years of stress.
Said he couldn’t lift or squat without excruciating pain. He took up hot yoga and lots and lots of stretching and eventually fixed the problem.
Posted on 2/25/18 at 4:08 pm to TheCurmudgeon
Can you do an air squat properly? Meaning squaring below parallel, heels remaining on ground, chest upright.
If not, I’m thinking it’s probably a mobility thing. The weakest of weak should be able to properly air squat
If not, I’m thinking it’s probably a mobility thing. The weakest of weak should be able to properly air squat
Posted on 2/25/18 at 4:42 pm to Lester Earl
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Can you do an air squat properly? Meaning squaring below parallel, heels remaining on ground, chest upright.
Was gonna say the same thing. Air squats, empty bar squats... don't worry about loading up the bar if you can't complete proper reps. Get stronger the right way. Good luck!
Posted on 2/25/18 at 7:53 pm to TheCurmudgeon
Definitely agree with the others about air squats. Also work in good mornings, regular and straight leg deadlifts. Start with really light weight and work up from there.
Posted on 2/25/18 at 8:21 pm to TheCurmudgeon
A lot of running could be causing the tightness. Possible your hips aren't letting you sink in. Start stretching at night. No before your workouts.
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