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Squats
Posted on 2/28/18 at 7:30 pm
Posted on 2/28/18 at 7:30 pm
41 years old, was doing squats until the last 3 months for the first time ever, and then old back problems were popping up and squats were hurting. I think it's due to bad form, just started doing them in the last year. Would squatting on one of those machines where the bar is in a fixed position to only go up and down help? Maybe to not avoid the leaning to far and too back and tweaking back?
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Posted on 2/28/18 at 7:49 pm to Buck Dancer
Smith machines will only make it worse.
Posted on 2/28/18 at 7:52 pm to SabiDojo
So what's the next step, squatting with low weights/just the bar until i build up a base and not hurt myself? Or just scrape them all together?
Posted on 2/28/18 at 8:39 pm to Buck Dancer
Start off at a lighter weight until you get the form right.
Posted on 2/28/18 at 8:46 pm to Buck Dancer
Start with bar and work form. Add 5 lbs every workout
Posted on 2/28/18 at 9:20 pm to Buck Dancer
Do some air squats in the mirror, or better yet just film them with your phone. Can you get into position C? Ankles on ground. Back straight, hip crease below knee.
If you look like A or B this could be the cause of your back problems. A heavy load on your back with that type of form isn’t good. Anyway if you can get into position C without any mobility restrictions start with a light load on the bar & work your way up. As you squats this will help build your spine erectors to where you can eventually build up to heavier weights .
Now let’s say you can’t get into position C. Your ankles are coming off the ground or you are tight in the hip area. You’ll need to mobilize before the squat session. Your hips & ankles are likely the culprits
If you look like A or B this could be the cause of your back problems. A heavy load on your back with that type of form isn’t good. Anyway if you can get into position C without any mobility restrictions start with a light load on the bar & work your way up. As you squats this will help build your spine erectors to where you can eventually build up to heavier weights .
Now let’s say you can’t get into position C. Your ankles are coming off the ground or you are tight in the hip area. You’ll need to mobilize before the squat session. Your hips & ankles are likely the culprits
Posted on 2/28/18 at 9:28 pm to Lester Earl
i think i was falling into "B". I'm in good shape and need to pay more attention to form and "C".
Posted on 3/1/18 at 10:42 am to Buck Dancer
no i dont do squats. Im not a woman though.
Posted on 3/2/18 at 12:47 am to Buck Dancer
Squats are for athletes and try-hards
Posted on 3/2/18 at 4:50 am to oleyeller
quote:
no i dont do squats. Im not a woman though.
Posted on 3/2/18 at 5:14 am to Buck Dancer
Front squats or goblet squats. DO NOT DO SMITH SQUATS. Air squats at a high rep and low butt wink will also kick your arse if you do enough. Do these things to get your form back, then start lifting light on the back squat.
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