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Squat Problems?

  • 29-11-2007 11:40pm
    #1
    Leon11
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    Have a read of this, it's more for the people who already have an idea of the general causes of bad form, thought it would be of interest to some.

    http://www.exrx.net/Kinesiology/Squats.html


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  • #2
    BossArky
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    My squat sucks ar$e. It dosen't feel right and I have been stuck on around 65kg for ages. Even my bench is higher.

    Apart from eating lots and squatting loads I'm not too sure what to do. Should I squat two or three times a week to get it up, or just once a week heavy?

    On my fitness log you can see a video of a recent squat session... so feedback appreciated if you spot something really wrong with my form.


  • #3
    Leon11
    Closed Accounts Posts: 578 ✭✭✭Leon11


    I'm no expert and there's others here who will prob be able to spot something else. The only thing I can really notice is that you seem shift the weight forward onto your toes some times. If you look at feet in the video you'll see a tiny bit of movement.

    As for workload, maybe look at doing just 5-6 sets of 3 reps at a heavier weight? If the weight is causing you balancing issues throw a 1.25 plate under your heels. As for quantity go with what works best for you, if you can afford to do 2 heavy sessions I'd say go for it.

    When you say they don't feel right do you mean that when you squat you get a stretch in your groins? I got that at first when I adopted a stance like yours. Stretching the groin seemed to work for me along with the hips.

    For me it's by no means perfect still but it's infinitely better than when I first started.


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