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Tilting forward while squatting

  • 24-07-2021 06:25PM
    #1
    Omega28
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,350 ✭✭✭Omega28


    Hi,

    I'm a beginner to squatting and I've noticed that I'm leaning forward terribly badly and not getting any depth in my squat.

    Any ideas guys?



Comments

  • #2
    Zane Skinny Mucous
    Posts: 81,308 CMod ✭✭✭✭ Zane Skinny Mucous


    Check on YouTube for ankle and hip mobility screening as one step



  • #3
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 19,205 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    to start you could use something like 1-inch or so raisers under your heels (rest your heels only on them)

    e.g. two paperback books

    you'll still get most of the benefit of the squat and be able to have much better form



  • #4
    Cill94
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,450 ✭✭✭Cill94


    This is generally just a strength issue. If you can sit upright in a chair, then you have the flexibility to squat upright. You just can't hold your full bodyweight without that support yet.

    I'd advice squats to a box. Drop height over time as you get stronger.



  • #5
    Black Sheep
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 3,522 Mod ✭✭✭✭Black Sheep


    In this day and age I would also consider videoing yourself and looking for a form check online. There are many Reddit and Facebook groups that would oblige. I could offer various ideas but honestly without seeing you squat, who knows for sure.



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