pudha Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 I just cannot get my form correct on Squats. I cannot keep my back straight and go down to squat. I know this will take time to perfect so any tips to help me? I can't feel me pushing through my heels even though I stick my backside out. My abs are tensed always. Any videos that will help me?? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Any videos that will help me?? This video will definitely helphttp://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6529481301858251744&ei=rTd7SaSDFIaIqQPvm7GzBA&q=dan+johns&hl=en Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronco Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 It would be easier to give advice if you posted a video of your squatting. Can you do a decent squat without weights? If not, have you tried a wider foot stance? If the feet are too close apart it becomes a lot harder to get down deep enough with a straight back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Im Your Man Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 My abs are tensed always. Well that's a good thing, no? Keep your abs tight for all exercices rather than putting too much pressure on your back, your spine may not stay straight. Like Bronco said, practice with slow movement and complete reps and then add more weights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjs Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 Most probably due to tight hip flexors. You can try leg swings to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pudha Posted January 25, 2009 Author Share Posted January 25, 2009 Most probably due to tight hip flexors. You can try leg swings to help. What are leg swings? It seems so physically difficult for me trying to get the correct form. Any regular stretches I could do to looses my lower body? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjs Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Most probably due to tight hip flexors. You can try leg swings to help. What are leg swings? It seems so physically difficult for me trying to get the correct form. Any regular stretches I could do to looses my lower body?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmfU8X7uDuohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vbQXUPFWJQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryStella Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Not sure if this helps, but it helped me with my squats, your knees should track your foot line. Think of your butt dropping down to the floor instead of just back (you might be leaning forward too much to sick your butt out). For practice on form you can try to use a counter weight because you will feel like your going to fall backwards at first ( another person to hold your hands, a pole, a rope, a heavy weighted bar to hold yourself up and then progress away from the counter weight and see if you can keep the form with just body weight before adding back weights. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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