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help with squats

Jas0n said:
Kyle,

I must have missed your post mate. Very good video, thank you.

His advice is very sound, unfortunately I think it might be too advanced for me at the moment as I suspect I lack the foundational flexibility required. My back is starting to round just above parallel.
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i found the same thing, i wasn't flexible enough to do what they were doing. also, it looks like something where you need another person with you to help.

also jason, i found this on stronglifts, i am going to experiment with this stretch and see if this helps also. (second picture down the page)

How to Squat with Proper Technique without Injuring Yourself | StrongLifts.com
 
pistachio said:
i found the same thing, i wasn't flexible enough to do what they were doing. also, it looks like something where you need another person with you to help.

also jason, i found this on stronglifts, i am going to experiment with this stretch and see if this helps also. (second picture down the page)

*URL removed because I'm a newb and it wont let me post*
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Just been reading through this thread - I had similar issues when I first started squatting. I have reasonably long legs/thighs. I couldnt squat and keep my heels planted for the life of me without falling backwards. I was also leaning way forward and turning it into a morning glory on the way up.

I started doing the stretch mentioned on the page above, also stretching my calves. I kept at it squatting 3 times a week on the SS program. Now my squat technique is great and after about 8 months of training I'm now squatting more than 1.5x body weight with perfect form. I still do the squat stretch before each session.

Keep at it and you'll get there!
 
JaseFit said:
I was also leaning way forward and turning it into a morning glory on the way up.
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You did what to the bar on the way up Jase, Morning Glory?!?!?! BAHAHAHA.

I think you mean Good Morning. We all know what Morning Glory is.
 
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JaseFit said:
Just been reading through this thread - I had similar issues when I first started squatting. I have reasonably long legs/thighs. I couldnt squat and keep my heels planted for the life of me without falling backwards. I was also leaning way forward and turning it into a morning glory on the way up.

I started doing the stretch mentioned on the page above, also stretching my calves. I kept at it squatting 3 times a week on the SS program. Now my squat technique is great and after about 8 months of training I'm now squatting more than 1.5x body weight with perfect form. I still do the squat stretch before each session.

Keep at it and you'll get there!
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i have to say that squat stretch has helped a lot. my squatting form has improved immensely. in fact, just stretching in general has been something i have always neglected and in hind site, is probably the cause of a lot of my injuries.

and that would be a major lol at the morning glory :D
 
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