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TheBadGuy Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 72) |
posted July 14, 2000 02:39 PM
 
Well i just started doing free weight squats (yes finally) and im just unsure how u would be able to tell if youre knees are not going too far out. I tried to look down but i cant really w/ the bar on my shoulders..... is there anyway to tell short of asking someone else to watch me? IP: Logged |
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Rexie317 Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 437) |
posted July 14, 2000 03:40 PM
When I first started free squatting. I was worried bout my knees and all that too, so what I did was a "mock squat" (I made up that name, so don't go asking people about it or you'll get some whacky looks back). No weight, no bar, but would perform the squat (I even put my arms as if I was holding the bar if noone was around). Go to the distance down I wanted, then looked at my knees. Seen if they were in the right position, then moved into the weights. Now I got good form and am improving without cheating. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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vlaovic Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 112) |
posted July 14, 2000 04:27 PM
When squatting, NEVER look down at you feet. I know it's hard, but keep your head locked into one position, looking up slightly (I've seen guys staring up at god or something while they squat, but that's overkill!) I also do those "mach squats". Sometimes I'll do them at home just for the hell of it - if you drill the movement into your head, form won't be an issue when it comes time to lift. IP: Logged |
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ethertek Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 112) |
posted July 14, 2000 07:51 PM
vlaovic is right about not to look down....at least don't look down if you've got heavy weight cause you'll spinal discs will compress too much. And that means back injuries. If you have an empty bar though it shouldn't matter if you look down or not. IP: Logged |
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FlexMachine Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 15) |
posted July 14, 2000 09:08 PM
If you can find one or have one at your gym, set up a big ass mirror infront of you, that way you can make sure your form is absolutely perfect. IP: Logged |
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newguy Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 21) |
posted July 30, 2000 02:28 PM
I think your proportions have a lot to do with your form. I'm 6'4" and I know my knees go over my toes slightly. The taller you are, the harder it is to get the form down. Keep at it though, I can squat 455. I don't think that's bad for my proportions. IP: Logged |
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mystic_hormones Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 210) |
posted July 31, 2000 12:24 AM
all good answers and it is really not to much of an issue because after squatting a while you will get the form naturally. some people use their back too much trying to control leg movement so just make sure your whole body is in good form. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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Latimer Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 499) |
posted July 31, 2000 02:38 AM
I'm 6'4 too and I agree it's a lot harder to maintain good form the taller you are. Your back tends to bend a little more too. I think the "mock" squat technique is a good way to go. Since you're just starting I'd start real light and just concentrate on good form and as you become more comfortable with the weight, start going heavier, and the form will become instinctive. IP: Logged |
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