ATG Squat form

[zxcv]

I noticed when I started doing ATG squats that i tend to go on my tippy toes on the way up, is there anything to correct this? Putting weight plates under my heels?

 

[BiggT]

It could be a flexibility issue or it could be a weakness in the core causing you 'fold-in' and thus tip over.....If it is flexibility, elevating the heels w/ plates could help, but only use them as long as you have to.....and ideally, look into a pair of olympic lifting shoes (or at the least, work boots with a firm, elevated heel).....another option is to widen the stance JUST enough to comfortably get down and up without tipping over. If it is a core weakness, I'd suggest doing heavy, full-range ab work....good mornings can help, but if you're more of a beginner lifter, I see no need to clutter up your routine and the weighted abs along with just squatting should be plenty.

 

[bignate73]

stay back on your heels. its a form problem, weight plates dont correct bad form.

 

[BiggT]

zxcv,

Do you feel like you 'know how' to squat? If you have a video, it would be ideal to use to diagnose the problem.

 

[coolcolj]

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