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Knees move during squats...
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maybe knee wraps?... or widen your stance up a bit seems like it could help that....
im assuming you are refering to near max/heavy weights....
i would go with widening stance, and practice lighter, and consiously focus on knee placement and try to keep that same form as you go into your heavy sets...
i used to have this problem too and widening my stance a few inches plus knee wraps on heavy sets AND focusing with my hip flexors to drive (best described by pushing out off my heels) has helped me get better, just keep in mind, the closer you get to your true 1rm, the more your form will suffer
im assuming you are refering to near max/heavy weights....
i would go with widening stance, and practice lighter, and consiously focus on knee placement and try to keep that same form as you go into your heavy sets...
i used to have this problem too and widening my stance a few inches plus knee wraps on heavy sets AND focusing with my hip flexors to drive (best described by pushing out off my heels) has helped me get better, just keep in mind, the closer you get to your true 1rm, the more your form will suffer
chazk
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usually a weight issue. Ever see powerlifers use " perfect form " most dont when they get into the heavier lifts.Its hard to do max 1 rep lifts with out some form issues.
But squats is a excersize i would not risk it with untill you get that form 100%. Be sure to keep looking up , grip the weight as close to your shoulders as you can. When you hit the bottom below 90 your ass is gonna be one of the major muscle worked to thrust up then the quads start to kick in as you come up.
Its almost as if your ass goes back a little then up and thrusting the pelvis forward at the end of the lift ,many guys lean forward to much it cuases a cave in effect , where their knees start to fall in and shoulders get thrown to far with the weight forward
YouTube - The 'Right' Way To Do Squats
this video looks decent for the back movement. I personally like to go a little deeper then 90's
But squats is a excersize i would not risk it with untill you get that form 100%. Be sure to keep looking up , grip the weight as close to your shoulders as you can. When you hit the bottom below 90 your ass is gonna be one of the major muscle worked to thrust up then the quads start to kick in as you come up.
Its almost as if your ass goes back a little then up and thrusting the pelvis forward at the end of the lift ,many guys lean forward to much it cuases a cave in effect , where their knees start to fall in and shoulders get thrown to far with the weight forward
YouTube - The 'Right' Way To Do Squats
this video looks decent for the back movement. I personally like to go a little deeper then 90's
chazk
New member
YouTube - The Best Exercise for LOWER BODY (Thighs and Butt): Frog Squats
for kick you should try these in the gym see what kinda reaction you get
for kick you should try these in the gym see what kinda reaction you get
Scotsman
New member
Aside from weight there are some other issues that may be coming into play. Could be a flexibility/strength issue in the hips or hamstrings. Also could be that your ankles are caving on you which could be due to shoes, stance, or form. Another thing that can cause this is balance issues.
The main focus when coming out of the hole is to "spread the floor". Think of driving out with the knees and driving through the feet.
Cheers,
Scotsman
The main focus when coming out of the hole is to "spread the floor". Think of driving out with the knees and driving through the feet.
Cheers,
Scotsman
