Not feeling hams on squats...

[wesley90]

I have been spreading the floor, pushing my butt back, going ATF, and still dont feel my hams...but my quads burn! Do your guys hams burn when squatting?
Thanks.

 

[bignate73]

no, they don't burn. i feel them stretch but thats it.

 

[Mithrandir]

I have never been sore in the hams from squats..now deadlifts...

 

[MS Jr]

Try a few sets of lunges before, lol. Then tell me you dont feel those hamies the next day

 

[wesley90]

Also my lower back kills me...is that because of weak abs?

 

[fortunatesun]

Could be a couple of things... Possibly weak abs but in most cases you're not keeping your spine absolutely straight when going down. Remember to throw your chest out and shoulders back before you begin your set.

 

[sigweed]

your lower back might hurt because your lower back is weak... i have strong abs, and if i dont do direct lower back exercises, it hurts after just standing up for a while