problem with squatting..

[Phaded]

i'm posting this here cause it will get replied to faster than the weightlifting forum.. but anyhow.. i can't seem to squat with out bending my back too much.. is there a way to correct this problem.. if i dont bend that far i feel like i'm gonna fall over backwards so i just resolve to doing squatson the fucking smith machine..

 

[The Shadow]

begin to work on flexibility in the Achilles tendon


you "can" use a plate under your heels....start with a 25 under each foot.....then drop down to a 10, then 5 etc till you are flat footed.

I like to use a board.....

 

[KillahBee]

post it in the training forum. you will get real answers from people that workout and have a lot of knowledge.


quality > quantity

 

[sublime35]

are your heels coming up off of the ground? If so I had that problem and I was told to curl my toes upward to help keep your feet flat.

 

[The Shadow]

post it in the training forum. you will get real answers from people that workout and have a lot of knowledge.


quality > quantity

^^^Good reason NOT to postup in CC - you get GREAT, insightful responses like the one above

 

[Phaded]

lol thanks guys

 

[KillahBee]

^^^Good reason NOT to postup in CC - you get GREAT, insightful responses like the one above

exactly

 

[OMEGA]

I am 6'3 and when I Squat I do the same thing, but it has never bothered me much

 

[wnt2bBeast]

sorry but putting plates, boards or anything else under your heels wont fix your problem..

hard to tell without seeing a clip but more than likely you have very weak hamstrng/glutes/hips and overly strong quads compared to those muscles..

smith squats wont fix that either since you are put in an unnatural squattng position...

honestly if you wanna fix it its up to you
but i woudl start doing front or zercher squats
and hitting the posterior harder with heavy moves like dimel deads, GM's, 45* raises-not bodybuilding stuff but then again you dont have a bodybuilding problem

 

[Phaded]

dimel deads? gm's?

 

[blut wump]

Agreed, it is most likely a hip or hamstring flexibility issue and propping up the heels is likely to lead to knee problems.

Reduce the weight enough that you can get down fully without falling over. Squat with that weight and keep trying to increase it with good form. The problem should go away unless your body is in need of surgery already.

Stretch your hammies after every workout for a few weeks. Some of w2bb's exercises should help.

 

[swole]

Use a belt and start with lighter weight until you are confident with your form.

 

[Phaded]

i can't even squat down without bending my back.. with the bar on my back.. its weird.. i'm pigeon toed though so i think thats part of the problem..

 

[wnt2bBeast]

dimel deads? gm's?

Dimels are great-youll get lots of looks in the gym..it should look lik eoyu are humping the bar amke sure to initiate from te hips first and contract the glutes hard

http://www.midwestbarbell.com/videos/dimel.mpg

goodmornings
http://www.midwestbarbell.com/videos/blagm.mpg

a belt will only mask your problem i wouldnt use a belt until your going for 1 and 3RM

 

[KillahBee]

It seems like it's more mental than physical maing. Try concentrating on pushing your ass/hips back instead of focusing on your back. This helped me immensely.

 

[blut wump]

If you can only do it without the bar then practice without the bar.


Take a look at this thread:
http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428675

 

[swole]

It seems like it's more mental than physical maing. Try concentrating on pushing your ass/hips back instead of focusing on your back. This helped me immensely.

Exactly, just stick your god damn ass out there. Practice with no weight if you have to...point your toes straight or slightly outward as well.

 

[blut wump]

Dimels are great-youll get lots of looks in the gym..it should look lik eoyu are humping the bar amke sure to initiate from te hips first and contract the glutes hard

http://www.midwestbarbell.com/videos/dimel.mpg

goodmornings
http://www.midwestbarbell.com/videos/blagm.mpg

a belt will only mask your problem i wouldnt use a belt until your going for 1 and 3RM

I have to try those dimels. I always imagined them as a kind of Romanian deadlift and would end up bashing my knees. Thanks for the vids.

 

[wnt2bBeast]

I have to try those dimels. I always imagined them as a kind of Romanian deadlift and would end up bashing my knees. Thanks for the vids.

its exactly like a RDL except you just go past the knees..
generally these are done for sets of 15-20 and done ballistically