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2Shy
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I squat with a sumo stance. I need to work on going lower. So far, I can hit the box (well, I have to use aerobics step & risers) at parallel.
I need to get below parallel. I want to make sure I don't screw up in a meet. Yesterday, I lowered my "box" by one riser (looks like about 2 inches?).
I couldn't do it! It feels like the outside of my hips are just too tight.
It's frustrating because without the bar I can squat to the floor and rest there. My shins aren't straight, though. I think my stance is a bit narrower also.
How come I can do this but not squat low with a bar?
I don't have any pics/vids for you guys. I know it's hard to give advice without seeing. Anyway, should I continue to use a lower box/light weight and risk losing support and plopping onto the box at the bottom (I can get out of the hole there)? Or, should I keep it at parallel and work on greater flexibility?
What other exercises will help me loosen up? Thanks for any advice.
I need to get below parallel. I want to make sure I don't screw up in a meet. Yesterday, I lowered my "box" by one riser (looks like about 2 inches?).
I couldn't do it! It feels like the outside of my hips are just too tight.
It's frustrating because without the bar I can squat to the floor and rest there. My shins aren't straight, though. I think my stance is a bit narrower also.
How come I can do this but not squat low with a bar?
I don't have any pics/vids for you guys. I know it's hard to give advice without seeing. Anyway, should I continue to use a lower box/light weight and risk losing support and plopping onto the box at the bottom (I can get out of the hole there)? Or, should I keep it at parallel and work on greater flexibility?
What other exercises will help me loosen up? Thanks for any advice.
