Squat Help

[sothex]

Can someone give me an incredibly detailed description of the exact proper form with which to do squats?

 

[fortunatesun]

Can someone give me an incredibly detailed description of the exact proper form with which to do squats?

I've always found http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/power-lifting/squat-332299.html to be helpful.

Another link that contains useful information:http://www.elitefts.com/documents/proper_squat_tech.htm

 

[fallingeggs]

try the book 'Starting Strength'. It goes into great detail on the squat and the four other main lifts you should be doing.

The best $15 investment you will make.

 

[Sculelos]

try the book 'Starting Strength'. It goes into great detail on the squat and the four other main lifts you should be doing.

The best $15 investment you will make.

I paid 30$ for mine, but it's true you could probably pick it up for 15$ used or something.

 

[Nathan]

I think the basic premise involves keeping your knees behind your toes and keeping htem more or less locked in place throughout the entire movement. Then, lower your arse as though you are pretending to slowly place it into an imaginary chair located 6-12" behind you. Keep the weight low to start - even if you've been squatting with bad form for a while. Your lower back needs to get sufficiently strong to be able to support the weight.

The thing about hitting the right form though is that your strength shoots up reall quick. It's fun to gain that quick, especially knowing you are doing it right with proper form which will hopefully lead to lifting longevity.

 

[s8nlilhlpr2]

If your are squatting wide powerlifter style, spread the floor with your legs, push your knees out and sit back until the tops of your thighs are parallel.

If you are squatting olympic style, neutral/narrow stance, keeps your feet angled out slightly, keep your knees pressed out, sit between your legs until your hams touch your calves. Pushing your knees outwards will pull more muscles into use, and keep your stomach from hitting your legs.

Starting strength is great for learning to squat.