Please Scroll Down to See Forums Below I've been working on ROM in the squat (mine sucks) and with reasonable back positioning (arch, shoulder blades down) have gotten lower than ever before - I think I'm almost to parallel now. SO I have now something right at the top of the front thigh right in front of the ilia that hurts, like it's being pinched, especially when I'm sitting down. What have I done, and how do I fix it on my quest for the ATF squat?
Squat - ouch!
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beerdrinker
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I mentioned this video in another thread, but if you can't squat properly, watch this. http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6529481301858251744
It's Dan John, a strength coach, conducting a seminar for other trainers. It's a great video.
Watch how he teaches the goblet squat and the "potato sack" squats. Then try them yourself. I think you can squat ATG, you just don't know it.
It's Dan John, a strength coach, conducting a seminar for other trainers. It's a great video.
Watch how he teaches the goblet squat and the "potato sack" squats. Then try them yourself. I think you can squat ATG, you just don't know it.
I always found the problem with squatting is that i was trying to hold tension throughout my back. So when i reached parallel i couldn't hold onto the tension because i was forced to push my back forwards in order to develop a vertical line from where my heels were to where the bar sits, you'll know what i mean if you've read starting strength. I squat now with my knees going forward more, you can do this easier with olympic weightlifting shoes or putting some small weight plates (inch to half inch thick) under your heels when squatting.
I believe you can't squat olympic style or full squat unless your knees are going forward a fair amount. This style of squat means that you can keep your back upright instead of leaning forward to get the optimal position, you shouldn't need heavy weights to force you down into position like some people believe. I would ignore the idea that your knees should be close to vertical if you're trying to squat atg, this is only suitable for a powerlifting squat. Sorry i have no idea what your thigh problem is, this is something i had to get off my chest.
I believe you can't squat olympic style or full squat unless your knees are going forward a fair amount. This style of squat means that you can keep your back upright instead of leaning forward to get the optimal position, you shouldn't need heavy weights to force you down into position like some people believe. I would ignore the idea that your knees should be close to vertical if you're trying to squat atg, this is only suitable for a powerlifting squat. Sorry i have no idea what your thigh problem is, this is something i had to get off my chest.
Tried front squats yet?
Video?
Video?
smtimelevi
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I have a simmilar pain in my right hip flexor area. I squat through it, it never hurts when im movin weight just after sets and at random other times. I hit 405 for 3 reps pain and all.
It's hard to say what goin on with your problem but I wouldnt blame bad form on it. My buddy has horrible form on squats, but he's 6'5". I think tall guys need to use a different stance could that be it for you?
It's hard to say what goin on with your problem but I wouldnt blame bad form on it. My buddy has horrible form on squats, but he's 6'5". I think tall guys need to use a different stance could that be it for you?
Scotsman
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If you are just now squatting lower you are probably dealing with a lot of flexibilty issues. Your hip flexors aren't used to being worked that much and are probably tightening up on you. After you get done squatting lower your weight back way down and try and go extra deep for a few reps to stretch out. You can even do this without any weight at all. Just make sure to keep your back arched and come down as low as you can.
Cheers,
Scotsman
Cheers,
Scotsman
