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    #1 22-03-2009 07:34 PM
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    I've always struggled with squatting, at 6ft 6ins i always have problems to get depth. So I took the easy option and didn't do them After years I've had a re-think, I've started to squat light and try and get form right before progressing weight. i was really wanting some pointers, hints, comments etc on my form. At the min flexibility is a problem for me, something I'm working on.



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    #2 22-03-2009 07:55 PM
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    Try and get lower.
    If you can sit crossed legged then you can get lower than that.
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    #3 22-03-2009 08:15 PM
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    i'd say your feet are placed wide enough apart. You could go maybe slightly lower, maybe an inch but depth is ok at the moment imo. I think you are leaning too far forwards and bringing slightly too much back in to it. This can be resolved by looking 45 degrees upwards during the movement. If you look at the vid you're looking at the floor whilst squatting. Try too keep a good curvature of the spine, this can be done by sticking you bottom out and pulling your shoulders back at the same time. Do this whilst looking upwards and you'll be fine.

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    #4 22-03-2009 08:20 PM
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    to help get lower have a read thru this, and practice it. T-Nation.com | Third-World Squat
    I've done it for around 6 months now and can ad do regularly sit in that position for periods of time now.
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    Originally Posted by turtleboy View Post
    Do this whilst looking upwards and you'll be fine.

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    Just watched the video briefly and this is exactly what i thought - you need to look up throughout the squat and you won't be far off then.

    Depth wasnt too bad TBH

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    #7 23-03-2009 12:55 PM
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    You need to concentrate on sitting down between your legs, rather than the "consertina" you currently do - as dave said third world squats and goblet squats will help with this. Lower back begins to round which would probably be solved by some flexibility work as well as keeping chest up and upper back tight as the others have said.
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    #8 23-03-2009 05:46 PM
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    Thanks for the feedback fella's. ATZ, when you say "consertina" on the way down what exactly do you mean?
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    #9 23-03-2009 06:33 PM
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    I believe he is referring to you bending your back over so your chest meets your thighs in a kind of consertina effect.
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    #10 23-03-2009 07:34 PM
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    Ah yes I get it now, thanks.
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