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08-18-2007, 01:42 PM
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how low to go on squats
i can't get my thighs to parallel when i'm squatting without my back rounding out a bit. my hamstring flexibility definitely needs work.
should i only squat as low as i can go without my back rounding? or is it okay for it to round a bit? also after my squats the little area just above my patella on my right knee tends to be a bit sore when i use my quads (such as going up the stairs two at a time).. i wonder if this should cause any concern... any help is appreciated, thanks! [img]/forum/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] 
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08-18-2007, 04:47 PM
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Re: how low to go on squats
do not round your back on squats...that is just asking for a herniated disk. Most can go to at least 90 degrees without rounding their back. If not, work on hip flexibility.
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08-18-2007, 05:21 PM
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Re: how low to go on squats
gotta stick that tush out bro!!!
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08-18-2007, 09:43 PM
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Re: how low to go on squats
With a closer stance you can go down lower. You should be able to go down all the way until the thighs touch the calves, which is way below parallel. But with a wide stance such as powerlifting style squat, I noticed that I can't go down that low, but I can still go below parallel. So for bodybuilding, try a closer stance.
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08-19-2007, 07:00 AM
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Re: how low to go on squats
Maybe do substitute exercises until you get your hip flexibility up abit
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08-19-2007, 04:23 PM
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Re: how low to go on squats
thanks for all the replies
to clarify, by "rounding the back" i mean this: i DO stick my butt out when i squat, but it's when i get low, just a bit before my quads are parallel, my butt tends to pull in a bit, even if i try to stick it out. i was wondering if that's normal, or if it's because my hamstring flexibillity sucks.
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08-19-2007, 09:48 PM
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Re: how low to go on squats
Just keep practicing the form. Trying to go lower and lower each time. Use hack squats or leg press as your main quad exercise for a few weeks while getting your squat form down to a tee. This means lighter weight, really focusing on your form. When you think it's safe to load the weight, load up that bar and squat **** it! [img]/forum/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]
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08-20-2007, 02:56 AM
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08-21-2007, 04:03 PM
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Re: how low to go on squats
[ QUOTE ]
Watch these videos, they should help you out: http://youtube.com/watch?v=Rq8CWv8UPAI [/ QUOTE ] just got to seeing it today. thanks for posting, it's very helpful. it seems though even when the guy does a "proper" squat his butt does pull in a bit at the bottom. i'm guessing maybe it's normal then? thanks very much again!
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