The Full Squat Ok ... First things first, above parallel and its cheating as far as squatting goes. I dont care if your a runner, dancer, swimmer, bodybuilder, occasional athlete or a crossfitter -> A HALF REP IS A NO REP. The squat is an incredibly effective exercise for training your entire lower body and core, but only if it’s done correctly. And while it’s common for gymgoers to sneer at others that squat incorrectly, what they don’t realize is many people simply lack the flexibility to squat properly. They couldn’t perform a proper rep even if they wanted to. Now, before we move on to the flexibility and mobility stuff, I want to quick address a question that many will wonder: Which of the two squats (parallel and below parallel) are best? Well, in terms of working the muscles, the deeper you go, the more effective the squat. So the short answer is that the full squat is the ultimate lower body exercise. That said, the full squat is significantly harder to perform than the parallel squat simply due to the amount of flexibility it requires. While everyone can benefit from including the full squat in their routine, I would first recommend that you really master the parallel squat, and then gradually work your way into the full squat. So lets start at problem area No.1 -Hip Flexibility Lack of hip flexibility is probably the most common problem that prevents people from squatting properly. This is a matter of hip flexion. What’s that? Well, hip flexion is simply the technical term for a decrease in the angle between the thigh and pelvis. As your knee rises, hip flexion occurs, without a sufficient amount of flexibility and compliance from quads and groin muscles you simply cannot move into the correct position. Next - problem are 2. The Ankles Ankle tightness can prevent you from being able to properly drop into the bottom of a squat, with the weight solidly on your heels, your chest up, and spine in a neutral position. If your heels want to lift off the ground when you’re squatting, or if you tend to shift the weight forward onto your toes and have trouble dropping your butt down to the parallel position or lower, then ankle tightness is likely the problem. To improve your ankle flexibility and mobility, you can mash up and stretch the tissues of your feet, ankles, and calves. Now all this being said you may be unsure how to do these exercises , how to improve your movement and ultimately improve your squat, Thats what Im here for ..... Sheli Mobility McCoy at your service ! You can have a 1 on 1 session with me for half an hour for £20 to totally analyse and adjust your positioning plus you will leave me with a personalised mobility session to continually improve your squat mobility !!! ☎️ 07792952964 completephyzique@hotmail
Posted on: Wed, 26 Nov 2014 21:18:22 +0000
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