Whenever I try to squat, I fall back?

[NZninja101]

Over 6000 people have seen this thread and many of them will assume RainingBlood still has problems squatting

[kasai88]

Did this ******* ever learn to squat.

[seanmccloskey1]

I'm 6'4", 210 lbs. Us tall people sometimes have a bit of an issue with this. I know this thread is old but I figured I may try to help. With the top half of my leg being long, when I squat my butt is pushed too far back and there's too much weight behind me. To help this I used to lean forward, but that not good form. I'm a fan of front squatting because it moved the weight forward which keeps you on your feet. Its literally physics, you can practice squatting all you want but you wont be able to do it with proper form because of the length of your legs.

[Tmagee40]

I cannot squat with proper form. I've tried, and when I do, I fall back. I've had so many experienced lifters try to teach me in person, I just can't. The only time I CAN squat is when I hold onto something. I also have very tight hamstrings, but I don't know if this is a flexibility problem. The only way I can squat without falling back is leaning forward, much more forward, but then my back isn't straight.
Are there any exercises I can do? Does anyone else have this? I can't even squat my own weight. I'm 6'3 and 190 pounds.

I had this problem when I first started lifting. The way to fix it is pretty simple. I started squatting bear foot or in flat footed shoes, next throw something under your heals to elevate them and it will make you use the balls of your feet more to keep you balanced. Another thing you could try to get your form better could be front squats. Also if everything is that tight stretch out like crazy before hitting any form of legs. So find a way to elevate your heels to emphasize the balls of your feet and not fall back. Hope this helps man!

[coltdenig]

oh god all these people are f*cking jack*sses. okay man if you are falling backwards while squatting it is either a thoracic spine, ankle, or hip mobility issue. go buy yourself a lacrosse ball and do some myofascial release exercises. when you get to a spot in your hamstrings that feels like you dont want to be there anymore, stay there until it doesn't hurt. you will be able to ATG squat in a few weeks if you are serious about squatting. and for f*cks sake, feel free to use all the free information on youtube.com

[apujols24]

Lack of flexibility when your descending, most likely in your quads/hip flexors

[peteeee]

necro

[BigStewTheJew]

Could I fix your problem? Sure

[sweetcaroline7]

The problem is most likely that you have short and tight achilles tendons. I learned this from ballet. It took me years to stretch enough to even do a simple plie that most begginers can do. Forget the haters I understand you completely. The smith machine is my favorite! Goodluck!

[Mirrox]

Lol at people in 2010 thinking it was because OP was weak. OP just had tight ankles, i have that too and if i put a plate under my heels, i can squat fine.

[poptarts]

Not sure if srs

[jackt43]

i'm seriously hoping you're a troll because if you're serious i feel sorry for you. srs. if you can't even squat without any weights you're seriously lacking in the strength/coordination areas

What was the point of that response? He knows he has a (not uncommon) problem, he came for help, not to be ridiculed. Most people these days are tight in the hips or T-spine at first, and so will struggle squatting with correct form at any weight. If you just want to make someone feel worse about themselves, leave it to the helpful people to respond

[LTM91]

If you cant squat how the f*ck do you pewp in toilets?

you have something you sit on so you dont fall......