squat help

[crisp13]

i seem to have a really hard time keeping my heels down when i squat. Im pushing from my toes half the time, and its causing me to lean my chest forward instead of upright. Does this mean i lack flexibility in my ankles? Is this corrected by emphasizing calf stretching?

[j1akey]

It's hard to tell without a video or something but if you're like most people you probably have problems with hip mobility and yeah potentially ankles too.

[DivaJana]

i seem to have a really hard time keeping my heels down when i squat. Im pushing from my toes half the time, and its causing me to lean my chest forward instead of upright. Does this mean i lack flexibility in my ankles? Is this corrected by emphasizing calf stretching?

Lacking alot of information. and we need a video anyway.

[tidnab]

i seem to have a really hard time keeping my heels down when i squat. Im pushing from my toes half the time, and its causing me to lean my chest forward instead of upright. Does this mean i lack flexibility in my ankles? Is this corrected by emphasizing calf stretching?

Possibly. It also might be a matter of not thinking enough about keeping your chest up.

[crisp13]

I need to post a few more things before i can upload a video, better get postin'. I make a habit to look up when i squat, it helps a bit. Youre right tho i need a video, ill try n get one asap, thanks guys (and girl).

[ironwill2008]

i seem to have a really hard time keeping my heels down when i squat. Im pushing from my toes half the time, and its causing me to lean my chest forward instead of upright. Does this mean i lack flexibility in my ankles? Is this corrected by emphasizing calf stretching?

Heels coming off the floor generally indicates a lack of flexibility.

Here's a way to fix it:

*Stretching for Squat flexibility:
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=123273471



You can still post the link to a vid; just leave a space in it somewhere, or otherwise 'break' the link and then post it ITT.

[JuiceMane01]

Stretch your calves everyday

[supermant11]

Reduce the weight you are using to squat with until your form is corrected. You can also try squatting on the smith machine as it provides you with a fixed motion nearly forcing you to keep your heels down. Please note that you should NOT use the smith machine as a replacement for BB squats. Only use it as a form correcting tool. You can also try squatting with very light DB watching yourself in the mirror. One more technique you might want to try is doing squats on a yoga or foam mat, again keeping a watchful eye on form. Quality over quantity OP.