So I have just started out weight lifting however I have been having trouble squatting. I'm not sure how to fix it so if any of you guys have or had this problem help would be much appreciated. So when I try to squat no matter how thin or wide my stance is I tend to loose balance as I get closer to the ground. My only way around this is to lift my heels up. I have search it up and apparently I may have bad ankle mobility. So is there any way I can fix this preferably without equipment.
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- I am able to squat when I am able to hold on to something like a door handle.
-I also tried using a barbell out in front of me to counter weight me going off balance and I was able to squat.
Thanks guys hope you can help me out.
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10-28-2014, 01:09 AM #1Registered User
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Squatting Problem (Help Needed)
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10-28-2014, 01:18 AM #2Cystic Fibrosis Brah
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You mentioned that you were able to squat with a barbell so that should pretty much be
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Besides that you could also try squatting with plates under your heels. I've never really used this technique but it could be something to use in the process of working on the ankle mobility. Good luck to you"When my opponent contracts, I expand. And when he expands, I contract.
And when the opportunity arrives, *looks at clenched fist* I do not hit with it. It hits all by itself"-Bruce Lee
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Thanks mate for the tips I will try out the plates under heel however when I say with a barbell I mean hanging it out straight in front of me not on my shoulders.Originally Posted by Mike750
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10-28-2014, 01:47 AM #4Cystic Fibrosis Brah
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Whoops. Sorry. Missed that little nugget. I've also tried with not much success, front squats. Maybe I just haven't worked them enough but that's another option.Originally Posted by MatrixSB
"When my opponent contracts, I expand. And when he expands, I contract.
And when the opportunity arrives, *looks at clenched fist* I do not hit with it. It hits all by itself"-Bruce Lee
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10-28-2014, 03:24 AM #5Registered User
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Yeah front squats don't seem to work for me either.Originally Posted by Mike750
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10-28-2014, 03:32 AM #6Registered User
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Google "starrett ankle mobility". He's got loads of stuff on fixing your ankles to squat properly.
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