Hey guys,
I've been training for 3 years and I've always had a problem with my squats. I have been really trying to change my form and complete perfect atg squats, but I'm having a trouble keeping my feet down, and this effects my strength and entire movement.
Even without wieght on the bar, I can't do an atg squat without falling backwards. Sometimes I have a problem that I feel like I'm on my toes.
I tried box squats and that def. helped the sitting back portion of my squat, but I just can't seem to get the flexibility to do a perfect atg squat.
I need some suggestions for improvement.
Thanks guys
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Thread: Heels while Squatting
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08-13-2007, 10:15 AM #1Registered User
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Heels while Squatting
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08-13-2007, 10:16 AM #2Registered User
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i got your answer..
put plates under your heels, 10's or 25's whatever work for u
enjoy the awkward free ATG
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08-13-2007, 10:28 AM #3Registered User
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If you do that, decrease the weight gradually so eventually you can squat with nothing under your heelsOriginally Posted by ZiPP
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08-13-2007, 11:03 AM #4Registered User
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Thanks for the response.
Do you think squatting with Nike Shocks might throw me off as well?
Its so weird, I just can squat all the way down without my heels coming off the ground!!!
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08-13-2007, 11:06 AM #5KNEES GO PAST TOES
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Originally Posted by STLRAMS2006
get yourself some olympic lifting shoes with a built in heel:
http://www.vsathletics.com/product.p...bd161ace0b9d74
those are pretty cheap.'Prior to the Department of Education, there was no illiteracy'
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08-13-2007, 11:16 AM #6Registered User
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Make sure your sticking your butt out...if you go straight down, you have more of a chance of your knees going over your toes...Also try distributing your weight through your heels and keep your head and chest up, it will keep you from falling backwards.
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08-13-2007, 11:20 AM #7is Pumping Iron
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I think when I got my shocks it messed up my form.....i thought i was crazy but i guess ill just wear my old ugly ass shoes oh well.Originally Posted by STLRAMS2006
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08-13-2007, 11:22 AM #8Registered User
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485/285/495 @ 200
Ed Coan told me I had nice squat form.
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08-13-2007, 11:54 AM #9Registered User
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Stretch you hamstrings and hip flexors everyday and right before you squat. I had the same problem as you, but now I can go ATG no problem.Originally Posted by STLRAMS2006
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08-13-2007, 12:03 PM #10Registered User
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Thanks for all of the replies again.Originally Posted by Frankenfield
What do you think are the best stretches for hammies and flexors?
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08-13-2007, 12:13 PM #11Registered User
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http://www.t-nation.com/readArticle....r=bodybuildingOriginally Posted by STLRAMS2006
Go down to the stretching portion and theres another link.
These were the two stretches that helped me the most.
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08-13-2007, 12:35 PM #12Registered User
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try widening your stance a bit too, could be that you have too narrow of a stance. Also instead of pushing your body up, think as if you're driving your heels through the ground! Its okay if you fall backwards (as compared to forward), if you fall forwards that's when it gets bad. Also try working on balance too, overhead squats, as well as balance pods.
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08-13-2007, 01:21 PM #13Registered User
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Use a solid sole shoe or one with a heal. Basketball shoes with a lot of cushioning in the heel are terrible for squats because you won't be pushing up evenly. Use a solid soled shoe.
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08-13-2007, 01:48 PM #14Lifetime Member
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Work on front squats first by watching this video. Back squats will be corrected when you get good at these. I am the same way, nothing worked until I did what he says to do. Know I only go ATG and my lifts have also gone up.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...81301858251744
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