Ok so when im squatting and start sitting down i tend to lean forward quite a bit =\.. is there anyway to help u be more upright?
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11-27-2006, 01:45 PM #1
oh man i just cant keep myself upright much when squatting =(
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11-27-2006, 01:48 PM #2Registered User
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If you tall theres no problem with that so dont worry, aslong as your not feeling it in your lower back and you arnt almost parrallel with the ground ( like your stomach and chest almost touching your thighs, thats a little too far )
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11-27-2006, 02:59 PM #3Registered User
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lower the weight and work on your form? what are you squatting?
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11-27-2006, 03:01 PM #4agreed.Originally Posted by Atreyu_0001
I tried upping the weight too much on friday, and my back is making me pay for it. Just swallow your dignity and lower the weight like I didn't do..."Tryin' to minimize the issue, but I'm keeping it large
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11-27-2006, 03:13 PM #5lol. the weight im using is low as it is. only using 50 kgs, i just started squatting like a week ago. it doesn't matter how low the weight is, i always lean forward, not by a LOT, but i do lean forward, doesnt everyone when they go down though?Originally Posted by Atreyu_0001
Also @ the other guy who posted. I'm not tall, only 5'9 =(
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11-27-2006, 03:27 PM #6
its fine to lean forward a bit. i think that not leaning forward would be improper technique.
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11-27-2006, 03:59 PM #7No Excuses, Just Results
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Some people just have alot of trouble with squats and keeping upright and it is perfectly normal. If you are keeping your back straight don't worry about it. Some top squaters if you watch them there squats look like they're trying to do good mornings at the same time.Originally Posted by mortious
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11-27-2006, 04:09 PM #8
Just make sure your back isn't rounding out, otherwise you are risking injury. Try to keep your back as strait as possible, make a conscious effort. Your back will soon gain strength and you will lean forward less.
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11-27-2006, 04:48 PM #9Registered User
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make sure the bar is sitting on your rear delts...sit back and always look up...If you are squatting in flat shoes get a shoe with a heel such as work boots..Dont lean too far forward..It takes time to master the balance, just trust yourself when you squa and dont try to compensate too much when it feels like you are going backwards..
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11-27-2006, 05:16 PM #10Next Teen Mr. Michigan
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I agree with alot of what the people above have posted,but you might also have flexibility issues that need to be addressed.
Or your squatting to deep,which is controversal cause alot of people on here are ass to grass fanatics.
Hard to tell you when i haven't seen you squat."Power is built by the mind and displayed by the body."
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