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markfj · 22-04-2008, 02:32 PM

Hi

Well basically, was hoping someone could point me into the direction of an article/video of how to squats correctly.

The reason I ask, is was at gym today when a member of staff, told me my technique wasnt correct, and was guiding me through it (This is 2nd time of doing squats). Alhtough he said the technique was much better, I was lifting **** all weight and still didnt feel comfortable

So, really want to work on technique, then add weight afterwards.

Thanks
Mark

TH&S · 22-04-2008, 02:54 PM

YouTube dude

Beklet · 22-04-2008, 04:01 PM

The other thing to bear in mind is height - shorter people have an advantage in squatting (well that's my belief - if you'd ever seen my 6' ex trying to squat you'd understand!

), but the technique may be slightly different than for a tall person.

I'm sure I stick my backside out far too much, but it helps me balance and I feel comfortable.

Stumptuous.com has good instruction - don't let the fact it's aimed at girls put you off - a squat is a squat

http://www.stumptuous.com/cms/displayarticle.php?aid=54

TH&S · 22-04-2008, 04:35 PM

I'm tall and I can Squat ok

markfj · 22-04-2008, 05:50 PM

Beklet, thanks for the link, appreciate it.

I have looked on youtube, but maybe its just me but people seem to do it differently... I too, was told today, make sure you stick your backside out and head up, chest out etc... maybe I am paranoid, but want to get it right.

nathanlowe · 22-04-2008, 06:01 PM

All you need to do, is have your legs at the width you feel comfortable, have your feet pointing in the direction you feel comfortable.
When you squat down, and squat back up, make sure your knees dont shake and buckle etc.

markfj · 22-04-2008, 06:25 PM

The main points that I was doing wrong:

1. The Bar was too high, was resting up to the bottom of my neck
2. My actual position, i.e when squatting down, my knees were over my toes, I was told I had to sort of sit, down/back which I didnt know.

Beklet · 22-04-2008, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TH&S

I'm tall and I can Squat ok

Yeah but I bet you're not 6' tall, 9 stone with long, gangly legs :biggrin:

paulo · 22-04-2008, 08:44 PM

google squat rx all you need there

markfj · 22-04-2008, 10:58 PM

thanks for the links, both really helpful

paulo · 24-04-2008, 10:37 AM

re losing fat and keeping it off-get in to doing regular long walks at a decent pace-all you need,doesnt kill the joints either (1hr at a time)

22-04-2008, 02:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
markfj Bricksmasher Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cambridge Posts: 13	Squats Hi Well basically, was hoping someone could point me into the direction of an article/video of how to squats correctly. The reason I ask, is was at gym today when a member of staff, told me my technique wasnt correct, and was guiding me through it (This is 2nd time of doing squats). Alhtough he said the technique was much better, I was lifting **** all weight and still didnt feel comfortable So, really want to work on technique, then add weight afterwards. Thanks Mark __________________ My Stats Age 21 Height: 5ft 5 (short ass) Weight: 12 stone Goals, 1. Lose body fat 2. Clean Bulk 3. Look good in swimming trunks To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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22-04-2008, 04:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
Beklet UK-M's 'bit of rough' Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bedford Posts: 1,371 Blog Entries: 107	Re: Squats The other thing to bear in mind is height - shorter people have an advantage in squatting (well that's my belief - if you'd ever seen my 6' ex trying to squat you'd understand! ), but the technique may be slightly different than for a tall person. I'm sure I stick my backside out far too much, but it helps me balance and I feel comfortable. Stumptuous.com has good instruction - don't let the fact it's aimed at girls put you off - a squat is a squat http://www.stumptuous.com/cms/displayarticle.php?aid=54

22-04-2008, 04:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
TH&S 170lbs of NATURAL Muscle. 56lbs of NATURAL Bone (Calcium, Collagen and Marrow), 3lbs of NATURAL Tren, 6lbs of NATURAL Test E, 0.5lbs Pregnant (NATURAL) Womans Urine (To pass the NATURAL Drug Test) Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 5,276	Re: Squats I'm tall and I can Squat ok __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. \| To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. D: 220 \| B: 140 \| S: 210

22-04-2008, 05:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
markfj Bricksmasher Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cambridge Posts: 13	Re: Squats Beklet, thanks for the link, appreciate it. I have looked on youtube, but maybe its just me but people seem to do it differently... I too, was told today, make sure you stick your backside out and head up, chest out etc... maybe I am paranoid, but want to get it right. __________________ My Stats Age 21 Height: 5ft 5 (short ass) Weight: 12 stone Goals, 1. Lose body fat 2. Clean Bulk 3. Look good in swimming trunks To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

22-04-2008, 06:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
nathanlowe Getting HUGE! Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,162	Re: Squats All you need to do, is have your legs at the width you feel comfortable, have your feet pointing in the direction you feel comfortable. When you squat down, and squat back up, make sure your knees dont shake and buckle etc.

22-04-2008, 06:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
markfj Bricksmasher Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cambridge Posts: 13	Re: Squats The main points that I was doing wrong: 1. The Bar was too high, was resting up to the bottom of my neck 2. My actual position, i.e when squatting down, my knees were over my toes, I was told I had to sort of sit, down/back which I didnt know. __________________ My Stats Age 21 Height: 5ft 5 (short ass) Weight: 12 stone Goals, 1. Lose body fat 2. Clean Bulk 3. Look good in swimming trunks To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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paulo Looking Freaky Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: north Posts: 990	Re: Squats google squat rx all you need there

22-04-2008, 10:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
markfj Bricksmasher Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cambridge Posts: 13	Re: Squats thanks for the links, both really helpful __________________ My Stats Age 21 Height: 5ft 5 (short ass) Weight: 12 stone Goals, 1. Lose body fat 2. Clean Bulk 3. Look good in swimming trunks To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

24-04-2008, 10:37 AM	#11 (permalink)
paulo Looking Freaky Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: north Posts: 990	Re: Squats re losing fat and keeping it off-get in to doing regular long walks at a decent pace-all you need,doesnt kill the joints either (1hr at a time)

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