Friday, December 12, 2014

Squat Tips

Do shorter femurs result in a better back squat? Someone with long femurs relative to their shins and trunk will have a more difficult time with traditional barbell squatting than someone who has short femurs and a relatively long trunk and shins. Also, those with less ankle dorsiflexion than ideal will also tend to bend improperly and over-pronate at the feet than the knees and hips. That much we know.

HOWEVER, those who have trouble squatting, try manipulating what you CAN control. Wider stance, varying heel elevation, outward INTENT, or even prioritizing front squats.

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