Thread: can't do squats
View Single Post
 
Old 03-31-2009, 02:50 AM
Kane's Avatar
Kane Kane is offline
Rank: Middleweight
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 2,238
Default

Thanks Hits.

Quote:
Originally Posted by DepthCharge View Post
I just tried some bodyweight squats with plates under my heels and it worked like a charm. That unsteady feeling is still there when I get low enough, but I can hit parallel very easily and keep all my weight on my heels.

So what does this mean I need to do? Surely elevating my heels is kind of a stop gap measure, right? Should I stretch my calves or something?
Lke Wolf said, you need to refer back to my post.

But the quick answer is yes this is a 'stop gap measure' and to solve the problem you need more ankle mobility, you DON'T need to start stretching random muscles.
__________________
"Pain don't hurt" - Dalton

"NO, this is my squat rack. Go get your own!"

"Damn that's shit heavy" - Wolf


To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.



To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
Reply With Quote