02-26-2018, 05:27 PM
(02-26-2018, 03:43 PM)CaptainHenreh Wrote: I've seen way worse. I woudln't sweat your bar path too much, everyone's looks like a shepherd's hook. It's why the smith machine sucks for squats. BUT you'll need to clean up the ole "on the toes" thing. It isn't because of where you carry your weight, it (IMHO) has everything to do with your hip, hammy, and ankle mobility, which all can be improved. You're coming forward because your body isn't letting you move in a way that keeps the weight over midfoot
This is why I wear Lifters when I squat:
Hard, raised heel offers a solid foundation. Is that carpet under your cage? I can't tell, but if it is, that will need to be addressed as well.
Anyway, practice two things for me:
1: Start the squat by moving your hips backwards. There's a string on your tailbone, and the universe pulls it when it's time to squat. The first joint to have any movement should be your hips. It's a ball and socket, the king of movement...let it drive the action.
2: Spend some time in a "paleo chair". Spend time in it every day. Work up to being able to slav squat for 10 minutes without standing up.
That's good to hear, I think

(02-26-2018, 03:43 PM)Everybody Wrote: mobility
OK, I'll continue to work on mobility. It has certainly improved since I started so I'll continue to make that effort. I did read how important it was and started "stretch squats" (paleo chair) before all the equipment arrived and still do it in the warm up but didn't (and haven't been) giving the attention it needs.
I have to hold on to the rack to not fall back but I get way down with flat feet and hold that for 20-30 seconds. I'll try the weight for counterbalance, thanks Jewels. I guess that's why I thought it also had a lot to do having weight on the hips, a basic physics problem where when the hips move back, they take enough weight with them to move the center of gravity behind the foot.
Yeaaaaah, it's carpet. I've envisioned cutting it out of that area along with other things to make it work and feel like a proper workout space.
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I have a little bit of a rub near lock but if you are turned to lock on a track there are other problems already...
Former: 2010 Ford Edge | 1999 Integra GS
I have a little bit of a rub near lock but if you are turned to lock on a track there are other problems already...
