Tall squatters, unite.

Tall squatters, unite.

Sometimes squatting can be hard on you, meaning that in some occasions, it can feel very uncomfortable to perform the movement and it does ‘t come as “natural” as other more lever-efficient individuals. Coordination aside.

Here are 3 tips that you can implement asap, to try and make your squat-life easier.

1) Don’t fear knee flexion, even during deep squats.

A lot of people think that their knees should “never” go past their toes, and that if they do, their knees will explode. So what happens is they try to change the mechanics to what a squat “should look more more like” (based on bro-science), by completely ditching their own anthropometrics. No.

Your knees are well capable of holding even heavier weights, during any squat range of motion, as long as progressively exposed to the load. They adapt. So keep squatting ATG, and if your knees move past your toes, it’s totally okay.

2) Can’t/Don’t like squatting narrow? Try a wider stance.

This can help mimic the mechanics of a “low bar”/hip dominant squat style, which can help reduce the knee-to-heel distance (and therefore reduce the amount of dorsiflexion needed), and allow for a more upright torso. Keep in mind that by being a more “hip-dominant” movement, the demand of the adductors and glutes will increase.

3) Can’t stay up with your torso? Try adding some front-loading in your program. Accessory work such as goblets, zerchers or fromt squats will increase the work your upper back will have to do, and help maintain a more up-right position.

These are all tips that can help you squat easily, that you can try to play around asap. Hope you enjoy them!