Its important to understand the feeling of proper positioning in your squat. This is a nice drill that gives great feedback to the body.⠀ -⠀ 🎥 By @dr_vin ⇦ Thank you! 🙌⠀ .⠀ SQUAT CHALLENGE: OWN YOUR FORM
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Why Squat?
💪Anabolic - compound exercise ➡️ widespread muscle recruitment ➡️ burn fat, build muscle
🏋🏻Functional - purposeful
👵🏼Healthy Aging - studies show leg strength to be a strong predictor of longevity
💭Brain Health - increased leg strength linked to improved cognitive function
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HOW TO:
If your technique is shit, you can bet your ass your body will find ways to compensate/adapt to the dysfunctional movement. To resolve this and squat better, focus on the following tips:
🔹Find your point of true ‘balance’ - shift your body forwards & backwards, sensing how your feet and ankles adapt to the transfer of weight.
🔹After a few repetitions, you will feel your center of gravity set between your forefoot and heel.
🔹As you sit in your deep squat (depth varies between individuals), focus on feeling your glutes, hamstrings and quads turn on to hold you in that static position - Efficient muscle utilization = less shear stress on your joints.
⚠️Ensure you have adequate ankle flexibility/mobility prior to going ‘deep’. _______________________________________________________
Benefits to improving technique:
☑️ Increased squat depth... more muscle involvement... more gains
☑️ Prevent & rehabilitate injuries
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