peggysue Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 Looking for some help with squats , my problem being I can't keep my bloody heals down . I've got to 140kg easy but that's literally on my tip toes and feels like I'm gonna fall over at any point . The minute I start to go down they lift off the floor . Trying to get this technique sorted so I can see what my max could be and work on it . I know I have tight hamstrings , have all my life maybe it's that that's stopping me ? Any tips ? I'm pretty tall guy too 6'3 and over 18stone ... Can bench 185kg and dead lift 310kg . But none of that really counts for riding ... I'd say the squats are most important but if I can't keep me heals down I'm screwed and likely to have an accident if I try to push it on my toes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inthesystem Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 by no means an expert but i know enough to get me by. alot of lads have this trouble at my gym, and they use abit of 2x4 under their heals so they can balance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peggysue Posted April 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 I've tried with couple 10kg's under each heal which helps but still feels bit wobbly . Would love to get it sorted without using anything .... My mate said try it like your taking a shit in the woods but nearly fell backwards trying it that way This is the only thing stopping my trials improving I reckon ... Hopefully it's not my hamstrings playing up or ill be carrying bits of wood to the gym permanently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inthesystem Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 toes pointing out in a slightly wider stance helps mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peggysue Posted April 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 Ill give that one a try tar dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azarathal Posted April 20, 2013 Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 Lower the weight and go ATG, this helped my balance issues plus it puts let's strain on your knees and will help with explosive power. Or try weight lifting shoes with a slight heel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beefchops Posted April 20, 2013 Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 Flexibility is the issue I reckon, like damon said 90% of gym goers have the same problem. I wouldn't do hamstring stretches, they don't work in my experience. Start with a stance slightly wider than shoulders, point toes slightly outwards, look forward, chest high and sit into the squat, bringing your hips between your knees, straight back. At first you may only be able to go down so far but in time the flexibility will come, this is like an olympic squat, alternatively try box squats, research louie simmons from Westside barbell, they have big guys who are world class and theres plenny on tutorials available from them. Bottom line is keep your hips level and sit between your knees, like having a poo on the floor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0zzy Posted April 20, 2013 Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 flexibility is your main issue i would say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmks88 Posted April 20, 2013 Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 you need better dorsiflexion http://www.mikereinold.com/2013/03/ankle-mobility-exercises-to-improve-dorsiflexion.html dont squat heavy until you can do it properly or else you will **** up your back and trust me you dont want to do that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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