Narrow stance squatting

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Titch		Narrow stance squatting	08-12-2008 @ 14:30
One Sexy MoFo Member 101, 2470 posts	Owing to the upper insides of both my thighs giving me grief when I squat, I've had to bring my stance right in. It feels ok, but very unstable at the bottom of the squat. Anyone had to do anything similar? Any advice?

MattGriff		...	08-12-2008 @ 14:44
Member 194, 3976 posts	Titch said: Owing to the upper insides of both my thighs giving me grief when I squat, I've had to bring my stance right in. It feels ok, but very unstable at the bottom of the squat. Anyone had to do anything similar? Any advice? nope, whats the beef with the grief? pain, pulling etc

Icepick		...	08-12-2008 @ 15:04
still a cock Member 55, 1213 posts SQ 50, BP 25, DL 55 130.0 kgs @ 0.1kgs UnEq	give up the raw and be pain free

dr_hazbun		...	08-12-2008 @ 15:22
tabbouleh and fattoush salads were very refreshing Member 267, 8548 posts SQ 220, BP 165, DL 250 635.0 kgs @ 90kgs Eq	put some briefs or suit bottoms on

AndyH		...	08-12-2008 @ 16:17
Member 143, 237 posts SQ 340, BP 245, DL 310 895.0 kgs @ 120kgs Eq	Yes, but I never went closer than shoulder width. More importantly, what kind of pains, specifically where and what aggravates them.

Wayne_Cowdrey		...	08-12-2008 @ 16:31
Still got a little bit of strength Member 400, 22043 posts	Is that Andy Hawkins?

AndyH		...	08-12-2008 @ 16:47
Member 143, 237 posts SQ 340, BP 245, DL 310 895.0 kgs @ 120kgs Eq	Yep.


Titch		...	08-12-2008 @ 18:11
One Sexy MoFo Member 101, 2470 posts	The pains are right at the top of the inner thigh, either side of the Crown Jewels. They're like an extreme case of DOMS. I can feel it just as I get to parallel and below, same on the way up. I don't squat too wide anyway (shoulder width or a bit more) but I can't feel the pain at all when I bring my feet right in, about a foot apart. Had it for a couple of weeks now. Went away for a bit, then came back after a speed squat session.

Tannhauser		...	08-12-2008 @ 18:17
fighting woo with woo Member 206, 1491 posts SQ 227.5, BP 165, DL 260 652.5 kgs @ 100kgs UnEq	Titch said: Owing to the upper insides of both my thighs giving me grief when I squat, I've had to bring my stance right in. It feels ok, but very unstable at the bottom of the squat. Anyone had to do anything similar? Any advice? If it turns out you really have to change stance, it may just be a matter of mastering a different groove. I tend to forget how much balance is involved in squats until I see someone new to free-weight squats. Quite often, they are all over the shop. If you've been squatting wide stance for a while and abruptly change, it might take a while before you acquire the control that you've now instinctively got in your usual stance.

Sparrow		...	08-12-2008 @ 19:35
always lookIng for the extra UT2 work. Member 9, 18279 posts SQ 210, BP 167.5, DL 260 637.5 kgs @ 103kgs UnEq	Titch said: Owing to the upper insides of both my thighs giving me grief when I squat, I've had to bring my stance right in. It feels ok, but very unstable at the bottom of the squat. Anyone had to do anything similar? Any advice? Instability at the bottom of a narrow stance squat usually comes from a poor footwear choice. What did you have on your feet?

MattGriff		...	08-12-2008 @ 20:45
Member 194, 3976 posts	Titch said: The pains are right at the top of the inner thigh, either side of the Crown Jewels. They're like an extreme case of DOMS. I can feel it just as I get to parallel and below, same on the way up. I don't squat too wide anyway (shoulder width or a bit more) but I can't feel the pain at all when I bring my feet right in, about a foot apart. Had it for a couple of weeks now. Went away for a bit, then came back after a speed squat session. Sounds like you need to stretch mate, and stop being gay and trying to rape Jasons ass!

AndyH		...	08-12-2008 @ 20:48
Member 143, 237 posts SQ 340, BP 245, DL 310 895.0 kgs @ 120kgs Eq	Titch said: The pains are right at the top of the inner thigh, either side of the Crown Jewels. They're like an extreme case of DOMS. I can feel it just as I get to parallel and below, same on the way up. I don't squat too wide anyway (shoulder width or a bit more) but I can't feel the pain at all when I bring my feet right in, about a foot apart. Had it for a couple of weeks now. Went away for a bit, then came back after a speed squat session. I take it you have checked for lumps along the usual herniation lines, or gaps/dents where there shouldnt be any? Much as I hate to sound scary I am thinking potential inguinal hernia if you have anything bulging as the pain sounds familiar. On another tack it could just be a strain on the transvers or lower ab wall. I'm assuming the pains don't go down the legs, but in or up as is most common with this type of strain? Ps - just covering common injuries of this type I have seen, feel free to ignore me

dr_hazbun		...	08-12-2008 @ 22:18
tabbouleh and fattoush salads were very refreshing Member 267, 8548 posts SQ 220, BP 165, DL 250 635.0 kgs @ 90kgs Eq	wide stance squatting is overrated. Too much of it will lead to testicular shrinkage. big bo*cks: wannabe big bo*cks:

PhilKlidaras		...	08-12-2008 @ 22:26
Cut him some slack, he is an american Member 311, 1751 posts	+1 for the Doc

paul_richards		...	08-12-2008 @ 22:49
I personally prefer the stiffest possible. Member 158, 3110 posts SQ 170, BP 107.5, DL 222.5 500.0 kgs @ 67.4kgs UnEq	do you have short hip flexors, more specifically Psoas muscles. I have poor flexibility in this region and have widened my stance. I think the solution is to drop the weight and work back up. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hip_flexors

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