Squatting
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| Thing |  | Squatting | 26-10-2012 @ 19:27 |
 a large fingered spastic that demolishes plant Member 89, 31706 posts SQ 260, BP 220, DL 290770.0 kgs @ 142kgs UnEq | How should you squat? After today I tried to squat in a PL style by sitting back and trying to get the glutes and hamstrings to engage felt weak and weird in sitting back So I'm in two minds about squatting how I normally do and work on the hamstring and core strength, or continue to squat by sitting back and getting the weak areas stronger. Now I'm and very quad dominant squatter where I get the glutes involved in the upper 1/2 of the squat. What should I do? | ||
| ben66 | | ... | 26-10-2012 @ 19:30 |
 Why get fat to look big? Member 1330, 4797 posts SQ 300, BP 200, DL 305805.0 kgs @ 107kgs UnEq | What ever's comfiest I'd say. | ||
| jayjennings | | ... | 26-10-2012 @ 19:38 |
Member 3316, 65 posts SQ 190, BP 140, DL 240570.0 kgs @ 95kgs UnEq | When you're training in the gym why not train the weak areas? This should strengthen your 'easier' style come competition day or 1rm testing? My squat is s**t mind you.... Could always do 1 day of each? | ||
| IainKendrick | | ... | 26-10-2012 @ 19:57 |
 some nice relaxing jazz. Member 77, 12599 posts SQ 265, BP 165, DL 280710.0 kgs @ 93kgs UnEq | Do both! | ||
| JamesH | | ... | 26-10-2012 @ 20:10 |
 my buttocks hurt Member 337, 2119 posts SQ 300, BP 140, DL 305745.0 kgs @ 125kgs Eq | I don't think any style is better or worse - just what you can comfortably and safely do. Unless there is a clear advantage in something (e.g. learning a pl squat that you feel will give you a competition advantage), you're better off having a consistent run with your usual style than spending weeks trying to learn something else and having some poor sessions. | ||
| VanillaGorilla | | ... | 26-10-2012 @ 20:21 |
 the UK's leading expert in bio mechanics Member 1973, 7379 posts | Squatting is gay. May I suggest eating pringles in front of the TV instead. | ||
| JohnGym | | ... | 26-10-2012 @ 20:23 |
 Hamstrings feel activated. Member 1107, 6964 posts SQ 220, BP 152.5, DL 252.5625.0 kgs @ 93kgs UnEq | VanillaGorilla said:Squatting is gay. May I suggest eating pringles in front of the TV instead. Lol. Poor f**ker. | ||
| dr_hazbun | | ... | 26-10-2012 @ 20:25 |
tabbouleh and fattoush salads were very refreshing Member 267, 8548 posts SQ 220, BP 165, DL 250635.0 kgs @ 90kgs Eq | VanillaGorilla said:Squatting is gay. If you mean squatting badly is rather effeminate, then I may agree with you there. Rupturing your quadriceps with 300kgs on your back isn't. However, I can completely understand why your relationship with the squat may have (temporarily) changed. | ||
| Wayne_Cowdrey | | ... | 26-10-2012 @ 20:51 |
 Still got a little bit of strength Member 400, 22049 posts | Some people over-think things. Do whatever feels comfy/natural. | ||
| OwenL | | ... | 26-10-2012 @ 20:55 |
 has a tiny penis Member 2897, 5018 posts SQ 220, BP 140, DL 270630.0 kgs @ 82.2kgs UnEq | Yeah whatever is comfy. Shoes make a lot of difference I think. And if you wanna change styles then.it's nothing that some perseverance, stretching and stuff won't solve! | ||
| Thing | | ... | 27-10-2012 @ 10:52 |
a large fingered spastic that demolishes plant Member 89, 31706 posts SQ 260, BP 220, DL 290770.0 kgs @ 142kgs UnEq | Dave I hope you enjoyed your Pringle? Thanks for the replies Guys.. As for the squatting I think I'm gonna do what I feel is best and that the style have have been doing, I'll just focus on the assistance exercises more, especially the Hamstrings and core work, I'm going to try and make something for doing reverse hypers as I think it could be a good movement for me in delta ding the spine and isolating the glutes. | ||
| WILLSAN | | ... | 27-10-2012 @ 10:59 |
 Trump will get another four years Member 126, 16707 posts SQ 160, BP 110, DL 225495.0 kgs @ 75kgs UnEq | For me, an oly style squat feels a lot more healthy for my back, knees (and everything really) than pl style. | ||
| Thing | | ... | 27-10-2012 @ 11:00 |
a large fingered spastic that demolishes plant Member 89, 31706 posts SQ 260, BP 220, DL 290770.0 kgs @ 142kgs UnEq | WILLSAN said:For me, an oly style squat feels a lot more healthy for my back, knees (and everything really) than pl style. Oly squat feels more of a natural movement TBH. Maybe I had a off day on my thinking that PL squat would be worth a try  | ||
| WILLSAN | | ... | 27-10-2012 @ 11:02 |
Trump will get another four years Member 126, 16707 posts SQ 160, BP 110, DL 225495.0 kgs @ 75kgs UnEq | Everything's worth a try once! Except crack probably... | ||
| Thing | | ... | 27-10-2012 @ 11:03 |
a large fingered spastic that demolishes plant Member 89, 31706 posts SQ 260, BP 220, DL 290770.0 kgs @ 142kgs UnEq | WILLSAN said:Everything's worth a try once! Except crack probably... And I thought sherbet was extreme | ||