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[Hop]

Are you being serious? This is a myth.


3 Squatting Myths That Refuse To Die | Biomechanics Fitness and Performance

Here is the man talking about it as well:
Squats Are Safe, But You're Probably Doing Them Wrong

Just doing what my knee surgeon and PT staff instruct me to do. I do go past parallel but no way will they let me put my but on the floor. They don't like my knee going forward past my toes either. Now I am talking about recovery from an ACL reconstruction so I might have restrictions a normal weight lifter doesn't have.

I didn't notice any Dr names in the list of references at the bottom of the article. Do you trust that info if it's not from a PhD?

 

[SteveM4A1]

Just doing what my knee surgeon and PT staff instruct me to do. I do go past parallel but no way will they let me put my but on the floor. They don't like my knee going forward past my toes either. Now I am talking about recovery from an ACL reconstruction so I might have restrictions a normal weight lifter doesn't have.

I didn't notice any Dr names in the list of references at the bottom of the article. Do you trust that info if it's not from a PhD?

I am not a PhD. I listen to those much smarter in the field than I could ever be. Obviously, recovering from an ACL will limit what they want you to do though. I bet there are plenty of people out there that can't squat without knee pain because of genetic and mobility issues.

Read up on Dr Squat and Kelly Starrett on squats sometime, it is interesting stuff. There was a big debate going on a few years ago about the "knees in" vs "knees out" squat.

ETA: This article really gives you the history and biomechanics of the squat.
https://squatuniversity.com/2016/01/22/debunking-squat-myths-are-deep-squats-bad-for-the-knees/

 

[Arthur Dent]

Past parallel. I should have lowered reps. I am also in my 60s and need to take that into consideration.

Age does affect things. I've found that going all the way down, where my hamstrings touch my calves, it's much easier on my knees.

 

[Denny347]

Age does affect things. I've found that going all the way down, where my hamstrings touch my calves, it's much easier on my knees.

Sure, considering that was how the human body developed. We are built to squat low. Like squating instead of sitting in a chair.

 

[Arthur Dent]

Just doing what my knee surgeon and PT staff instruct me to do. I do go past parallel but no way will they let me put my but on the floor. They don't like my knee going forward past my toes either. Now I am talking about recovery from an ACL reconstruction so I might have restrictions a normal weight lifter doesn't have.

I didn't notice any Dr names in the list of references at the bottom of the article. Do you trust that info if it's not from a PhD?

Where your knees track during a squat isn't going to be the same for everyone, trying to limit your personal biomechanics to what amounts to a suggestion can actually cause more harm than good.

As far as who I'd trust more when it comes to proper lifting technique I'll listen to the guys that actually lift and coach other lifters as opposed to someone who is only book educated on the subject.

 

[SteveM4A1]

Sure, considering that was how the human body developed. We are built to squat low. Like squating instead of sitting in a chair.

Sitting in a chair kills us. I have been suffering from anterior pelvic tilt for a few years now. Takes a lot of stretching to correct bad posture

 

[hoosierdoc]

Sure, considering that was how the human body developed. We are built to squat low. Like squating instead of sitting in a chair.

squatty potty

 

[Ballstater98]

squatty potty

Since you referenced it:

[video=youtube_share;YbYWhdLO43Q]http://youtu.be/YbYWhdLO43Q[/video]

 

[Denny347]

Sitting in a chair kills us. I have been suffering from anterior pelvic tilt for a few years now. Takes a lot of stretching to correct bad posture

Aka...the "butt wink". Very common.

squatty potty

I love mine.

 

[FishnHunt]

Endurance testing to kick off the running season last night. 3x 1 mile time trial, 5 minutes rest between. 5:50(PR), 6:03, & 6:19. Way too fast on the first one (think the first 500m was 1:40 ) and I paid for it on the last one. We'll use these times for establishing pacing throughout the summer.

 

[semperfi211]

I have no problem squatting low. Getting back up is the issue.

 

[LoriW]

My husband (IfUDare01) and I joined a gym about 3 weeks ago. We've been doing pretty good at going at least 3 times a week together. Today was the first time I went without him. I just wanted to go do some cardio and listen to Pandora.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Tuesday: we ran the hill. Up and down for 45 min.

Wednesday: I did the mook and heavy bag. Stretched a bunch and did footwork drills. Maybe an hour.

Thursday: back to the circuit stuff: 3 exercises, 30 times each, ropes, squat and clean and Brocks. I am whipped and am going to bed after I drink all the entire case of water in my fridge.

 

[Hoosier8]

Missed running due to the weather and feeling exhausted this week. Will run tonight. Resting heart rate is 50 the last three days and I just want to break the 50 barrier.

 

[chezuki]

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Bike the hill day.

Need to get back to yoga. I am feeling it all over and only yoga can keep this middle age ache at bay.

 

[UTL]

Cleans today starting at 70 kg, first one from the floor and next 4 from just above the knee. 5 chin ups between each set. Worked up to 100kg
Snatches worked up to 75kg from the knee for 3 reps. Ring rows between sets.
Strict pressed started at 40kg for 5 reps, worked up to 65 kg for 3 reps
Front squat starting at 185lbs for 5 reps, ended up at 255lbs for a single.
Back Squat started at 225lbs for 5, ended at 285lbs for a single.
Weights felt light today and most of the last week.

 

[hoosierdoc]

Kilograms??? Are you in Canada?

that's a lot of weight. You just made me feel weak and girlie

 

[FishnHunt]

that's a lot of weight. You just made me feel weak and girlie

Me too.

Finally getting nice weather, which means the first sled push workout of the year this weekend. Ouch. Didn't even make it two rounds.

9min AMRAP
50m sled push, 225lbs
150m run
10 goblet squats (53lbs)
50m sled push
5 squat cleans, 115lbs

 

[semperfi211]

Do you dress for max sweat or to help stay cool? I see some people at the gym wearing sweats and a stocking cap. I dress to stay as cool as I can, I think that will make me more comfortable to work out harder or longer than if I was wearing heavier workout clothes. Why cause more body heat?