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angryblonder -> improving balance for squats (Apr. 13 2008 9:55:03)
just wondering how i can improve my balance for squats my quads are stronger than my hams purely because ive been smith squatting for so long and now that im squatting properly i cant get down without bending forwards and raising my heels off the floor any tips?

theiopener -> RE: improving balance for squats (Apr. 13 2008 9:58:11)
take your shoes off, and squat with a weight youre comfortable and stable with to bring up your stabilisers edit: also how wide is your stance?

paj_mccarthy -> RE: improving balance for squats (Apr. 13 2008 16:01:47)
I don't think your problem is a result of squatting in a smith machine, more of a problem with technique. Read the 40 pages worth of squatting info in this ebook - it is the single best piece of squatting literature I have found in terms of technique, and will help you keep your heels on the ground. It's worth it - my squat is now deeper than ever - and stronger than ever thanks to his hints about 'getting out of the hole'! Starting Strength e-book

Ak_88 -> RE: improving balance for squats (Apr. 13 2008 16:46:13)
Stance could be a problem, also try moving the bar lower down your back a bit - this will allow you to get deeper (i think)

scruffy -> RE: improving balance for squats (Apr. 13 2008 19:12:14)
quote: ORIGINAL: Ak_88 Stance could be a problem, also try moving the bar lower down your back a bit - this will allow you to get deeper (i think) this will alter the cg and stop falling forward, are you sitting back into the squat, box squats will help a load here...

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