help me improve my bodyweight squating technique

Re:help me improve my bodyweight squating technique (loudmouth)

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:30:52 GMT

Away we go!

Re:help me improve my bodyweight squating technique (Dave284)

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 12:54:00 GMT

*The_West*

even if you arent putting weight on it, i would still use the bar. squatting, you will have a bar across your traps (no sh*t lol) so why practice the movements without one?
would you practice bench press techique without a bar?

If you cant squat correctly without external resistance then you should not add any in until you can master the form properly with your bodyweight. If you want something on your back, use a broom stick or PVC pipe.

Re:help me improve my bodyweight squating technique (The_West)

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 12:48:24 GMT

even if you arent putting weight on it, i would still use the bar. squatting, you will have a bar across your traps (no sh*t lol) so why practice the movements without one?
would you practice bench press techique without a bar?

Re:help me improve my bodyweight squating technique (Brummylad1981)

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 07:38:15 GMT

^^^^ X2

Good advice. The weight on your back shouldn't make any difference to you being able to execute correct form.

Nail the form without the bar before you attempt weighted squats.

Re:help me improve my bodyweight squating technique (Dave284)

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 02:06:24 GMT

If you cant squat with proper form without a bar, you shouldnt be putting a bar on your back. Learn proper form, then load the movement.

Re:help me improve my bodyweight squating technique (MonkFinger)

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:39:02 GMT

Squats aren't dangerous, or particularly difficult.

Doing them badly is dangerous - but then again so are many exercises, bench press, behind-neck-press, upright rows, deads, etc etc.

I say get a bar on your back, and get practising. Unless you have some flexibility issues, there is not point not.

Re:help me improve my bodyweight squating technique (The_West)

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:05:04 GMT

imo, im not sure if bw squats will help, as i find that i actually ned some weight on my back to allow me to sink into the correct position. also, without a bar, you will never be in exactly the same position you would be if you had a bar.
i have seen you post about squats quite a few times, saying about how you are worried about them, have heard they are dangerous, what alternatives there are-just do it!
watching some of mark rippetoe's vids is a good idea, the man knows his compound movements :)
but seriously, stop worrying about them. get in the gym, get someone who knows what they are doing to show you, and crack on.

Re:help me improve my bodyweight squating technique (loudmouth)

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:35:33 GMT

If you are trying to learn how to Barbell squat look up the Squat RX on youtube as well as Mark Rippetoe vids on youtube or the Starting Strength wiki.

help me improve my bodyweight squating technique (skinnyjoe313)

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:52:36 GMT

please dont mock me i know my forms sh1t.

todays the first time iv tryed doing bw squats, i was doing hack squats i put a vid up on underground muscle and found out i wasnt really "squating"at all.

so Fah_Gedda_Boudit said "For legs tho, I think ditching both the weights & learning bodyweight only squats would be a good idea. That is goign to give you the opportunity to learn to be able to sink down into a squat correctly without worrying about the weights, so you can concentrate on "feeling" it"

so hear i am trying to learn to squat,

please can you give me advice on were im going wrong and how to improve my form

Joe

help me improve my bodyweight squating technique

Re:help me improve my bodyweight squating technique (loudmouth)

Re:help me improve my bodyweight squating technique (Dave284)

Re:help me improve my bodyweight squating technique (*The_West*)

Re:help me improve my bodyweight squating technique (Brummylad1981)

Re:help me improve my bodyweight squating technique (Dave284)

Re:help me improve my bodyweight squating technique (MonkFinger)

Re:help me improve my bodyweight squating technique (*The_West*)

Re:help me improve my bodyweight squating technique (loudmouth)

help me improve my bodyweight squating technique (skinnyjoe313)

Re:help me improve my bodyweight squating technique (The_West)

Re:help me improve my bodyweight squating technique (The_West)