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Introduction to the Squat, Part 4 |
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There are actually several things you can do to make the squat an effective part of your training arsenal regardless of where you place the bar. The first, as we've already mentioned, is to be diligent about improving your flexibility. You'd be surprised at how different the lift can feel by simply improving the range of motion of the muscles that surround the hips, knees, and ankles. Another thing that can help quite a bit is limiting your depth.
Now mind you, we're both huge proponents of the deep squatin some situations. As long as a lifter possesses the balanced strength and flexibility to execute this movement properly, doesn't bounce to propel himself out of the bottom position, and has no pre-existing knee or lower back injuries, deep squats are about as effective a muscle-building exercise as there is. As good as they are, though, they don't make a whole lot of sense for taller lifters. Even if you are able to improve your range of motion and remain more upright, at some point, your basic body structure is going to require you to deviate from proper form. Once you do, the risk of injury to the knees and lower back |
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