Squat Theory and Execution-with examples - Page 4

alex · 09-07-2006, 11:39 AM

really cool and inspiring post future! shame some of the older pics have disapeared. any chance you could post a few back up for us? thanks alot!

alex

fightingtiger · 12-01-2006, 12:29 PM

Future, I have a question about footwear. Iv been squatting in tennis shoes and have always had a problem with my ankles. When I squat heavy, my ankles tend to roll out under the stress. My training partner suggests that this is because of my shoes. He suggested that I squat in a pair of flat shoes..ie. work boots or chucks. You said you trained in cross trainers and had no trouble at all, so Im thinking that the problem is somewhere else with my form. Ill try to get a video of my form if you think you could help me with this.

Great thread, by the way. This was the first thread of yours that I read and I have since been trying to read everything of yours that I can. Youre def. an inspiration for achieving such high numbers without drugs.

Future · 12-01-2006, 02:04 PM

Thank you very much. I am working on pics for a thread on form from all points of the movement with a power and high bar squat.

As far as the shoes go I say whatever is comfortable. From what you are saying I would think that maybe you need to point your toes out a bit but this is guessing at this point until I can critique your form.

5luke2 · 12-01-2006, 02:24 PM

i squat in nike free shoes, there basicly like slippers that mold to ur feet, anything else agrivates my knee a little.

http://www.nike.com/index.jhtml#l=ni...US&co=US&la=EN

BIX · 12-01-2006, 02:31 PM

i go with jordan bball sneaks...they fit great and give ankle support...which i need from previous surgeries

fightingtiger · 12-01-2006, 07:49 PM

There was an oldtimer down at the dungeon today and he and my training partner worked the problem out. I wore some flat soled skate shoes that I have and went with a wider stance (shoulder width vs. hip width) and also pointed my toes out. Problem solved. The skate shoes are good too because theyre basically low top boots due to the thickness of the sides. No knee pain today after squatting. Given it was DE day and we only did short sets of box squats with lighter weights, but it was still nice to be able to walk out of there normally.

Powercleans were rough today though. Im staying super-light on those until I can work my form out correctly. Practice makes perfect I guess.

Do you guys have any tips for PC's?

5luke2 · 12-02-2006, 07:23 PM

talk to IDK he seems to know a lot about olympic lifts

big_byrd52 · 12-21-2006, 05:24 PM

This is very similar to the approach i use. Not exact, but same basic principles, i vary the rep range a little more in off season, then bear down closer to a meet. my last 4-6 weeks is geared more towards perfecting timing and technique to put all that strength i have built into a huge coordinated effort.

The only thing is, training this way for me, does not help my DL very much. ill do SLDLs of light day( i dont use a box) and that helps some, but with my T-Rex arms, i need to be pulling more. About every other or every 2 weeks for higher reps works for me- and again singles closer to the meet.

Future · 12-21-2006, 10:25 PM

LOL T-Rex arms huh?

Jerzey · 12-21-2006, 11:42 PM

crap i need to start squatting again...

big_byrd52 · 12-22-2006, 01:18 PM

haha yea, i wish i could pull what squat raw. i would be satisfied with that. i want to hit around an 800 raw squat which will be about 900 in just wraps and a lil over 1100 in gear later on in 2007... still at 198s. and im hoping for for a paltry 705-715 DL, but that will still give me a huge PR total..

12-01-2006, 12:29 PM	#77
fightingtiger Middleweight Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 701	Future, I have a question about footwear. Iv been squatting in tennis shoes and have always had a problem with my ankles. When I squat heavy, my ankles tend to roll out under the stress. My training partner suggests that this is because of my shoes. He suggested that I squat in a pair of flat shoes..ie. work boots or chucks. You said you trained in cross trainers and had no trouble at all, so Im thinking that the problem is somewhere else with my form. Ill try to get a video of my form if you think you could help me with this. Great thread, by the way. This was the first thread of yours that I read and I have since been trying to read everything of yours that I can. Youre def. an inspiration for achieving such high numbers without drugs. __________________ Super diesel thighs. "I shat lightning bolts the first couple weeks I took it. but then they stopped. I need to cycle" WWW.TRUEPROTEIN.COM -USE DISCOUNT CODE TBR999 AND RECIEVE 5% OFF ALL ORDERS!

12-01-2006, 02:04 PM	#78
Future Super-heavyweight Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 5,853	Thank you very much. I am working on pics for a thread on form from all points of the movement with a power and high bar squat. As far as the shoes go I say whatever is comfortable. From what you are saying I would think that maybe you need to point your toes out a bit but this is guessing at this point until I can critique your form. __________________ Team Skip Client

12-01-2006, 02:24 PM	#79
5luke2 Super-heavyweight Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,634	i squat in nike free shoes, there basicly like slippers that mold to ur feet, anything else agrivates my knee a little. http://www.nike.com/index.jhtml#l=ni...US&co=US&la=EN __________________ " I hate L.A. All they do is snort coke and talk." Help me help you!!! SAVE 5% on you next TRUEPROTEIN order!!! Just enter LBT333 as a discount code my name is in skips sig bitches

12-01-2006, 02:31 PM	#80
BIX Heavyweight Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: PA Posts: 2,172	i go with jordan bball sneaks...they fit great and give ankle support...which i need from previous surgeries __________________ TeamBIX Strongman KBX333 @ www.trueprotein.com for 5% off your order!

12-01-2006, 07:49 PM	#81
fightingtiger Middleweight Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 701	There was an oldtimer down at the dungeon today and he and my training partner worked the problem out. I wore some flat soled skate shoes that I have and went with a wider stance (shoulder width vs. hip width) and also pointed my toes out. Problem solved. The skate shoes are good too because theyre basically low top boots due to the thickness of the sides. No knee pain today after squatting. Given it was DE day and we only did short sets of box squats with lighter weights, but it was still nice to be able to walk out of there normally. Powercleans were rough today though. Im staying super-light on those until I can work my form out correctly. Practice makes perfect I guess. Do you guys have any tips for PC's? __________________ Super diesel thighs. "I shat lightning bolts the first couple weeks I took it. but then they stopped. I need to cycle" WWW.TRUEPROTEIN.COM -USE DISCOUNT CODE TBR999 AND RECIEVE 5% OFF ALL ORDERS!

09-07-2006, 11:39 AM	#76
alex Heavyweight Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: brighton, UK Posts: 1,972	really cool and inspiring post future! shame some of the older pics have disapeared. any chance you could post a few back up for us? thanks alot! alex

12-02-2006, 07:23 PM	#82
5luke2 Super-heavyweight Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,634	talk to IDK he seems to know a lot about olympic lifts __________________ " I hate L.A. All they do is snort coke and talk." Help me help you!!! SAVE 5% on you next TRUEPROTEIN order!!! Just enter LBT333 as a discount code my name is in skips sig bitches

12-21-2006, 05:24 PM	#83
big_byrd52 Bantamweight Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 202	This is very similar to the approach i use. Not exact, but same basic principles, i vary the rep range a little more in off season, then bear down closer to a meet. my last 4-6 weeks is geared more towards perfecting timing and technique to put all that strength i have built into a huge coordinated effort. The only thing is, training this way for me, does not help my DL very much. ill do SLDLs of light day( i dont use a box) and that helps some, but with my T-Rex arms, i need to be pulling more. About every other or every 2 weeks for higher reps works for me- and again singles closer to the meet. __________________ Follow your dreams but dont let your life become one. -Vander V

12-21-2006, 10:25 PM	#84
Future Super-heavyweight Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 5,853	LOL T-Rex arms huh? __________________ Team Skip Client

12-21-2006, 11:42 PM	#85
Jerzey Light-heavyweight Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 777	crap i need to start squatting again... __________________ Discount code BDM999 By using Jerzey's code you will experience service that is unsurpassed, I take the guess work out of saving you money!

12-22-2006, 01:18 PM	#86
big_byrd52 Bantamweight Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 202	haha yea, i wish i could pull what squat raw. i would be satisfied with that. i want to hit around an 800 raw squat which will be about 900 in just wraps and a lil over 1100 in gear later on in 2007... still at 198s. and im hoping for for a paltry 705-715 DL, but that will still give me a huge PR total.. __________________ Follow your dreams but dont let your life become one. -Vander V

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