The squat is a classic exercise which can be used for mobility, strength endurance or maximal strength depending on the loading parameters and your current fitness levels. Whilst undoubtedly a great exercise, many suffer from a poor range of motion in this movement.
If this is you, one simple trick you can try is elevating your heels relative to the front of your foot. Your heels should not be airborne, rather grounded on something solid that raises them above the balls of your feet. There are various lifting shoes designed for this very purpose or if you are exercising outdoors you could try the hill squat as demonstrated below. Here I am facing down the hill so my heel is elevated above my toes.
Is this tip for everyone? No, if you can already squat just fine then why change? However, if you are having problems this is certainly worth giving a go.
If this is you, one simple trick you can try is elevating your heels relative to the front of your foot. Your heels should not be airborne, rather grounded on something solid that raises them above the balls of your feet. There are various lifting shoes designed for this very purpose or if you are exercising outdoors you could try the hill squat as demonstrated below. Here I am facing down the hill so my heel is elevated above my toes.
Is this tip for everyone? No, if you can already squat just fine then why change? However, if you are having problems this is certainly worth giving a go.
PS I did a longer post on this topic a little while back which you can check out here.
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