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Jan 17 2015 08:39pm
alright so im 6 2, iv been having trouble squatting below parallel for a long ass time

iv been working at it but what stance should i take?

close stance with feet facing out?

squats are just a pain in the ass for my body type!
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Jan 17 2015 08:46pm
what seems to be the problem?
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Jan 17 2015 08:49pm
6'3 checking in

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Jan 17 2015 08:53pm
its a well known fact that ppl above 5'10 can't squat, jsut go for the leg press bro.
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Jan 17 2015 09:05pm
Quote (Orakpo @ Jan 17 2015 09:46pm)
what seems to be the problem?


cant sink my ass even with zero weight..iv been trying to force it lower..i end up leaning forward, or point my knees out to get low

Quote (HotHamAndCarl @ Jan 17 2015 09:49pm)
6'3 checking in


*high five*

Quote (dechristianize @ Jan 17 2015 09:53pm)
its a well known fact that ppl above 5'10 can't squat, jsut go for the leg press bro.


lol
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Jan 17 2015 09:06pm
I'm 6'1" I use a very very wide stance to be able to squat parallel, idk I can't squat with my feet close, my feet are close to the edges of teh cage when i squat.
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Jan 17 2015 09:08pm
Quote (turtol @ Jan 17 2015 10:06pm)
I'm 6'1" I use a very very wide stance to be able to squat parallel, idk I can't squat with my feet close, my feet are close to the edges of teh cage when i squat.



word i may try that
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Jan 17 2015 09:11pm
past parallel you say?


Welcome to snap city.
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Jan 17 2015 09:18pm
never point your toes out, knees out is fine but dont let them draw together (valgus knee)
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Jan 17 2015 09:26pm
Quote (cloudkicker @ Jan 17 2015 11:18pm)
never point your toes out, knees out is fine but dont let them draw together (valgus knee)


toes facing out crew checking in

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