Help me do squats properly. . . . please!

[faiza]

Fellow Cathe-ites:

I have a question about squats. I understand that you are supposed to squeeze your butt as hard as you can when you lift up. But are you also supposed to be squeezing as you are lowering into the squat?

Right now, I make sure that as I go down, my knees don't shoot past my toes and that my butt is sticking out as far back as possible, all the while keeping my back straight (un-arched but not vertical) with my core engaged. I then squeeze my glutes on the way up. But should I be squeezing while I'm in the actual squat, like during those dreaded (but wonderful) low-ends?

I would love to hear your pointers

Thanks much!
Faiza

 

[wendybdh]

It sounds to me like you're doing it right. When you are actually in the squat position you are working your quads more. Then, you engage your glutes when you come up.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

Hope this helps,

 

[Yummy Mummy]

Yep! I agree with Wendy cause shes a smart cookie

I only posted to see my "picture" come up again

Marion





You have to stay in shape. My Grandmother started walking when she was 60. Today she is 97 and we don't know where the hell she is! - Ellen DeGeneres

 

[wendybdh]

Thanx Marion.

And, your a hottie - why wouldn't you want to see your picture come up again?