So What's the Story on SQUATS??

[andtckrtoo]

I don't know. According to the kettlebell people the reason to do FULL squats is because at 90 degrees, the knees are actually the least stable of all of the positions. So, you actually can do more harm in a 90 degree squat than a full squat. An interesting article on it: http://www.alwyncosgrove.com/leg-training-myths.html

I'm still testing the waters on this as I lack the flexibility to do a full squat yet, but I'm working on it. I can go past 90 degrees, just not MUCH past - but I can tell you that it's not hurting my knees. I'll let you know how it goes.

 

[Miss Lee]

>>Hey Carolyn!
>>
>>Is there a website that illustrates proper form for all the
>>squat and lunge variations? I've had trouble finding demos
>for
>>anything much beyond your basic squat or forward lunge. TIA
>
>>
>
>Hi Michele!
>
>My husband likes the free training videos on the NSCA website
>(you can watch in slide show or video format). I trust his
>opinion on this one. I looked at it and it looks good to me
>although I couldn't find a lunge demonstration. Here's the
>website link:
>
>http://www.nsca-lift.org/videos/displayvideos.asp
>
>This next website does show an animated figure doing lunges
>that I thought was decent:
>
>http://www.healthatoz.com/healthato...stURI=/healthatoz/Atoz/hl/fit/demo/lunges.jsp
>
>
>Here's another website that I thought offered some good info
>but limited pictures:
>javascript:smilie('')
>http://exercise.about.com/cs/butthipsthighs/l/aa092900a.htm
>
>HTH!!


Carolyn, thank you so much!! I shall practice. (I sure wish you lived here. I could use an excellent personal trainer).