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Old 01-24-2007, 09:42 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Squat Form??

I am having trouble with squats. My right ankle bows in when I start squatting like it is going to a duck foot position. My left one is ok.

Is it ok to squat like that? Do you think it is just tight muscles not allowing it to flex properly or what?

Thanks for the help.
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Old 01-24-2007, 09:43 PM   #2 (permalink)

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Post a video if you have a camera so people here can better analyse.

My suggestion would be to A. lower the weight until you can do it comfortably and work your way back up, and B. make sure you're totally symmetric before you start squatting.
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Old 01-24-2007, 09:55 PM   #3 (permalink)
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stance width and the way your feet are pointing will also make a difference, as suggested post a vid of it!
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Old 01-24-2007, 10:01 PM   #4 (permalink)

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First of all make sure you dont have some sort of medical problem with your ankle.
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Old 01-25-2007, 07:20 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Sounds like either - poor initial stance set up, too much weight, weak hip abductors or poor flexibility (maybe a combination of these). Can't really say without a video.
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Old 01-25-2007, 07:50 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Video please...or at least a picture of you in mid-squat.
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Old 01-25-2007, 01:55 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Ok I will get a video posted tonight.
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