squats for tall guys

iMan323 · 07-21-2004, 03:06 PM

I have made virtually no improvement with this excersize since I started working out. I just can't have a comfortable squat. Every time I squat I feel strain in either my knees , hips, or lower back. I just can't find a comfortable position. Wtf am I doing wrong? Should I spread my feet further apart and go for a deeper squat with much lighter weight until I nail the form down? Heeeeelp.

Saturday Fever · 07-21-2004, 03:13 PM

Read the posts by me in the last few weeks on squatting. In particular, read "Squatting Like a Powerlifter, Squatting Big"

If I had a ego, I'd say that thread should be a sticky.

**P-funk** · 07-21-2004, 03:22 PM

how tall are you?

I have freinds that are over 6' tall and then still squat deep. You have to extend your hips farther back. Read the stickie.

Monolith · 07-21-2004, 03:46 PM

I'm 6'5", and have to say, SF's post has really helped my squat. I feel much more confident and at ease with the movement than i had previously.

NEW_IN_THE_GAME · 07-21-2004, 03:57 PM

I Am 17 But I Am 6'5 I Squat Further Down Than Half, And Thats With 350 - I Do It Like 12 Times - My Problem Is I Can Only Ass To Floor That Weight 3 Times. Any Info On How To Make That Easier.(things Such As Different Exercises.)

Saturday Fever · 07-21-2004, 04:01 PM

I doubt, though I could be wrong, that you can truly squat a competition depth 350 12 times. But that's not meant to cause offense.

If you learn to squat correctly (sitting back, not sitting down) you will be able to improve your squat to any depth. Like I suggested, read my post in the forum about squatting big. Get a video to the weightroom. Watch your squat boom.

NEW_IN_THE_GAME · 07-21-2004, 04:04 PM

My Friends Say I Looks Like My Chest Touches My Knees When I Suat- I Havent Been Into Bodybuilding Long- But I Used To Have Weak Legs So Thats The Only Exercise I Ever Did, I Did It Every Other Day Saince I Was 11.

NEW_IN_THE_GAME · 07-21-2004, 04:07 PM

Plus My Legs Have Gotten Pretty Big/ Thighs Are Like 27.5 And Calves Are 18.5.

SPIKE1257 · 07-21-2004, 04:27 PM

Be careful with the squat.. you said you feel strain in the lower back. If you feel your form is correct and you still feel that strain, you may want to have your lower back checked out. The last thing you want to do is fuck up a disk.

KataMaStEr · 07-21-2004, 04:35 PM

I’m 6’4 and can squat comfortably, what I basically do is a wider stance and find a point high in the wall and not take my eyes off from it during my set and always go ALL the way down, except when I’m maxing out which I just go a bit below parallel. If my stance is not wide my squat looks like shit and my back starts to bend forward because I can’t seat back without felling like I’m going to lose my balance, so instead I just go straight down and that’s what forces my back to bend. With a wide stance I feel a lot more in balance and go thru the motion without bending my back.

nikegurl · 07-21-2004, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saturday Fever

In particular, read "Squatting Like a Powerlifter, Squatting Big"

If I had a ego, I'd say that thread should be a sticky.

OK - I'll say it for you. That thread should be a sticky!

Saturday Fever · 07-21-2004, 05:14 PM

to nike

nikegurl · 07-21-2004, 05:31 PM

backatcha.

iMan323 · 07-21-2004, 07:04 PM

After reading that thread I realized I was doing a number of things wrong.
1-not having my stance wide enough
2-resting the bar too high on my back
3-not going down deep enough
4-not sitting back.
For the time being I'll stick with leg presses as main thigh excersize and work on the squat form and gradually build up weight. Mucho thanks.

Nobody does legs at my gym so I had never really witnessed a proper squat executed.

Monolith · 07-21-2004, 07:49 PM

Get off the damn leg press and just practice your squat form with the bar.

Your squat wont improve at all if you just use the leg press. It'll take a while untill it feels right, but dont just ignore it for something easier.

**P-funk** · 07-21-2004, 08:58 PM

I am a tall guy, 5'5", I have no problem touching my ass to the floor when I squat.

Var · 07-21-2004, 08:58 PM

KataMaStEr · 07-22-2004, 03:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by P-funk

I am a tall guy, 5'5", I have no problem touching my ass to the floor when I squat.

Damn dude, you’re a giant

nikegurl · 07-22-2004, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monolith

Get off the damn leg press and just practice your squat form with the bar.

Your squat wont improve at all if you just use the leg press. It'll take a while untill it feels right, but dont just ignore it for something easier.

i couldn't agree more

iMan323 · 07-23-2004, 06:28 PM

In addition to squatting properly I'm also going to start deadlifting. Is it ok to do deads on leg days or should I do them with something like bench presses?

07-21-2004, 03:06 PM	#1
iMan323 Preved Medved! Elite Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 947	squats for tall guys I have made virtually no improvement with this excersize since I started working out. I just can't have a comfortable squat. Every time I squat I feel strain in either my knees , hips, or lower back. I just can't find a comfortable position. Wtf am I doing wrong? Should I spread my feet further apart and go for a deeper squat with much lighter weight until I nail the form down? Heeeeelp.

07-21-2004, 03:13 PM	#2
Saturday Fever Pimp Gimp Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: California Posts: 2,142 Photos: 4	Read the posts by me in the last few weeks on squatting. In particular, read "Squatting Like a Powerlifter, Squatting Big" If I had a ego, I'd say that thread should be a sticky.
	yay.

07-21-2004, 03:22 PM	#3
P-funk Patrick Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 30,573	how tall are you? I have freinds that are over 6' tall and then still squat deep. You have to extend your hips farther back. Read the stickie.
	http://pwtraining.blogspot.com/.....come and see what is on my mind! Ivonne's Blog on Health and Wellness! Optimum Sports Performance "In the beginners mind there are many possibilities, in the experts there are few." -Buddha's Little Instruction Book

07-21-2004, 03:46 PM	#4
Monolith OMGWTFBBQ Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: MA Posts: 4,002	I'm 6'5", and have to say, SF's post has really helped my squat. I feel much more confident and at ease with the movement than i had previously.
	http://www.ncf.carleton.ca/~ek867/dexamyl.jpg

07-21-2004, 04:01 PM	#6
Saturday Fever Pimp Gimp Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: California Posts: 2,142 Photos: 4	I doubt, though I could be wrong, that you can truly squat a competition depth 350 12 times. But that's not meant to cause offense. If you learn to squat correctly (sitting back, not sitting down) you will be able to improve your squat to any depth. Like I suggested, read my post in the forum about squatting big. Get a video to the weightroom. Watch your squat boom.
	yay.

07-21-2004, 03:57 PM	#5
NEW_IN_THE_GAME Pic is at 263-14% jan 06 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sioux Falls South Dakota Posts: 1,138	I Am 17 But I Am 6'5 I Squat Further Down Than Half, And Thats With 350 - I Do It Like 12 Times - My Problem Is I Can Only Ass To Floor That Weight 3 Times. Any Info On How To Make That Easier.(things Such As Different Exercises.)

07-21-2004, 04:04 PM	#7
NEW_IN_THE_GAME Pic is at 263-14% jan 06 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sioux Falls South Dakota Posts: 1,138	My Friends Say I Looks Like My Chest Touches My Knees When I Suat- I Havent Been Into Bodybuilding Long- But I Used To Have Weak Legs So Thats The Only Exercise I Ever Did, I Did It Every Other Day Saince I Was 11.

07-21-2004, 04:07 PM	#8
NEW_IN_THE_GAME Pic is at 263-14% jan 06 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sioux Falls South Dakota Posts: 1,138	Plus My Legs Have Gotten Pretty Big/ Thighs Are Like 27.5 And Calves Are 18.5.

07-21-2004, 04:27 PM	#9
SPIKE1257 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: New York Posts: 1,532	Be careful with the squat.. you said you feel strain in the lower back. If you feel your form is correct and you still feel that strain, you may want to have your lower back checked out. The last thing you want to do is fuck up a disk.

07-21-2004, 04:35 PM	#10
KataMaStEr -==♠==- Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 1,960 Photos: 6	I’m 6’4 and can squat comfortably, what I basically do is a wider stance and find a point high in the wall and not take my eyes off from it during my set and always go ALL the way down, except when I’m maxing out which I just go a bit below parallel. If my stance is not wide my squat looks like shit and my back starts to bend forward because I can’t seat back without felling like I’m going to lose my balance, so instead I just go straight down and that’s what forces my back to bend. With a wide stance I feel a lot more in balance and go thru the motion without bending my back.

07-21-2004, 05:14 PM	#12
Saturday Fever Pimp Gimp Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: California Posts: 2,142 Photos: 4	to nike
	yay.

07-21-2004, 05:31 PM	#13
nikegurl Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: LA, CA Posts: 5,635	backatcha.
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07-21-2004, 07:04 PM	#14
iMan323 Preved Medved! Elite Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 947	After reading that thread I realized I was doing a number of things wrong. 1-not having my stance wide enough 2-resting the bar too high on my back 3-not going down deep enough 4-not sitting back. For the time being I'll stick with leg presses as main thigh excersize and work on the squat form and gradually build up weight. Mucho thanks. Nobody does legs at my gym so I had never really witnessed a proper squat executed.

07-21-2004, 07:49 PM	#15
Monolith OMGWTFBBQ Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: MA Posts: 4,002	Get off the damn leg press and just practice your squat form with the bar. Your squat wont improve at all if you just use the leg press. It'll take a while untill it feels right, but dont just ignore it for something easier.
	http://www.ncf.carleton.ca/~ek867/dexamyl.jpg

07-21-2004, 08:58 PM	#16
P-funk Patrick Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 30,573	I am a tall guy, 5'5", I have no problem touching my ass to the floor when I squat.
	http://pwtraining.blogspot.com/.....come and see what is on my mind! Ivonne's Blog on Health and Wellness! Optimum Sports Performance "In the beginners mind there are many possibilities, in the experts there are few." -Buddha's Little Instruction Book

07-21-2004, 08:58 PM	#17
Var Filthy Animal Join Date: May 2002 Location: Finally back in New England!! Posts: 5,438
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07-23-2004, 06:28 PM	#20
iMan323 Preved Medved! Elite Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 947	In addition to squatting properly I'm also going to start deadlifting. Is it ok to do deads on leg days or should I do them with something like bench presses?

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