Wood under the heal of the foot while squating

xenomorff · 03-19-2006, 02:31 PM

I can not do squats with me feet straight unless I put a board under my heals. My question is this, do I need to have my feet pointed straight while squating? The only way I can do a squat without a board is to have my feet spaced a little more then shoulder width apart and have my toes pointed out.

**P-funk** · 03-19-2006, 05:12 PM

toes can be pointed out slightly in the squat to "unlock" the calves (due to flexability issues) and make up for femur angle as it approaches the acetabular-joint.

the boar is also fin if you are so tight that you can't get into a comfortable bottom position.

Idealy, you should be working on your flexability to eventually get rid of the block and squat on the floor with a solid depth.

BulkMeUp · 03-22-2006, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by P-funk

toes can be pointed out slightly in the squat to "unlock" the calves (due to flexability issues) and make up for femur angle as it approaches the acetabular-joint.

Does that mean that toes are usually to be held pointing straight ahead?

I squat by pointing my feet in the same position as i would while standing normally. Would it be better to point my feet at a place between that position and straight ahead? or should i attempt straight ahead always?

03-19-2006, 02:31 PM	#1
xenomorff Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 22	Wood under the heal of the foot while squating I can not do squats with me feet straight unless I put a board under my heals. My question is this, do I need to have my feet pointed straight while squating? The only way I can do a squat without a board is to have my feet spaced a little more then shoulder width apart and have my toes pointed out.
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03-19-2006, 05:12 PM	#2
P-funk Patrick Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 30,442	toes can be pointed out slightly in the squat to "unlock" the calves (due to flexability issues) and make up for femur angle as it approaches the acetabular-joint. the boar is also fin if you are so tight that you can't get into a comfortable bottom position. Idealy, you should be working on your flexability to eventually get rid of the block and squat on the floor with a solid depth.
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