About backsquats

AsianNoob · 10-06-2008, 03:01 AM

About backsquats, do the knees go over the toes in ATG(ass to grass) squats? My knees seem to go over slightly and when i try not to do that i can't go as low. Anyone having this problem? or Its just my technique

**P-funk** · 10-06-2008, 08:06 AM

it doesn't matter if the knees go over the toes. they have to go over slightly if you are trying to reach that sort of depth.

AKIRA · 10-06-2008, 08:27 AM

Thank you for saying that. My ex was arguing with me about that and I lost confidence in the point cuz I couldnt remember why it was something that was mentioned before.

ReproMan · 10-06-2008, 09:44 AM

I've always wondered about that too. I couldn't understand how they couldn't once you hit a certain depth.

AKIRA · 10-06-2008, 11:27 AM

When arguing with Franci, I showed her how you could, but I fell backwards.

**Built** · 10-06-2008, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by P-funk

it doesn't matter if the knees go over the toes. they have to go over slightly if you are trying to reach that sort of depth.

Indeed.

The standard argument hinges upon the impossibility of climbing stairs without this happening.

BostonHerald.com - Blogs: Step Up!» Blog Archive » Head, Shoulders, Knees Over Toes

Hoglander · 10-06-2008, 09:07 PM

ATG....

Concentrate on a neutral back and forget the knees and toes, IMHO.

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AKIRA I am Rollo Tomassee.. Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Outside the box Posts: 8,787 Photos: 3	Thank you for saying that. My ex was arguing with me about that and I lost confidence in the point cuz I couldnt remember why it was something that was mentioned before. 6' 209lbs (8/16) Bench 365 (12/3) Weighted Pullups 80lbs 3x3 (3/19) Squat 370 Deadlift after herniation 385lbs 3x3 (3/17) NASM certified 2/06 Journal

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AKIRA I am Rollo Tomassee.. Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Outside the box Posts: 8,787 Photos: 3	When arguing with Franci, I showed her how you could, but I fell backwards. 6' 209lbs (8/16) Bench 365 (12/3) Weighted Pullups 80lbs 3x3 (3/19) Squat 370 Deadlift after herniation 385lbs 3x3 (3/17) NASM certified 2/06 Journal

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10-06-2008, 09:44 AM	#4
ReproMan SeÃ±or Member Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Stuart, FL Posts: 7,260	I've always wondered about that too. I couldn't understand how they couldn't once you hit a certain depth.

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Hoglander Cleaner Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Washington Posts: 1,501 Photos: 10	ATG.... Concentrate on a neutral back and forget the knees and toes, IMHO.