MONDAY MUSINGS - WHY YOU CAN'T SQUAT #2/5
By Island Rehab Hub
Bite-sized tips to get you thinking on a Monday. Following on from last week, we dive into part two of ‘5 Reasons You Can’t Squat’ and briefly examine another very common problem.
‘Good ankle mobility will enhance your squat technique’
Dr Spencer Brown
Squats are, in my opinion, an awesome exercise for just about anything! However, as with all exercises this is only the case when the squat is performed correctly. With this in mind here’s my take on why most people have difficulty squatting.
#2 – There isn’t enough ankle joint mobility
The Problem:
If your ankles have limited range, particularly in dorsiflexion (pulling your toes up towards the knee), then you’re not going to be able to squat correctly. This has a knock-on effect further up the movement chain and in most cases will create excessive upper-body ‘forward lean’ to counter a natural ‘falling back’ sensation.
The Solution:
Try these mobility exercises as part of your warm-up…simples!
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