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UConnJulie · 02-13-2008, 08:07 AM

Lisa, sorry I've been neglectful here ... what is going on with your ankle and lower back? Please let me know how/if I can help ...

Two things I have found to be very helpful with improving squat depth ... the "spiderman stretch" (get into a plank position and bring one foot up outside the same hand. sink your hips toward the floor as your push your knee out. hold 30 seconds then switch sides.) And a similar stretch where you put one foot up on a bench (like a weight bench) and then bend down toward the foot on the floor. Actively push your bent knee out as your bend forward. (let me know if you need pics and/or videos ... I'm not sure I described these well!)

02-13-2008, 08:07 AM	#197 (permalink)
UConnJulie PEELEing :o) Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,874 My Profile	Lisa, sorry I've been neglectful here ... what is going on with your ankle and lower back? Please let me know how/if I can help ... Two things I have found to be very helpful with improving squat depth ... the "spiderman stretch" (get into a plank position and bring one foot up outside the same hand. sink your hips toward the floor as your push your knee out. hold 30 seconds then switch sides.) And a similar stretch where you put one foot up on a bench (like a weight bench) and then bend down toward the foot on the floor. Actively push your bent knee out as your bend forward. (let me know if you need pics and/or videos ... I'm not sure I described these well!) __________________ Life's a Journey ... Enjoy the Ride!