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DKing · 04-01-2008, 08:06 PM

The high heels thing is common. An elevated heel takes away some of the flexibility requirements of the posterior system (calves,hammies, etc...)

Do two tests. The first is the test in the picture. If you lay on your back, can you get your legs close like the guy, or do you still have major issues getting your legs close to your body?

Test two - in bare feet or the shoes you train in stand in your squat stance with a light (5-10 lb) weight held in front of the body at shoulder height. Squat keeping the arms straight out in front of the body. Is this easier? Can you get more depth?

Danny

04-01-2008, 08:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
DKing Chick Magnet Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,521 My Profile	The high heels thing is common. An elevated heel takes away some of the flexibility requirements of the posterior system (calves,hammies, etc...) Do two tests. The first is the test in the picture. If you lay on your back, can you get your legs close like the guy, or do you still have major issues getting your legs close to your body? Test two - in bare feet or the shoes you train in stand in your squat stance with a light (5-10 lb) weight held in front of the body at shoulder height. Squat keeping the arms straight out in front of the body. Is this easier? Can you get more depth? Danny __________________ Limitations are for people who have them. Chicks Dig Me.