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Old 05-01-2008, 11:03 AM   #876 (permalink)
SpacecityPaula
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The good news is I think I improved my squat form. I felt very strong doing the 145lb drops and did not have the normal fear that I have. The bad news is that I did it by twisting my body a bit to point the right side more forward. I can’t believe that is a good fix but that is the only way that I seemed to be able to land squarely into the squat at the bottom without shifting over to my left hip
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It sounds like you are compensating for something. The twist to the right is not a good way to do it. Have you looked at Dan John's stuff on Squatting??

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BTW, I wouldn't consider 145 medium weight either.... I had to kill my heavy set at 130 last night because it didn't feel right. The left leg just wasn't going to let it happen.
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