Squatting depth at the edge of discomfort has helped me the most. I never thought I’d regain so much mobility after so many tears, dislocations on top of unstable patella and patella alta. So thankful that I discovered your team a few years ago and my sqat depth continues to improve as well as my lunges. Really, truly thankful!
Exactly! If you can't go deep, go as deep as you can with good form, right there on the edge of discomfort is usually where you can spend time and gradually build more strength and mobility wit the most obvious effect. Keep doing the work!
Wonderful :) Just take it gently and gradually and find out what works for you. Also check our video on improving specific mobility for squats: czcams.com/video/2bOhqhC1TrI/video.html You can keep practicing while you work on that too.
I've been working on the squat for a year. My left knee is painful but I can do a full squat in the water if it's deep enough to hold up some of my weight. I hope to progress by going shallower over time.
Great vid! My knee doesnt hurt while im squatting, but will hurt after and into the next day. This will happen just doing the Asian squat too. Is doing shallow half-squats a good rehab exercise?
It can be if strength in that range is part of your issue. Really working on the form like shown in this video can help. And also improving hip and ankle mobility - we've got other videos covering that :)
@@gmbfit Thanks! Just discovered your channel and it's great. Not overly easy, like most 50+ channels, still covering things like ring muscle ups, something i hope to achieve before i turn 52 next year!
I'm an osteopath and all I hear is "i can't squat, I can't lunge etc etc etc" ..... people need to sort it out with correct rehab etc (work ) not give up.
We've got a lot of folks out there saying everything is dangerous and anybody with anatomical proportions outside the mean ranges can't squat... For real, most people can learn to use what they have if they just experiment a bit and keep practicing.
Thanks for the video. I'm comfortable in a prolonged deep squat. But it's the movement from 90• to the bottom or up again that gets one of my knees. Any suggestions?
I have a lot of laxity in my lower back (with accompanying pain), and can pop into a deep squat without so much of a warmup. Is there a way to tell if I’m compensating for this ROM with my low back? Are there any considerations I should be aware of when doing a deep squat with hypermobility? (I just purchased Elements and am excited to see how training in a completely different way benefits my body. I feel like I’m in very good hands.)
several ideas: - pick more appropriate exercises - follow a program that builds strength and control - do shorter workouts - practice more frequently - get a coach to help you
Squatting depth at the edge of discomfort has helped me the most. I never thought I’d regain so much mobility after so many tears, dislocations on top of unstable patella and patella alta. So thankful that I discovered your team a few years ago and my sqat depth continues to improve as well as my lunges. Really, truly thankful!
Exactly! If you can't go deep, go as deep as you can with good form, right there on the edge of discomfort is usually where you can spend time and gradually build more strength and mobility wit the most obvious effect. Keep doing the work!
Ok, you’ve convinced me to try the squat again. I had given up because it seemed to require too many specifications. Thanks for clearing that up.👍🏽
Wonderful :) Just take it gently and gradually and find out what works for you. Also check our video on improving specific mobility for squats: czcams.com/video/2bOhqhC1TrI/video.html You can keep practicing while you work on that too.
Love seeing my dudes Rose and Chris (they've accompanied me throgh Elements). Good tips for continuing work on my squat
Right on - we've got some solid people around here :)
This is awesome and I'm going to share it with my students!
Thank you!
Thank you.
I've been working on the squat for a year. My left knee is painful but I can do a full squat in the water if it's deep enough to hold up some of my weight. I hope to progress by going shallower over time.
Water is a neat way to progress :) Keep working on your mobility too - we have the routines for it, you just gotta be consistent.
26/3/23 Insightful. You are on point. Kind best regards 😊
Superb! I feel I owe you a payment for this video 😂😂
Much appreciated. Just try it out for a little while, and if you like what that does for you, consider trying our programs :)
Great vid! My knee doesnt hurt while im squatting, but will hurt after and into the next day. This will happen just doing the Asian squat too. Is doing shallow half-squats a good rehab exercise?
It can be if strength in that range is part of your issue. Really working on the form like shown in this video can help. And also improving hip and ankle mobility - we've got other videos covering that :)
@@gmbfit Thanks! Just discovered your channel and it's great. Not overly easy, like most 50+ channels, still covering things like ring muscle ups, something i hope to achieve before i turn 52 next year!
OMG, me again (sorry). Good explanation, there are certain people who are turn out (me) as if doing a deep utkata konasana =0
I'm an osteopath and all I hear is "i can't squat, I can't lunge etc etc etc" ..... people need to sort it out with correct rehab etc (work ) not give up.
We've got a lot of folks out there saying everything is dangerous and anybody with anatomical proportions outside the mean ranges can't squat... For real, most people can learn to use what they have if they just experiment a bit and keep practicing.
If we have sensitive knees, should we take a narrow stance or wide stance?
Find what works for you. "Sensitive" could mean a dozen different things. Try gently and find the sweet spot for yourself.
Thanks for the video. I'm comfortable in a prolonged deep squat. But it's the movement from 90• to the bottom or up again that gets one of my knees. Any suggestions?
I can't guess what makes your knees hurt, but this will help you self-assess and see what may help: gmb.io/knee-health/
I have a lot of laxity in my lower back (with accompanying pain), and can pop into a deep squat without so much of a warmup. Is there a way to tell if I’m compensating for this ROM with my low back? Are there any considerations I should be aware of when doing a deep squat with hypermobility?
(I just purchased Elements and am excited to see how training in a completely different way benefits my body. I feel like I’m in very good hands.)
I believe I just answered you via email :)
How can I work out but everyone I do my knee gives out( got bad arthritis) 😢
several ideas:
- pick more appropriate exercises
- follow a program that builds strength and control
- do shorter workouts
- practice more frequently
- get a coach to help you
Man I am just out of shape. I never kept up with fitness. I’m in my mid 40s and overweight. I just struggle.
No time like right now to start doing something. Here's 57 ideas: gmb.io/get-more-movement/
What if one on my knees starts to hurt, for a short time, only after squatting (resting) for some minutes?
Pain is probably not a good sign.
@@gmbfit shoul I stop squatting and have a check? :)
If the pain goes way quickly, you probably just need to work on your mobility and technique.
Mines more lower back than knees or ankles.
Whichever joint or tissues is weakest in the chain is where you'll feel it. Most of these same adjustments still apply :)