How to Squat Safely Without Pain (Ages 50+)

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  • čas přidán 26. 06. 2024
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Komentáře • 116

  • @HT-Physio
    @HT-Physio  Před měsícem +12

    Hope you enjoyed the video! To sign up to 3-Tip Friday - my free weekly email containing 3 of my best health tips, videos or research - go here: ht-physio.co.uk/3-tip-friday/

  • @kendylhoudyshell1399
    @kendylhoudyshell1399 Před měsícem +38

    Excellent video Will, you are such a great teacher and motivator. I appreciate you daily ❤

    • @HT-Physio
      @HT-Physio  Před měsícem +2

      Thank you so much for your kind words, I really appreciate them!

  • @kaoskronostyche9939
    @kaoskronostyche9939 Před 15 dny +3

    I can do most of these exercise routines quite easily - motivation is my main obstacle.

  • @SusanHaydon-kp1jc
    @SusanHaydon-kp1jc Před měsícem +11

    Doing this now. My squat has improved immensely. Have been working on the glutes a lot as l'm sure you mentioned good glued...good knees. My squat looks good now. Thank you. Just off to do more squats and glute exercises. Love all these videos.

    • @HT-Physio
      @HT-Physio  Před měsícem +1

      So pleased your squat has improved - it sounds like you're doing some excellent work! Keep up the great work and I hope you continue to reap the rewards :)

  • @shaungray4643
    @shaungray4643 Před měsícem +1

    Fantastic video mate, informative..and well shown.

  • @eaulaosolidaritea363
    @eaulaosolidaritea363 Před měsícem +8

    I was excited when I saw this, but have recent had a total knee replacement and cannot kneel. A video on how to squat after total knee replacement would be most welcome. Thank-you.

    • @sjallsopp7778
      @sjallsopp7778 Před měsícem +1

      I had a partial new knee in January I would like to have an exercise for the knees going out remedy. Please

  • @annaspitz5165
    @annaspitz5165 Před měsícem +2

    Thank you for all the tips … just a reminder though that a lot of 50’s population is unable to get on their knees due to other several medical and physical limitations , and will be unable to perform the hip stretches and resistance band exercises you showed … maybe come up with modified positions next video ?

  • @zsofiasemjen4017
    @zsofiasemjen4017 Před měsícem +1

    I am so grateful, thanks for this video. It is very elaborate and again very helpful. You are such a great carer ! 😊

  • @wilmadonato610
    @wilmadonato610 Před 27 dny +1

    Thanks for sharing your experience ❤

  • @lindaannweist4895
    @lindaannweist4895 Před 19 dny +1

    Excellent video, Will. I do not understand why people are saying they cannot see your ankles! Perhaps if they viewed the video on a larger screen and wore their glasses, they would be better able to see your ankles. However, that being said, I have a lot of different problems with my eyes, including eight different things that are causing me to go blind in each eye and yet I am able to see your ankles and the positioning of your ankles and so on and so forth, just fine. I hope everyone has a lovely weekend!

  • @lauvainberg
    @lauvainberg Před měsícem

    muchas gracias Will! muy bien explicado…sus consejos son de gran utilidad para mi😊❤❤❤

  • @vertigo_topples
    @vertigo_topples Před měsícem +8

    Your book just arrived from Amazon. I haven't started reading it yet but it looks very comprehensive.

    • @HT-Physio
      @HT-Physio  Před měsícem

      Thank you so much for purchasing my book, I really appreciate it - I hope you find it most useful and interesting!

  • @joseenoel8093
    @joseenoel8093 Před měsícem +6

    Try it and you'll know how "You don't know squat!" became such a powerful expression! Off to Nerfoundland soon, 94 icebergs off their coast this morn, my husband's hoping to regain some of his cool! Bon 🐫 day everyone!

    • @jessiericej
      @jessiericej Před měsícem

      Does squats help popping noise😂😂😂

  • @Inna.Eroshina
    @Inna.Eroshina Před měsícem +2

    Great explanation and demonstration, as always! Thanks a lot! 👍 👍 👍

  • @cecican4071
    @cecican4071 Před měsícem +6

    Another great tips, thanks Will.

  • @horstholztrager4965
    @horstholztrager4965 Před měsícem +2

    Very good advice and a super video. Just one question: why is your book not available in an ebook format?

  • @shawnashkenasy4207
    @shawnashkenasy4207 Před měsícem

    For the ones who tend to multitask and do audiobooks, it would be awesome if you Let us know when you make an audiobook version or get it placed on audible. Thanks

  • @sophieamirian6726
    @sophieamirian6726 Před měsícem +2

    THANK YOU FOR SHARING ❤

  • @lucillachan1712
    @lucillachan1712 Před měsícem

    Nice advice and demonstration.Thank you.👍👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💕

    • @HT-Physio
      @HT-Physio  Před měsícem

      So pleased my video was helpful!

  • @slice66
    @slice66 Před měsícem

    Thank you, found your channel dealing with bulged disc. It feels so good understanding what’s going on

    • @HT-Physio
      @HT-Physio  Před měsícem

      So pleased I could shed some light on what you're going through!

  • @lourdesecheverria6209
    @lourdesecheverria6209 Před měsícem

    I have all those issues you covered! Thank you! Will work on these instructions! Blessings to you!

    • @HT-Physio
      @HT-Physio  Před měsícem

      I hope my video can offer support going forward!

  • @ChickDenise
    @ChickDenise Před měsícem

    Loving your examples! So glad I found your videos. 😅

    • @HT-Physio
      @HT-Physio  Před měsícem

      I'm pleased you found my channel too!

  • @andieVR70
    @andieVR70 Před měsícem

    Really useful! I usually get pain in my knees when I squat just a little. Being mindful of your knee and spine advice, I can get into a much deeper squat without discomfort. 😎 Thank you!

    • @HT-Physio
      @HT-Physio  Před měsícem

      So pleased to hear my advice has helped you safely experience the benefit of squats!

  • @anastazjasokoloff3050
    @anastazjasokoloff3050 Před měsícem +2

    Exzellent Video. Much love from Austria ❤❤❤

    • @HT-Physio
      @HT-Physio  Před měsícem

      Sending best wishes to you in Austria!

  • @mamoonakhawaja542
    @mamoonakhawaja542 Před měsícem

    Any suggestions on people suffer from pateller tendonitis, kindly do a video to deal with it. Thanks

  • @HeavenlyLights
    @HeavenlyLights Před měsícem

    5:37 - 5:58 and 6:18 - 8:15 leading with the heal. 🙏🏻☀️💛 yes. Me. Working on this now. And 10:05 - 11:35 too

  • @lindajenkinson4841
    @lindajenkinson4841 Před měsícem

    I'm doing well with my daily routine thanks to your exercises, Will. Thank you. 😊

    • @HT-Physio
      @HT-Physio  Před měsícem

      That's great to hear! Keep up the great work :)

  • @clairemullin9679
    @clairemullin9679 Před měsícem +2

    Do you have a video to increase foot strength for people with RA and joint damage in their feet?

  • @lisag18
    @lisag18 Před 20 dny

    Thank you

  • @02markcal
    @02markcal Před měsícem

    I just added my email address to your newsletter, Will. Last week someone left that exact yellow band on the railing at the gym and was better at certain exercises then regular bands, where do you buy them?

  • @violetaoren3029
    @violetaoren3029 Před 19 dny

    Hello sir i love all vedio good in my ages god bless❤

  • @junecantrell5653
    @junecantrell5653 Před měsícem

    Hi I did the Glute exercise because I was bent double
    It helped me so much that I intend to do it every day
    Thank you for giving us these excellent exercises not complecated

    • @HT-Physio
      @HT-Physio  Před měsícem

      So pleased my video was helpful - wishing you all the best!

  • @mehmettastekin5776
    @mehmettastekin5776 Před měsícem +3

    thank you

  • @johnshadow9310
    @johnshadow9310 Před měsícem +3

    Great video

  • @periyanayaki8289
    @periyanayaki8289 Před měsícem

    I am watching your videos so helpful me aged 53yrs female undergone Acl surgery 2012 having l4 l5 problem please tell me about bow leg exercise and having flat feet

  • @sk70001
    @sk70001 Před měsícem

    Plz do a video on deep squat. Thanks

  • @55Rich85
    @55Rich85 Před měsícem +4

    Great video Will. Can you recommend the brand of the power band you use?

    • @CassieFick
      @CassieFick Před měsícem

      Exactly, some of them are just cheapo garbage and curl and cut into skin

  • @alexacevedo5178
    @alexacevedo5178 Před 23 dny

    Thanks a lot ❤

  • @veronicawong9068
    @veronicawong9068 Před měsícem

    Tq Will I try that hope it help me .I can't squat on my rt foot pain at the back of my calf
    ..tq

  • @leewood3676
    @leewood3676 Před měsícem

    Hi on the Valgus part, how do you fiix if your knees go out during a squat?

  • @raquellopez112
    @raquellopez112 Před měsícem

    Thank you for your video.👏🥰

  • @bharatishah4351
    @bharatishah4351 Před měsícem +3

    Excellent too good explanation for squat From India 👌🇮🇳🌻✋🏻

  • @carolenash3234
    @carolenash3234 Před měsícem

    really like your website.

  • @ajithabalu5089
    @ajithabalu5089 Před měsícem

    sir very interesting and useful. Thank you

  • @mikemm40
    @mikemm40 Před měsícem

    I have hip flexion problems and so I hope the last exercise will help. I had bursitis and knew the standing one led by the heel. Squatting is good if done right thanks.
    any exercises to help leg/hip stiffness after walking 8 hours at work?

  • @arymhansie
    @arymhansie Před měsícem

    Any exercise to strengthen the knees please.

  • @atassisamer
    @atassisamer Před měsícem +1

    What about barbell squats? Are they safe after 50? I am 57 and reached 200 pound barbell squat, but felt lower bank pain for 8 weeks. I now switched to doing Bulgarian split squat instead

  • @pdb_999
    @pdb_999 Před měsícem +2

    Thank you for this video. I bought your book even though I am not yet 50. Seeing the exercises live helps a lot! Unfortunately, when I do the squats, I have to take a few days off because of back pain and prolaps l5, s1 :( .

    • @joseenoel8093
      @joseenoel8093 Před měsícem +1

      Hi have you tried doing them slowly with your back against the wall, sliding motion? That's what I do, no way could I ever do as he, you don't have to be a hero, did you hear about the Quebecer, 49 who died doing ironman challenge, his lungs collapsed while swimming 🏊, they didn't manage to get him to the hospital in time, his partner is saying his doc gave him the go ahead, she says he was in his best shape ever, that would have been when he was 22!

    • @amberashley7559
      @amberashley7559 Před měsícem +1

      Try squats with heels elevated. Example put a book under your heels. Try goblet squats. An
      Open stance squat might help with your back heel not touching the ground. You can possibly do step ups or maybe lunges. For some reason lunges hurt me. If I worked out and I think I’m going to possibly have pain. I immediately ice my back . I put ice in a ziplock bag and put it on my l4 l5 s1 area. It helps me.

  • @michellemildwater1021
    @michellemildwater1021 Před měsícem

    Excellent video my problem is arthritis in left hip

    • @HT-Physio
      @HT-Physio  Před měsícem

      I'm pleased my video was useful - wishing you all the very best :)

  • @johnmontana8242
    @johnmontana8242 Před měsícem

    I have a bulged disc and lumbar stenosis (foraminal as well). Can I still do daily body weight squats?

  • @periyanayaki8289
    @periyanayaki8289 Před měsícem

    My son age 26yrs having Loss of Lumbar Lordosis can u guide him by the exercise

  • @jayabarnela3189
    @jayabarnela3189 Před měsícem

    🤗 Hi !! I am 56 I hv been a climber for a very long time in my life … I want to start again … but maybe because I developed Vericose veins from a lot of standing through out my pregnancy.. my legs feel heavy and lifting up seems to be going down … suggestions too strengthen those muscles?!!!!

  • @nilimapatil9541
    @nilimapatil9541 Před měsícem

    Same exercises without equipment?

  • @vivienhodgson3299
    @vivienhodgson3299 Před měsícem

    I'm 72. My problem is that, although I can squat all right, I can't get back up again! My left knee has always leaned somewhat inward (i.e. I'm knock-kneed), and is now arthritic. I know I'm supposed to squat rather than bend my back to pick things up, etc, but it's just impossible. (I used to dread using French public toilets, which were nearly all 'squatters' at one time!). Please advise.

  • @SuperDavyw
    @SuperDavyw Před měsícem

    Really informative thankyou - one question, is the leg extension machine a useful exercise to include in a leg training routine. Thanks

  • @jessiericej
    @jessiericej Před měsícem

    Is it bad you have bruise on your knees, why my knee pops when I turn around sometimes..I have stairs at home so ...I walk alot for work janitor

  • @katesmiles4208
    @katesmiles4208 Před měsícem +1

    Uh oh. I always thought it was unsafe to have your knees go over your toes while squatting. I thought they had to be back a bit. How did i get this wrong 😞

    • @eme8237
      @eme8237 Před měsícem

      So did I - so confusing!

  • @dinapawlow1622
    @dinapawlow1622 Před měsícem

    ❤ for the algorithm

  • @edrabogucki401
    @edrabogucki401 Před měsícem +1

    How do we know what strength we need in a power band?

    • @natashahangouts387
      @natashahangouts387 Před měsícem +1

      You will feel it! If you can do the movement many times without tiring, then it’s too light. If you really struggle or can’t do the same exercise more than 5 times it’s too heavy. Most bands come in kits with a range of tension so you can adjust. Try b4 u buy, or do an easy return. I think the range of motion and precision of the exercise (body weight/ technique) is more important though.

  • @jegsthewegs
    @jegsthewegs Před měsícem

    I wish I could squat. Years of obesity has left me with bone on bone osteoarthritis, I was born with deviated knee caps (they are not central) so causing my hips to be affected. At 65 I've lost 12 stones in weight, but despite being able to place my hands flat on the floor, keeping my knees straight. I JUST CANNOT SQUAT. :(

  • @jeanathey767
    @jeanathey767 Před měsícem

    I'm curious to know why you chose not to do the ankle exercise using your "bad" ankle? Wouldn't it benefit you, too?

    • @amandahayes4108
      @amandahayes4108 Před měsícem +1

      Suspect he did the demonstration with the ankle that we can see.

    • @sinkintostillness
      @sinkintostillness Před měsícem

      Knowing your limitations. CZcams is a side hustle, I imagine after a long day of work, perhaps he doesn't want to overwork that ankle.

  • @Marcel_Audubon
    @Marcel_Audubon Před měsícem +1

    9:11 I can't breath! It's an overwhelming vision!

  • @dinosemr8141
    @dinosemr8141 Před měsícem

    ❤️💖🙏💖❤️

  • @vittoriomarco1233
    @vittoriomarco1233 Před 14 dny

    Yes, socks don’t help. He is great though.

  • @wendyprimhak5756
    @wendyprimhak5756 Před měsícem

    66 been squatting safely for years .

  • @emineince687
    @emineince687 Před 18 dny

    You shouldn't be squatting down that low and your knees are bending over your feet too much. Not good for your knees. Squatting with weights on bar while going this low in your squat is not recommended by trainers.

  • @lugano1999
    @lugano1999 Před měsícem +10

    It's hard to see your ankles and how your bending/positioning your feet when you're wearing socks.

    • @joseenoel8093
      @joseenoel8093 Před měsícem

      Ya Will surely by now you know the crowd wants you naked 😊 !

    • @lindaannweist4895
      @lindaannweist4895 Před měsícem +12

      I am not sure what you mean. I am seeing his feet and ankles and techniques just fine. Have you thought about possibly increasing the size of the screen, upon which you are watching his program? Good luck!

    • @lisag18
      @lisag18 Před 20 dny +1

      I see it fine. Perhaps, zoom in?

    • @saraandemeskel7641
      @saraandemeskel7641 Před 6 dny

      It simply means to dig deep your heels

  • @AliTawil-tu1uc
    @AliTawil-tu1uc Před měsícem

    Your gluttes 😗😗😗😙😙😙😚😚

  • @user-ov4wr5yu4r
    @user-ov4wr5yu4r Před měsícem +4

    I don't think it's the socks. You need to have a chat with the cinematographer. The angles and the cutoff portions of the image in the dorsiflexion testing phase make this possibly your worst video. Sorry to be so harsh. The exercise portion is better. It's a bit cut off in the adductor exercise, too. The spine portion isn't great either.

    • @amyrudolph3932
      @amyrudolph3932 Před měsícem +12

      🙄 ALWAYS has to be that ONE person

    • @joseenoel8093
      @joseenoel8093 Před měsícem +2

      I'm pretty sure he's videoing himself with camera on tripod or such! True story, my husband did a vid, once he stopped recording (outside batching a bitter, he's even got a still) he realized his phone had been put in backwards! 😅

    • @JJBpilot
      @JJBpilot Před měsícem +3

      Yeah for someone not telling people to not go knees over toes.
      If the ankle still doesn't cooperate, elevate the heels. Get down there!!!
      And partial range step downs. Yes to ATG!!!
      #Kneesovertoesguy

  • @rosek.9797
    @rosek.9797 Před měsícem

    Thank you

  • @jayabarnela3189
    @jayabarnela3189 Před měsícem

    🤗 Hi !! I am 56 I hv been a climber for a very long time in my life … I want to start again … but maybe because I developed Vericose veins from a lot of standing through out my pregnancy.. my legs feel heavy and lifting up seems to be going down … suggestions too strengthen those muscles?!!!!