Why People HAVE to Squat Differently

Wasn’t sure whether to post it here or in the flexibility section, I think it probably applies equally to both pursuits.

Anyhow, some great info here:

http://themovementfix.com/the-best-kept-secret-why-people-have-to-squat-differently/#

 

Cool post mate I always curse myself for my feet sticking out in squats especially weighted squats puts my mind at ease

 

Anybody with healthy joints should be able squat below parallel. Anyone with healthy joints who can't squat below parallel has no place squatting heavy. Fix flexibility restrictions first, then squat heavy. Most people who argue against going deep use it as an excuse to ignore movement dysfunctions.

There's a joke about squat depth being like sex, but it's too rude to post here.

 

I get that, but what do you reckon about the angle-of-foot bit?

 

Mine stick out 45-degrees and I can touch my **** to my heels and do oversplits, so as long as your knees stay pain free and you get deep, whatever works man :lifting:

 

I can happily sit ass-too-grass without much trouble (I think) but my feet always turn out a little.
It seems to me that foot angle varies from person to person (some are pigeon toed, some straight and some turned out a bit) so the angle when squatting should naturally vary too?

 

My feet have to be at a 45 degree angle, sometimes more depending on the width of my stance. I can't get into a deep squat without doing this as I'll end up rising up on my toes for balance. You always have to find what works for you in any movement, you just take the generic way of doing things and adapt it.

That said, a personalized "difference" from the generic way shouldn't look like a drastic adaptation that screams heresy due to being an entirely different exercise entirely.

 

Thanks. I've always thought the same, but was interested in your opinion.

 

Interesting.

The hips are indeed one of those areas in human anatomy which can widely vary. As having broad versus narrow hips can make a world of difference. Personally coming from the narrow hip department and previously having a hernia squatting is not my favourite. Although I need to get back on board with that.

---> GoodHeadKick

 

My feet always turn slightly out. I squat all the way down, have no problem getting there but always turn my feet out just a bit. I box squat too but they always point out.

 

You say it like it's a problem. Your feet are supposed to point out man.
30 to 45 degrees is the most common.

 

two of the worlds bes O lifters squat with their feet turned out.