Squat help?

[andy s]

Hello.

Ive been doing squats for the pass four weeks and I am finding that when pushing up my lower back and ass shift to one side kind off like a twist in my lower back. Its not causing me any injuries (so far) by I would like to know how to correct it? I have tried wider foot stance and but so far it seems better when I push off the the front ball of my feet. I wouldnt say im going completely ATG but definately down past parallel.

Thanks.

[Riccardo]

You should be pushing through your heels not the ball of your feet. It may be a hip flexor problem as A tight flexor on one side can cause you to twist.

Lower the weight and concentrate on your form making sure you do each rep slow and deliberate without trying to explode up. I also highly suggest foam rolling and adequate stretching after you squat as well as on days you don't work out legs.

I would post a video of your squat form so we could analyze it. Also You may need to work more on posterior chain strength, good mornings, SLDLs, deadlifts, GHRs etc etc.

[Gasp]

Hello.

Ive been doing squats for the pass four weeks and I am finding that when pushing up my lower back and ass shift to one side kind off like a twist in my lower back. Its not causing me any injuries (so far) by I would like to know how to correct it? I have tried wider foot stance and but so far it seems better when I push off the the front ball of my feet. I wouldnt say im going completely ATG but definately down past parallel.

Thanks.

Could also be you`re not warming up and stretching properly. If not your first set becomes your worst and hardest and you never get properly into it and rapidly go downhill from there on.

Spend a lot of time on your stretches; hitting all the muscle groups involved.Everything from side back stretches, hammies, quads, calves, side hip raises, shoulders and deep squating stretches without weights .

If not already doing these you will notice a huge difference right from the start.

[andy s]

Thanks for that. Yeah I have started focussing on the stretching a bit more.

You should be pushing through your heels not the ball of your feet. It may be a hip flexor problem as A tight flexor on one side can cause you to twist.

I was advised to take some load through the front of the foot (maybe 50 - 60 %) as this would help to stabilize may stance. I tried it and it seems to have helped a little. It seems to lock the knees in place and give me a better base. Do you see a problem with this? Can it cause further issues?

Thanks.

Andy.