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Good job not losing it. It doesn't matter what he said anyway. As you said, he's just a skinny *** *****.
Indeed. Only focus on me. I am my biggest obstacle.
OK, that's good to hear. When I went running last Saturday, by the end of the mile, my side started hurting but this Tuesday, that side pain didn't come up. I've only ran about 4 times total so I'm still pretty new to this.
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Do you heelstrike when you normally run? If you haven't trained yourself to run with a midfoot strike you will probably be more likely to injure yourself running barefoot. Plus there's lots of dangerous/gross stuff you can step on around a campus. If you want to get into minimalist running there's some better options than actually running barefoot. The Vibram Fivefingers are pretty popular but also expensive and you look like a dork. If you want to go straight to minimal shoes you could check out the Saucony Hattori or the Nike Free. I'd personally recommend a transitional shoe like the Saucony Kinvara -- extremely light compared to crap like the Vans I used to wear, but not quite minimal. If you have a running store near you they'll be happy to let you try them all on and offer you a shoe that matches your running style.
The barbell shouldn't really press against your legs at all as you lift. Your legs from the knee down should remain completely vertical through the whole lift. I'd seriosuly consider at least temporarily dropping the weight down and working on form for a little while. Knees that bow out blow out after a while. lol =\
be careful frankkkkkk. gotta learn to midfoot or toe strike or you'll die trying to go minimalist. it's worth it tho
Interesting and very logical. Well, I think I need to reevaluate my deadlift weight. I'm definitely bending my legs at this point, but the question is if I'm bending them too much. No one said a thing to me >.> Gotta wait 5 days till my next cycle though. Did legs today haha.
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Ah ok. I'm all cleared up on the matter now. Thanks!<3
instructions i give to people learning how to squat for the first time:
1. feet slightly outside shoulder width
2. toes slightly pointed outwards (10-15 degrees)
3. try and bring your shoulders as close to your *** as possible (chest and *** out, lower back inward)
4. push your *** out as you bend your knees, like you're trying to sit on something that is too far behind you
5. weight stays on your heels
6. continue down until you're pelvis is just about to tilt (i'll talk about this later)
7. return to initial stance
depth is a matter of opinion. i am yet to be convinced that squatting after the pelvis has tilted can be done safely, so I teach people to stop just before this. Compare:
notice how in image 1, his ***/lower back are still upright, but in image 2, his *** has 'tucked under' his lower back, and is no longer aligned. imo this is too low, as this causes excess pressure on the l5-s1 disc, and surrounding vessels (i found evidence on this ages ago, could probably find it when i've got time). so i never recommend going that low with a load (don't mind deep squatting without a load, though).
not to mention that you don't really need strength from an *** to grass position, as you're never functionally in that position.
should also mention that this means i recommend everyone to squat to a slightly different position to others, depending on the natural flexibility of their lower back and pelvis (most people hang around parallel, though).
i'm such a physio lol.
as far as hand position is concerned, i don't think it matters an overly large amount. i go slightly outside shoulder width, but that's because i feel comfortable there more than anything else. never really looked into it.
one trick that i find extremely helpful in teaching people correct squatting technique (without a load) is to squat in front of a wall, with toes about 5 cms away from the wall. you'll find that if you don't slide your *** back, or don't put your weight on your toes, you'll fall over. really good way of getting things right from the get go.
or if you've got a workout partner, get them to put their fingers under the ball of your foot when you're squatting. you either have to slide your *** back and push through your heels, or crush their fingers; it is a really good way to get people to squat well.
also, the bar on the chest is a 'front squat', which is a more difficult (and arguably better) squat variation. we'll stick to back squats for now.
hope that helps.
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