Here is a good little article about why your squats should be FULL DEPTH. That is, with the crease of your hip going lower than your knees. No, despite what you hear its not dangerous to squat past 90 degree knee flexion. If you can (taking previous exercise history and injuries into account of course) you always should. It takes a little bit of practice to perform full squats and keep your back in the correct position but keep practising as the results you get from going to full depth are definitely worth it.
A good explanation of why this is so can be read here if you have a few minutes:
A good explanation of why this is so can be read here if you have a few minutes:
http://www.tonygentilcore.com/2010/04/let-me-know-if-youve-heard-this-one-before-a-personal-trainer-walks-into-a-bar-and-says-squatting-below-parallel-is-bad-for-the-knees/
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