Back Squat
Posted by alan_ruddock on Thu, 2007-10-25 18:21
The back squat is a lower body exercise used to strengthen the leg muscles. Using varying loads it can be used for power, strength or hypertrophy training. The back squat is seen as an essential exercise to improve performance in a range of sports/events and for this reason is often a core exercise in many strength and conditioning programmes. Muscles involved: Gluteus maximus, Semimembranosus, Semitendinosus, Biceps femoris, Vastus lateralis, Vastus intermedius, Vastus medialis, Rectus femoris.
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Squat
dannyodell
Hi there,
I suspect you already realize that in the bottom position your back was excessively rounded over. This is a dangerous position and one that can lead to extensive damage to your lower back. The cause is a lack of flexibility.
As in the case of the lower back you probably have noticed that your knees on ascent are coming together (valgus position). This is hard on your ACL and if not corrected can lead to physical damage to this vital ligament.
I would recommend that you work on these areas before hitting the squats with any degree of weight or frequency. Start out with just your body weight until you can do them right then get under a light bar and work up from there.
You are asking to be hurt with the way you're doing this excellent exercise.
Danny M. O'Dell
www.explosivelyfit.com