• lmfaMAO [he/him, any]
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    3 years ago

    Made some big progress last couple weeks on my squat. Found some PT videos involving bands targeting my weak shins, and follow a 20 min warmup that opens up hips and stretches all parts of my ankle. Now no pain when I go heavy! I’ve stagnated for years so I’m just surprised that I was able to progress instead of settling with never doing squats again

    :arm-L: :chicken-bop: :arm-R:

    Diet is on point right now honestly. Every meal has been protein + veg or protein + fruit, BUT NEED MORE IDEAS.

    • Saint [he/him]
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      3 years ago

      Got a link? I can't squat (without a weight), and I'd really like to be able to. I'm fairly certain the problem is in my ankles, as I can squat okay when I elevate my heels

      • lmfaMAO [he/him, any]
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        3 years ago

        shin splints and squat PT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSYrcj4rfF8&t=240s probably not the best out there, but is working for me now

        full squat mobility routine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqF90pMpjb4 they have a list of exercises at the end if you want to printout

        I'm probably gonna check this one out soon and add to my list- supplemental squat warmup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZlmSNrMBP8

        Let me know if you all have other warmup routines for squats. If anything it's taught me I need to 1) start very slow and 2) actively strengthen AND warmup my ankles and shins every time if I want to progress.