Comments on: Why you NEED squats in your workout and how to do them right

By: Katie

Katie — Fri, 11 May 2012 15:34:00 +0000

Amazing post, been looking to add squats to my list but really didnt want to end up messing my back or my knees. I really needed a step by step guide with ‘common mistakes’ pointed out. I feel completely confident doing this move now! Thank you so much. Every chick should know this move

By: Natasha K

Natasha K — Wed, 02 May 2012 12:45:00 +0000

Thanks! I was definitely keeping my legs too close together, and I am keeping close to a bench to catch me when I fall back.

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39 Ways to Level Up Your Life, Starting Right Now. | Jay's FIT Life — Tue, 01 May 2012 23:38:06 +0000

[...] Learn how to do a proper squat. No squat machine, no leg press…a REAL ACTUAL SQUAT with a bar across your [...]

By: smith

smith — Tue, 01 May 2012 20:54:00 +0000

make sure that your feet are slightly wider than shoulder width apart because otherwise you will naturally fall back, if you are already stood like this and you fall back then practice..

By: Natasha K

Natasha K — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:17:00 +0000

I fall backwards when I try to do body weight squats. How can I…you know…NOT do that? Thanks!

By: Vad

Vad — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 03:36:00 +0000

Thanks for the video. Small correction: midway in the video you were showing extension of your lower back but called it “lumbar flexion”. When you bend your lower back backwards, this is defined as extension. Forward bending of the lower back is defined as flexion.

By: JL

JL — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:25:00 +0000

So…. what about people who can’t do a body weight squat without leaning forward?

By: Jh127654

Jh127654 — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 13:21:00 +0000

Don’t do squats 2-3 times a week, whoever said this our nuts or do not squat hard. If you go to failure and squat heavy you need a weeks worth of rest. 3 times is to hard on your CNS. Thanks for the shout out to the Lord.

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Are You Collecting a Pile of Underpants? | Nerd Fitness — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 16:30:59 +0000

[...] into your gym, put the bar across your shoulders, and attempt your first squat (hint: go [...]

By: Rob

Rob — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 17:16:00 +0000

Thanks for the great article. I had a question about the soreness you mentioned. I did body weight squats (3 sets) for months and added a weight ball (up to 10 lbs) before working up the nerve for the real thing. My first workout was the bar + 5lbs on each side. I could barely walk the next day and I was sore for about 5. Next time i’d just do the bar, but anything else I can do to avoid the soreness? At the time everything seems fine but afterwards my thighs kill (no other pain so I assume my form was fine). I’m 45.