Knees going past toes...

[TyTe`EyEs]

First off, let me say how happy it makes me to see all of the experienced lifters browsing the H&F forum as of late. A year ago there were only a few people who had a clue what they were talking about.

Next, let me say that I tried going higher with reps on my squats tonight and damn! Talk about exhaustion. Instead of doing 225x5 for 3 sets, I went with 185x15 and then 205x10...ouch!

My question is about my squat form, though. I squat until my hamstrings touch my calves. Basically, about as low as I can comfortably go. I've noticed that when I squat my knees go past my toes. I've always heard that this is bad, but it's just so damn hard not to. Is it really that bad? Should I start over with all new form?

 

[Warboss Alex]

I've noticed that when I squat my knees go past my toes.

you mean your knees come in?

 

[TyTe`EyEs]

you mean your knees come in?

No. I mean that my my bent knees stick out further than my toes.

 

[Warboss Alex]

No. I mean that my my bent knees stick out further than my toes.

In front of your toes or to the side? Got a picture/video?

 

[TyTe`EyEs]

In front of your toes or to the side? Got a picture/video?

Wish I did man, but I can't really afford a recorder. I meant in front of my toes.

 

[Warboss Alex]

Wish I did man, but I can't really afford a recorder. I meant in front of my toes.

are you being bent over by the bar?

 

[TyTe`EyEs]

are you being bent over by the bar?

No. My form is good otherwise.

 

[TyTe`EyEs]

I'm about to take a pic and upload it.

 

[Warboss Alex]

I'm about to take a pic and upload it.

okay cool

 

[TyTe`EyEs]

It feels weird without the bar, but you get the idea.


http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/3079/1000232ww8.jpg

 

[Warboss Alex]

nice legs.

that's fine as long as your heels don't raise off the floor - try to sit back a little if that happens but otherwise don't sweat it. you're fine!

 

[TyTe`EyEs]

Alright, thanks man. I look forward to hearing from you in the future, WBA.