Why do squats feel so awkward??

[2Shy]

Are you pushing your butt back and then down or just bending your knees? Remember that a squat is a backward and forward motion more than an up and down.

A box will help perfect that motion.

I'm new to them, too. They do feel funny at first.

 

[Jxaxsxe530]

<B>I leg press 9 plates each side, but only squat around 400. </B>


that aint shiit I'm a scrawny azz at 178 lbs and i do 9 plates on each side. LMAO

 

[collegiateLifter]

I think the people here are trying to gauge whether you squat more like an olympic lifter (with a lot of knee movement) or more like a powerlifter (with minimal knee movement). Also, whether you are doin a wide foot placement or close together. Just keep at it, squats are tough but very rewarding. I was in a position similar to your's not tooo long ago.

 

[spatts]

I leg press 9 plates each side, but only squat around 400.


that aint shiit I'm a scrawny azz at 178 lbs and i do 9 plates on each side. LMAO

So we weigh about the same thing...and I'm a girl. What's your point, exactly?

 

[audiophyle]

So we weigh about the same thing...and I'm a girl.

i feel so weak now lol