What is the correct form for a squat?
A. First off, the proper form implies the following. – No rounding of the lower back! – Abdominal muscles tight throughout entire duration of lift – Foot stance is up to the individual. To activate more quad involvement, squat with a somewhat narrow stance To activate more glute/ham/hip involvement, squat with a wider stance It would be a good idea to switch stances from time to time Toes should stay pointed in the same direction as the tracking of the knee to prevent rotation about the knee Try to keep shins as close to perpendicular with the ground as is possible Weight should be resting on the heels and not on the balls of the feet or on the toes Knees should never jut out past the plane made by the toes The knees should not bow in or out during the movement (very destructive to the ligaments and tendons) The movement should be started by breaking at the hips and the squatter should visualize sitting back onto a box The chest should be out, the head looking slightly up The movement
