Getting lower on squats is pretty simple.
To sum up the video you will want to focus on lots of mobility, and stretching. Often times if you are sedentary and/or have a limited range of of motion (ROM) in the hip anatomy it may make it more difficult for you to descend on the squat.
Fortunately for you I broke it down.
The first exercise is called the 90/90. It’s supposed to help you train your body to work in internal and external rotation. Start by sitting on one side of your limbs, and shift your weight side to side.
The second exercise is a hip hinge movement using a stick. The stick will teach you how to keep the back neutral as you hinge. This is a powerful drill that when done enough you can retrain your body to keep that back relatively neutral when training with weights. Physical therapists often use this exercise with their patients when rehabbing the spine.
I also have some exercises that focus on the ankle mobility (Watch the video to see). Ankles are super important when it comes to squats!
If you use heels often you may find that your ankles are taking a hit! So may want to consider adding in some ankle mobility and strengthening exercises into your routine. The ones I show you in the video are my favorites.
Try them, and feel free to let me know how it goes for you.
Be well,
Yelena
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