Can’t Squat Deeply? Here’s How to Fix It...

PDF pose chart here: Do you have trouble with a deep butt-to-heels squat? Maybe your heels pop up or you roll backwards? Or maybe you get stuck halfway down? If so, this video is for you. Squatting is one of the most basic human movements, but because of chairs, seated toilets, and modern shoes, most of us have lost the ability to do a full squat. The good news is that you can get it back with some simple targeted stretches. Most people who have trouble with their squat need to work on either their hip flexion or the dorsiflexion of their ankles, or both. In this video, we’ll show you some simple self-tests to work out which function you need to focus on improving, followed by simple but powerful stretches to help you do just that. VIDEO CONTENTS 00:00 Fix Your Squat 00:19 What Muscles are Tight? 01:42 Anatomy 03:17 Hip Mobility Test 04:20 Dorsiflexion Test 05:06 Stretches 05:39 Blaster Pose 10:46 Runner’s Lunge