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post #16 of 19
9/7/09 at 7:52pm
- stretch the hamstrings real good

- get chest (not head) up. alot of people move their head up, thinking it's their chest that is moving up

- push knees out

- if none of those work, you're going to have to stop just a tad above parallel where the rounding starts. it's ok to do so if you have no other choice or else you will screw up your back.
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post #17 of 19
9/8/09 at 12:45am
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Originally Posted by why View Post
It's a flexibility issue. Stretch out the semimembranosus and semitendinosus -- these two hamstrings muscles take the brunt of the load at parallel and beyond.

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post #18 of 19
9/8/09 at 1:32am
I'll second the rec on the Squat RX videos on youtube, they are excellent. Here's the first one which actually addresses your very problem: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rq8CWv8UPAI
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post #19 of 19
9/8/09 at 1:54am
When you squat till top of thigh is parallel to floor, you are actually below parallel which can cause back bow. Thigh bone should be parallel to floor. If you still want less of lower back bow, widen your stance and point toes outward. Sumo squats are indeed a form of squats.
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