Help Modifying Your Squats
In fitness MODs or modifications are variations to an exercise to help someone perform the movement based on their ability level. Below are 5 ways to modify your squat exercises if you need to work on form or need support through the movement because of joint limitations. Checkout The Importance of Squats post for how to do the exercise.
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Get Ups
Use a stable chair or bench to support your body as you sit down and stand up. Be sure to engage your core and sit down with a controlled movement rather than just plopping down. Checkout this modified workout to add some get ups to your routine.
Use a stability ball against the wall to provide support behind you. This will help provide assistance to the posterior chain of the squat exercise. Checkout these 5 exercises for runners knee for other movements to help with knee problems.
Suspension Squat
Use suspension squats to help reduce the amount of resistance in the exercise. As you progress you can gradually lessen the amount of support needed from the straps. Top suspension strap Recommendation.
Kneeling Squat
Use a kneeling stance if you find it difficult to stand on your feet for too long. Be sure to work on keeping your chest up throughout the exercise.
Sumo Squat
Use a wide leg, toes out squat variation to alleviate pressure on your knees. This stance will also target those inner thigh muscles! Checkout our website for more exercise MODs.
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