How to Squat Safely Without Pain (Ages 50+)

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    In this episode, Farnham's leading over-50's physiotherapist, Will Harlow, reveals some clever tips to help you squat safely without pain.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 102

  • @HT-Physio
    @HT-Physio  25 днів тому +9

    Hope you enjoyed the video! To sign up to 3-Tip Friday - my free weekly email containing 3 of my best health tips, videos or research - go here: ht-physio.co.uk/3-tip-friday/

  • @kendylhoudyshell1399
    @kendylhoudyshell1399 26 днів тому +34

    Excellent video Will, you are such a great teacher and motivator. I appreciate you daily ❤

    • @HT-Physio
      @HT-Physio  23 дні тому +1

      Thank you so much for your kind words, I really appreciate them!

  • @eaulaosolidaritea363
    @eaulaosolidaritea363 26 днів тому +7

    I was excited when I saw this, but have recent had a total knee replacement and cannot kneel. A video on how to squat after total knee replacement would be most welcome. Thank-you.

    • @sjallsopp7778
      @sjallsopp7778 26 днів тому +1

      I had a partial new knee in January I would like to have an exercise for the knees going out remedy. Please

  • @SusanHaydon-kp1jc
    @SusanHaydon-kp1jc 26 днів тому +8

    Doing this now. My squat has improved immensely. Have been working on the glutes a lot as l'm sure you mentioned good glued...good knees. My squat looks good now. Thank you. Just off to do more squats and glute exercises. Love all these videos.

    • @HT-Physio
      @HT-Physio  23 дні тому

      So pleased your squat has improved - it sounds like you're doing some excellent work! Keep up the great work and I hope you continue to reap the rewards :)

  • @vertigo_topples
    @vertigo_topples 26 днів тому +8

    Your book just arrived from Amazon. I haven't started reading it yet but it looks very comprehensive.

    • @HT-Physio
      @HT-Physio  23 дні тому

      Thank you so much for purchasing my book, I really appreciate it - I hope you find it most useful and interesting!

  • @wilmadonato610
    @wilmadonato610 3 дні тому +1

    Thanks for sharing your experience ❤

  • @shaungray4643
    @shaungray4643 13 днів тому

    Fantastic video mate, informative..and well shown.

  • @zsofiasemjen4017
    @zsofiasemjen4017 12 днів тому

    I am so grateful, thanks for this video. It is very elaborate and again very helpful. You are such a great carer ! 😊

  • @joseenoel8093
    @joseenoel8093 26 днів тому +6

    Try it and you'll know how "You don't know squat!" became such a powerful expression! Off to Nerfoundland soon, 94 icebergs off their coast this morn, my husband's hoping to regain some of his cool! Bon 🐫 day everyone!

    • @jessiericej
      @jessiericej 25 днів тому

      Does squats help popping noise😂😂😂

  • @cecican4071
    @cecican4071 26 днів тому +6

    Another great tips, thanks Will.

  • @Inna.Eroshina
    @Inna.Eroshina 26 днів тому +1

    Great explanation and demonstration, as always! Thanks a lot! 👍 👍 👍

    • @HT-Physio
      @HT-Physio  23 дні тому

      Very happy to be of help!

  • @slice66
    @slice66 24 дні тому

    Thank you, found your channel dealing with bulged disc. It feels so good understanding what’s going on

    • @HT-Physio
      @HT-Physio  23 дні тому

      So pleased I could shed some light on what you're going through!

  • @lauvainberg
    @lauvainberg 20 днів тому

    muchas gracias Will! muy bien explicado…sus consejos son de gran utilidad para mi😊❤❤❤

  • @lourdesecheverria6209
    @lourdesecheverria6209 22 дні тому

    I have all those issues you covered! Thank you! Will work on these instructions! Blessings to you!

    • @HT-Physio
      @HT-Physio  21 день тому

      I hope my video can offer support going forward!

  • @sophieamirian6726
    @sophieamirian6726 26 днів тому +2

    THANK YOU FOR SHARING ❤

  • @anastazjasokoloff3050
    @anastazjasokoloff3050 26 днів тому +2

    Exzellent Video. Much love from Austria ❤❤❤

    • @HT-Physio
      @HT-Physio  23 дні тому

      Sending best wishes to you in Austria!

  • @ChickDenise
    @ChickDenise 25 днів тому

    Loving your examples! So glad I found your videos. 😅

    • @HT-Physio
      @HT-Physio  23 дні тому

      I'm pleased you found my channel too!

  • @lucillachan1712
    @lucillachan1712 23 дні тому

    Nice advice and demonstration.Thank you.👍👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💕

    • @HT-Physio
      @HT-Physio  23 дні тому

      So pleased my video was helpful!

  • @alexacevedo5178
    @alexacevedo5178 9 годин тому

    Thanks a lot ❤

  • @johnshadow9310
    @johnshadow9310 26 днів тому +3

    Great video

  • @horstholztrager4965
    @horstholztrager4965 26 днів тому +2

    Very good advice and a super video. Just one question: why is your book not available in an ebook format?

  • @andieVR70
    @andieVR70 26 днів тому

    Really useful! I usually get pain in my knees when I squat just a little. Being mindful of your knee and spine advice, I can get into a much deeper squat without discomfort. 😎 Thank you!

    • @HT-Physio
      @HT-Physio  23 дні тому

      So pleased to hear my advice has helped you safely experience the benefit of squats!

  • @lindajenkinson4841
    @lindajenkinson4841 25 днів тому

    I'm doing well with my daily routine thanks to your exercises, Will. Thank you. 😊

    • @HT-Physio
      @HT-Physio  23 дні тому

      That's great to hear! Keep up the great work :)

  • @mamoonakhawaja542
    @mamoonakhawaja542 9 днів тому

    Any suggestions on people suffer from pateller tendonitis, kindly do a video to deal with it. Thanks

  • @mehmettastekin5776
    @mehmettastekin5776 26 днів тому +3

    thank you

  • @junecantrell5653
    @junecantrell5653 24 дні тому

    Hi I did the Glute exercise because I was bent double
    It helped me so much that I intend to do it every day
    Thank you for giving us these excellent exercises not complecated

    • @HT-Physio
      @HT-Physio  23 дні тому

      So pleased my video was helpful - wishing you all the best!

  • @ajithabalu5089
    @ajithabalu5089 14 днів тому

    sir very interesting and useful. Thank you

    • @HT-Physio
      @HT-Physio  14 днів тому

      You are most welcome!

  • @shawnashkenasy4207
    @shawnashkenasy4207 25 днів тому

    For the ones who tend to multitask and do audiobooks, it would be awesome if you Let us know when you make an audiobook version or get it placed on audible. Thanks

  • @SuperDavyw
    @SuperDavyw 12 днів тому

    Really informative thankyou - one question, is the leg extension machine a useful exercise to include in a leg training routine. Thanks

  • @carolenash3234
    @carolenash3234 26 днів тому

    really like your website.

  • @bharatishah4351
    @bharatishah4351 26 днів тому +3

    Excellent too good explanation for squat From India 👌🇮🇳🌻✋🏻

  • @raquellopez112
    @raquellopez112 24 дні тому

    Thank you for your video.👏🥰

  • @HeavenlyLights
    @HeavenlyLights 25 днів тому

    5:37 - 5:58 and 6:18 - 8:15 leading with the heal. 🙏🏻☀️💛 yes. Me. Working on this now. And 10:05 - 11:35 too

  • @michellemildwater1021
    @michellemildwater1021 22 дні тому

    Excellent video my problem is arthritis in left hip

    • @HT-Physio
      @HT-Physio  21 день тому

      I'm pleased my video was useful - wishing you all the very best :)

  • @clairemullin9679
    @clairemullin9679 26 днів тому +2

    Do you have a video to increase foot strength for people with RA and joint damage in their feet?

  • @rosek.9797
    @rosek.9797 25 днів тому

    Thank you

  • @annaspitz5165
    @annaspitz5165 14 днів тому

    Thank you for all the tips … just a reminder though that a lot of 50’s population is unable to get on their knees due to other several medical and physical limitations , and will be unable to perform the hip stretches and resistance band exercises you showed … maybe come up with modified positions next video ?

  • @55Rich85
    @55Rich85 26 днів тому +3

    Great video Will. Can you recommend the brand of the power band you use?

    • @CassieFick
      @CassieFick 25 днів тому

      Exactly, some of them are just cheapo garbage and curl and cut into skin

  • @sk70001
    @sk70001 19 днів тому

    Plz do a video on deep squat. Thanks

  • @pdb_999
    @pdb_999 26 днів тому +2

    Thank you for this video. I bought your book even though I am not yet 50. Seeing the exercises live helps a lot! Unfortunately, when I do the squats, I have to take a few days off because of back pain and prolaps l5, s1 :( .

    • @joseenoel8093
      @joseenoel8093 26 днів тому +1

      Hi have you tried doing them slowly with your back against the wall, sliding motion? That's what I do, no way could I ever do as he, you don't have to be a hero, did you hear about the Quebecer, 49 who died doing ironman challenge, his lungs collapsed while swimming 🏊, they didn't manage to get him to the hospital in time, his partner is saying his doc gave him the go ahead, she says he was in his best shape ever, that would have been when he was 22!

    • @amberashley7559
      @amberashley7559 26 днів тому +1

      Try squats with heels elevated. Example put a book under your heels. Try goblet squats. An
      Open stance squat might help with your back heel not touching the ground. You can possibly do step ups or maybe lunges. For some reason lunges hurt me. If I worked out and I think I’m going to possibly have pain. I immediately ice my back . I put ice in a ziplock bag and put it on my l4 l5 s1 area. It helps me.

  • @periyanayaki8289
    @periyanayaki8289 24 дні тому

    I am watching your videos so helpful me aged 53yrs female undergone Acl surgery 2012 having l4 l5 problem please tell me about bow leg exercise and having flat feet

  • @02markcal
    @02markcal 26 днів тому

    I just added my email address to your newsletter, Will. Last week someone left that exact yellow band on the railing at the gym and was better at certain exercises then regular bands, where do you buy them?

  • @arymhansie
    @arymhansie 17 днів тому

    Any exercise to strengthen the knees please.

  • @mikemm40
    @mikemm40 14 днів тому

    I have hip flexion problems and so I hope the last exercise will help. I had bursitis and knew the standing one led by the heel. Squatting is good if done right thanks.
    any exercises to help leg/hip stiffness after walking 8 hours at work?

  • @atassisamer
    @atassisamer 22 дні тому +1

    What about barbell squats? Are they safe after 50? I am 57 and reached 200 pound barbell squat, but felt lower bank pain for 8 weeks. I now switched to doing Bulgarian split squat instead

  • @veronicawong9068
    @veronicawong9068 25 днів тому

    Tq Will I try that hope it help me .I can't squat on my rt foot pain at the back of my calf
    ..tq

  • @leewood3676
    @leewood3676 8 днів тому

    Hi on the Valgus part, how do you fiix if your knees go out during a squat?

  • @johnmontana8242
    @johnmontana8242 25 днів тому

    I have a bulged disc and lumbar stenosis (foraminal as well). Can I still do daily body weight squats?

  • @jayabarnela3189
    @jayabarnela3189 10 днів тому

    🤗 Hi !! I am 56 I hv been a climber for a very long time in my life … I want to start again … but maybe because I developed Vericose veins from a lot of standing through out my pregnancy.. my legs feel heavy and lifting up seems to be going down … suggestions too strengthen those muscles?!!!!

  • @periyanayaki8289
    @periyanayaki8289 24 дні тому

    My son age 26yrs having Loss of Lumbar Lordosis can u guide him by the exercise

  • @edrabogucki401
    @edrabogucki401 26 днів тому +1

    How do we know what strength we need in a power band?

    • @natashahangouts387
      @natashahangouts387 26 днів тому +1

      You will feel it! If you can do the movement many times without tiring, then it’s too light. If you really struggle or can’t do the same exercise more than 5 times it’s too heavy. Most bands come in kits with a range of tension so you can adjust. Try b4 u buy, or do an easy return. I think the range of motion and precision of the exercise (body weight/ technique) is more important though.

  • @nilimapatil9541
    @nilimapatil9541 18 днів тому

    Same exercises without equipment?

  • @dinapawlow1622
    @dinapawlow1622 19 днів тому

    ❤ for the algorithm

  • @vivienhodgson3299
    @vivienhodgson3299 24 дні тому

    I'm 72. My problem is that, although I can squat all right, I can't get back up again! My left knee has always leaned somewhat inward (i.e. I'm knock-kneed), and is now arthritic. I know I'm supposed to squat rather than bend my back to pick things up, etc, but it's just impossible. (I used to dread using French public toilets, which were nearly all 'squatters' at one time!). Please advise.

  • @jegsthewegs
    @jegsthewegs 25 днів тому

    I wish I could squat. Years of obesity has left me with bone on bone osteoarthritis, I was born with deviated knee caps (they are not central) so causing my hips to be affected. At 65 I've lost 12 stones in weight, but despite being able to place my hands flat on the floor, keeping my knees straight. I JUST CANNOT SQUAT. :(

  • @jessiericej
    @jessiericej 25 днів тому

    Is it bad you have bruise on your knees, why my knee pops when I turn around sometimes..I have stairs at home so ...I walk alot for work janitor

  • @jeanathey767
    @jeanathey767 26 днів тому

    I'm curious to know why you chose not to do the ankle exercise using your "bad" ankle? Wouldn't it benefit you, too?

    • @amandahayes4108
      @amandahayes4108 25 днів тому +1

      Suspect he did the demonstration with the ankle that we can see.

    • @sinkintostillness
      @sinkintostillness 20 днів тому

      Knowing your limitations. UA-cam is a side hustle, I imagine after a long day of work, perhaps he doesn't want to overwork that ankle.

  • @katesmiles4208
    @katesmiles4208 24 дні тому

    Uh oh. I always thought it was unsafe to have your knees go over your toes while squatting. I thought they had to be back a bit. How did i get this wrong 😞

    • @eme8237
      @eme8237 13 днів тому

      So did I - so confusing!

  • @Marcel_Audubon
    @Marcel_Audubon 26 днів тому +1

    9:11 I can't breath! It's an overwhelming vision!

  • @dinosemr8141
    @dinosemr8141 25 днів тому

    ❤️💖🙏💖❤️

  • @wendyprimhak5756
    @wendyprimhak5756 20 днів тому

    66 been squatting safely for years .

  • @AliTawil-tu1uc
    @AliTawil-tu1uc 25 днів тому

    Your gluttes 😗😗😗😙😙😙😚😚

  • @lugano1999
    @lugano1999 26 днів тому +8

    It's hard to see your ankles and how your bending/positioning your feet when you're wearing socks.

    • @joseenoel8093
      @joseenoel8093 26 днів тому

      Ya Will surely by now you know the crowd wants you naked 😊 !

    • @lindaannweist4895
      @lindaannweist4895 25 днів тому +8

      I am not sure what you mean. I am seeing his feet and ankles and techniques just fine. Have you thought about possibly increasing the size of the screen, upon which you are watching his program? Good luck!

  • @user-ov4wr5yu4r
    @user-ov4wr5yu4r 26 днів тому +4

    I don't think it's the socks. You need to have a chat with the cinematographer. The angles and the cutoff portions of the image in the dorsiflexion testing phase make this possibly your worst video. Sorry to be so harsh. The exercise portion is better. It's a bit cut off in the adductor exercise, too. The spine portion isn't great either.

    • @amyrudolph3932
      @amyrudolph3932 26 днів тому +11

      🙄 ALWAYS has to be that ONE person

    • @joseenoel8093
      @joseenoel8093 26 днів тому +2

      I'm pretty sure he's videoing himself with camera on tripod or such! True story, my husband did a vid, once he stopped recording (outside batching a bitter, he's even got a still) he realized his phone had been put in backwards! 😅

    • @JJBpilot
      @JJBpilot 26 днів тому +3

      Yeah for someone not telling people to not go knees over toes.
      If the ankle still doesn't cooperate, elevate the heels. Get down there!!!
      And partial range step downs. Yes to ATG!!!
      #Kneesovertoesguy

  • @jayabarnela3189
    @jayabarnela3189 10 днів тому

    🤗 Hi !! I am 56 I hv been a climber for a very long time in my life … I want to start again … but maybe because I developed Vericose veins from a lot of standing through out my pregnancy.. my legs feel heavy and lifting up seems to be going down … suggestions too strengthen those muscles?!!!!