I perform cyclist squats with the heels unsupported (no wedge). I currently do them with about 100 lbs in front squat position. Done this way becomes a great exercise not only for quad strength but also for ankle stability, esp. anti-supination, as your weight is entirely on the balls of your feet. I've noticed really good transfer to my running, as I've been transitioning over the last year to a forefoot strike and have had issues with over supination. If ankle stability is too limiting a good accessory exercise that lets you build up to unsupported cyclist squat is bent knee calf raises. Get into deep squat position with your heels off the ground and do calf raises. Make sure to keep foot from supinating. Start with support and progress to unsupported then add weight.
right that sort of answers what I was thinking. would it work that way? would put more stress on your foot but strengthen it at the same time, perhaps it would limit the weight you can otherwise do the exercise with but I dont see any other disadvantages.
Thanks for following! When it comes to a bulging disc, always consult your doctor first. We have found that many people who experience back pain actually do better with a cyclist squat variation. Just keep it light to start!
going deep isnt what makes it a knee biased squat. elevating the heel pushes it forward creating a bigger moment arm to the knee..... if you dont understand biomechanics and anatomy just dont make stuff up to sound smart
I think all he meant is to make sure you do the full motion so get the most benefit, and that it’s not all about starting with too heavy of a weight. Let’s help each other instead of criticizing each other. We are all here to get a little bit knowledge from lots of people doing these videos. Personally, I think he did a great job and constructive criticism is the best way to help. Happy training everyone.
@@user-xp7me9zw6o I agree. However, people like him spread misinformation constantly and do nothing to better themselves to stop spreading misinformation. Remember, he has a product to sell. He doesn’t care about helping others, he cares about growing his business. And when you make stuff up like this it sounds good to people who don’t know any better and allows for people like him to continue to sell their product.
There isn’t another source in the fitness world that I’ve gotten more value from than Marcus. Thank you bro, keep up the amazing work.
I concur!!!
look into Ben Patrick (knees over toes) and Charles Polloquin
Thank you coach 💪🏽
Hello from Paris (french army) ! And thank you 🙂
Great jod Marcus, saludos desde México .
I perform cyclist squats with the heels unsupported (no wedge). I currently do them with about 100 lbs in front squat position. Done this way becomes a great exercise not only for quad strength but also for ankle stability, esp. anti-supination, as your weight is entirely on the balls of your feet. I've noticed really good transfer to my running, as I've been transitioning over the last year to a forefoot strike and have had issues with over supination.
If ankle stability is too limiting a good accessory exercise that lets you build up to unsupported cyclist squat is bent knee calf raises. Get into deep squat position with your heels off the ground and do calf raises. Make sure to keep foot from supinating. Start with support and progress to unsupported then add weight.
right that sort of answers what I was thinking. would it work that way? would put more stress on your foot but strengthen it at the same time, perhaps it would limit the weight you can otherwise do the exercise with but I dont see any other disadvantages.
Hey Marcus, looking for the link for persist slant board guy, can you drop it please?
Top content. Thx.
Merci !
Stand one of those dumbbells up. Place your heels on the block of the dumbbell and squat till your glutes touch the top of the dumbbell
Thanks for the video, do you think these squats would aggravate a disc bulge?
Thanks for following! When it comes to a bulging disc, always consult your doctor first. We have found that many people who experience back pain actually do better with a cyclist squat variation. Just keep it light to start!
@@FunctionalBodybuilding cheers mate!
How heavy do you recommend loading this ? Is there a certain percentage of body weight to use or maximum to work up to
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what is the name of the slant board company
I found it but they are kind of pricey.
Slantboardguy
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going deep isnt what makes it a knee biased squat. elevating the heel pushes it forward creating a bigger moment arm to the knee..... if you dont understand biomechanics and anatomy just dont make stuff up to sound smart
I think all he meant is to make sure you do the full motion so get the most benefit, and that it’s not all about starting with too heavy of a weight. Let’s help each other instead of criticizing each other. We are all here to get a little bit knowledge from lots of people doing these videos. Personally, I think he did a great job and constructive criticism is the best way to help. Happy training everyone.
@@user-xp7me9zw6o I agree. However, people like him spread misinformation constantly and do nothing to better themselves to stop spreading misinformation. Remember, he has a product to sell. He doesn’t care about helping others, he cares about growing his business. And when you make stuff up like this it sounds good to people who don’t know any better and allows for people like him to continue to sell their product.