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This is amazing! I’m older and trying to get back to “sit to stand” without pushing off chair arms. My ability to squat is horrible. I think I’ll try my “mini-squats” with the yoga block and balance pad! Thanks.
Thanks Matt! You have no idea how much your videos have helped me. Been to many doctors & physiotherapists in the past year to treat a bad fall I had last year...none helped. Your videos saved me! Really! Plus, your sense of humour is a riot! A million thanks from a committed viewer
ALL of your videos are very useful, practical and correct in application. I love them all and your hints of humor also help keep things interesting! LOL :)
I agree 100%, I’ve had groin hip pain for two years and a powerlifter who was told knees out and coming out of the hole more knees out, which then just happened to give me groin strain, fast forward and I’ve started squatting again and like the Chinese team out of the hole up I bring my knees in a little and pop straight up, adductor Mag is a massive muscle when going from flexed to extended hips.... and nobody trains them!!! Great tip thanks for a prehab and rehab exercise.
Thanks. I've had very tight adductors on my right side for four years. I really hope that this will help. I'm one of those who has probably also seen too many of those "knees out" videos.
knees over toes helps if you're doing a million squats in a specific workout routine and also if you're lifting something extremely heavy, but your hips should be able to turn in or out while squatting down, there's less stability when the knees are turned in, so you wouldn't necessarily do that with both knees in your day-to-day life, but getting in and out of positions at times, may require you to do that motion, that's why it's a good idea to practice these motions so that are your anatomy and brain are familiar with it in order to prevent injury (muscle spasms, etc.). When you're doing several reps of squats in a workout routine, personally I do keep everything pretty lined up, but I also add in some squats that are like the ones Matt shows here, at a much slower pace so that I'm training the correct muscles effectively without excess wear and tear. The body is very dynamic, I'm not a huge believer of "hard fast" rules when it comes to the movements of the body, because there are many nuances, you have to work with what you've got going on in your body at the moment and keep doing things to challenge your body within reason and safety. I do keep myself from doing too many repetitions of anything and keep changing things up so I body doesn't get stuck doing the same thing over and over in the same exact way.
Thanks for the tips! I'm able to squat this way quite easily, however I feel a lot of tension and then quickly aching in my shins/the front of my lower legs. Raising my heels does help somewhat. I guess I'll need to keep practicing!
I have a video idea for you. A stretching routine to help gamers. Like a full routine to reverse forward shoulders, forward neck and lumbar lordosis. Tight hamstrings, glutes, tight hips. I have issues with all these and a put together guide that is not that long and a pdf with all exercises would be amazing.
lifting weights and squatting for almost 15 years now, never like the kees out cue, always felt wrong, but everyone said it's the right way, developed knee pain, hip pain(functional impingement) and other problems from it, it's so hard to unlearn that stuff, my hip internal rotation is pretty much non existant but the daily pain is getting better since i've startet to implement your hip internal rotation exercises in my warmup
At 65 I've found a lengthy warm-up before squats is essential. I use a couple captain chairs and lower myself repeatedly with arms and legs. After some hiking my it bands were super tight and they got stressed when squatting so I had to cease doing it for a while. Also quad stretches.
Hey Matt, adduction strength, some good contractions but not extreme, has been massively beneficial over the years. I've always been excessively knees out which lead to what you went over in the video. Much appreciated for the validation, so to speak.
My both hibs are fused from last 10 years. I can't able to sleep in a straight position 45 degree I am folding my knee then I am feeling comfortable. Dr suggest me surgery is compulsory. I am 37 yrs old. Plz suggest me.
i appreciate your commitment to hip health. i've watched your videos going back to 2014. i've recently been trying to address anterior hip rotation (not anterior tilt). it seems this would be relevant to helping that imbalance? (i understand this is not meant to be a means of obtaining formal medical advice)
What happened to never letting your knees go past your toes? Is that out the window now too? I live in Thailand now. It amazes me to see Thais flop down in a deep squat so easily and often stay there for quite a while.
I have exactly the opposite issue as my knees tend to curve inwards when squatting. Any suggestions? I believe it has to do with hamstrings and adductors influencing knee pressure, but can’t work out a way to sort this...
My hips are weak and I'm noticing that if I just squat my hips hurt. Gotta add stiff legged deadlifts and then it's all smooth sailing.. I'm 45 and my family all has hip replacements. I also add certain hips flexor exercises so far so good. Smashwerx has a video called stop stretching your hips.
Hi will fai fix help much with OA and pinching from labrum damage at 12 o'clock as it seems there will always be pressure there when compressed?Tyring to avoid resurface op. Thanks
When I was working at the airport we had some old Chinese passengers waiting for boarding siting in deep squat position chatting and laughing for more then half an hour I shocked and jalouse lol
How should I address a pinch in the front of my hip during this? I tried posteriorly tilting my pelvis and it helped a little, but any advice? (My hips are stuck in external rotation btw)
@@CRISTIANLAI-pz5iq look into FRC training. Work on Pails/Rails everyday and build room for your capsule to rotate in. I’m still working on it as well. Consistency is the best too
I really want to do this asian squat. i live in cambodia. i am Jehovah's Witness. We go to the people's homes. They squat. But, my left leg below my knee and right above has pain when I try. maybe my hamstrings? Or weak knee? What to do. Try to strengthen those?
There is nothing that is FAI unfriendly. The only thing that is "bad" for FAI is continuing the same mindless movement habits that get you in pain in the first place. Everything else comes down to identifying your specific muscular weaknesses and areas needing improvement. Always Think Muscles. 👍
With kness-in my knees are making some scary crack/grind sounds. It doesn't hurt, however, if I have my heels elevated slightly as you show. Is this something to work through? Thanks for your videos.
Told you have FAI? To free yourself from hip pain, check out the FAI Fix at www.thefaifix.com
➡ No FAI but still want to make your hips pain-free, strong, and mobile? 🙂 Check out Healthy Hips! www.uprighthealth.com/healthy-hips
This is amazing! I’m older and trying to get back to “sit to stand” without pushing off chair arms. My ability to squat is horrible. I think I’ll try my “mini-squats” with the yoga block and balance pad! Thanks.
Thank you! You are perfect explaining!,
Thank you! I follow many folks about this and you are the BEST! Thank you sooooo much!
Thank you for the video! Sending you love and appreciation for continuing the videos. You are helping so many people.
Thank you so much!
Thanks Matt! You have no idea how much your videos have helped me. Been to many doctors & physiotherapists in the past year to treat a bad fall I had last year...none helped. Your videos saved me! Really! Plus, your sense of humour is a riot! A million thanks from a committed viewer
Thank you! I'll try it this way
Thanks from France Sir !
ALL of your videos are very useful, practical and correct in application. I love them all and your hints of humor also help keep things interesting! LOL :)
Thanks!
Thanks for this.
Good point, varying knee in and out to build ALL the working parts.
Fabulous exercise! Thank you very much!
Thank you for the reminder to fix the muscles and not be afraid of your bones!
Its like these vids are made for me lol thank you. I have issues with my knee an hips popping
Love your videos, always so helpful, thank you!!
You are so welcome!
Thanks for sharing!
Love this!
Cool! Interesting to hear the other side of the collapsed knee story. As someone who used to chronically collapse, this definitely has me thinking.
I agree 100%, I’ve had groin hip pain for two years and a powerlifter who was told knees out and coming out of the hole more knees out, which then just happened to give me groin strain, fast forward and I’ve started squatting again and like the Chinese team out of the hole up I bring my knees in a little and pop straight up, adductor Mag is a massive muscle when going from flexed to extended hips.... and nobody trains them!!! Great tip thanks for a prehab and rehab exercise.
Thank you. I love your hip and glute videos
Thank you so much for this. Please more adductor exercises mine are so weak.
Thanks. I've had very tight adductors on my right side for four years. I really hope that this will help. I'm one of those who has probably also seen too many of those "knees out" videos.
should knees track over toes in this drill? is knees over toes a universal squatting rule?
knees over toes helps if you're doing a million squats in a specific workout routine and also if you're lifting something extremely heavy, but your hips should be able to turn in or out while squatting down, there's less stability when the knees are turned in, so you wouldn't necessarily do that with both knees in your day-to-day life, but getting in and out of positions at times, may require you to do that motion, that's why it's a good idea to practice these motions so that are your anatomy and brain are familiar with it in order to prevent injury (muscle spasms, etc.). When you're doing several reps of squats in a workout routine, personally I do keep everything pretty lined up, but I also add in some squats that are like the ones Matt shows here, at a much slower pace so that I'm training the correct muscles effectively without excess wear and tear. The body is very dynamic, I'm not a huge believer of "hard fast" rules when it comes to the movements of the body, because there are many nuances, you have to work with what you've got going on in your body at the moment and keep doing things to challenge your body within reason and safety. I do keep myself from doing too many repetitions of anything and keep changing things up so I body doesn't get stuck doing the same thing over and over in the same exact way.
Thanks for the tips! I'm able to squat this way quite easily, however I feel a lot of tension and then quickly aching in my shins/the front of my lower legs. Raising my heels does help somewhat. I guess I'll need to keep practicing!
Holy cow!! This just made me realize how tight my calves & shins are!!
I have a video idea for you. A stretching routine to help gamers. Like a full routine to reverse forward shoulders, forward neck and lumbar lordosis. Tight hamstrings, glutes, tight hips. I have issues with all these and a put together guide that is not that long and a pdf with all exercises would be amazing.
Magnificent! I'll try it tomorrow and give you my results.
lifting weights and squatting for almost 15 years now, never like the kees out cue, always felt wrong, but everyone said it's the right way, developed knee pain, hip pain(functional impingement) and other problems from it, it's so hard to unlearn that stuff, my hip internal rotation is pretty much non existant but the daily pain is getting better since i've startet to implement your hip internal rotation exercises in my warmup
Thanks my friend u r the Best ! I feel great no medication just exercise & rest , diet ! Thanks
Wonderful!
Mark Wong from Posture Direct here in Australia does a crazy stand to deep squat in like 3 seconds.
At 65 I've found a lengthy warm-up before squats is essential. I use a couple captain chairs and lower myself repeatedly with arms and legs. After some hiking my it bands were super tight and they got stressed when squatting so I had to cease doing it for a while. Also quad stretches.
Please can someone explain the whole knees behind toes thing
Hey Matt, adduction strength, some good contractions but not extreme, has been massively beneficial over the years. I've always been excessively knees out which lead to what you went over in the video. Much appreciated for the validation, so to speak.
Thanks for sharing!
My both hibs are fused from last 10 years. I can't able to sleep in a straight position 45 degree I am folding my knee then I am feeling comfortable. Dr suggest me surgery is compulsory. I am 37 yrs old. Plz suggest me.
i appreciate your commitment to hip health. i've watched your videos going back to 2014.
i've recently been trying to address anterior hip rotation (not anterior tilt). it seems this would be relevant to helping that imbalance? (i understand this is not meant to be a means of obtaining formal medical advice)
Are you still keeping the knees over the feet?
I have knee problems, I'm confused
My knees are going in front of my toes.
What happened to never letting your knees go past your toes? Is that out the window now too? I live in Thailand now. It amazes me to see Thais flop down in a deep squat so easily and often stay there for quite a while.
Can you recommend where I can find the foam pad you’re using to elevate your heels?
2:16 Squat while squeezing yoga block to activate adductors.
Getting confused now...was banded squats to go deeper,for gluts...now adductors to go deeper?
I have exactly the opposite issue as my knees tend to curve inwards when squatting. Any suggestions? I believe it has to do with hamstrings and adductors influencing knee pressure, but can’t work out a way to sort this...
My hips are weak and I'm noticing that if I just squat my hips hurt. Gotta add stiff legged deadlifts and then it's all smooth sailing.. I'm 45 and my family all has hip replacements. I also add certain hips flexor exercises so far so good. Smashwerx has a video called stop stretching your hips.
I found out i can squat super comfortabely by putting my torso between my legs where my knees are higher than my back😅 is this healty?
can you do this laying down , like a squat stretch on ground and mimic the squeeze
Yup!
i feel like i have the opposite problem where i cant squat deep with my feet or knees far apart
Is there a way to strengthen the knee to do squats better?
The knee is a joint. You don’t “strengthen” the knee. You strengthen the muscles around it. Calves, quads, hams, glutes.
@@inspirationaltrap Thank you! Your videos are really great. Do you mind if I reference them to my clients in person or online?
Hi will fai fix help much with OA and pinching from labrum damage at 12 o'clock as it seems there will always be pressure there when compressed?Tyring to avoid resurface op.
Thanks
When I was working at the airport we had some old Chinese passengers waiting for boarding siting in deep squat position chatting and laughing for more then half an hour I shocked and jalouse lol
I'm doing the FAI fix. I have limited internal rotation but my adduction is okay. Should I add this to my routine?
Do what's in the FAI Fix for your limited internal rotation. That said, it's rare to see someone bad at internal rotation being good at adduction.
How should I address a pinch in the front of my hip during this? I tried posteriorly tilting my pelvis and it helped a little, but any advice? (My hips are stuck in external rotation btw)
@@gregllo424 did you resolve it? i have the same problem
@@CRISTIANLAI-pz5iq look into FRC training. Work on Pails/Rails everyday and build room for your capsule to rotate in. I’m still working on it as well. Consistency is the best too
I'm watching this so I can skateboard better!
Ancestors approve. ✔️
I really want to do this asian squat. i live in cambodia. i am Jehovah's Witness. We go to the people's homes. They squat. But, my left leg below my knee and right above has pain when I try. maybe my hamstrings? Or weak knee? What to do. Try to strengthen those?
I do adductor and abductor machine like crazy
I don't think I would be able to do this my hip any knee impossible 🙄🙄
Munchkin is huge now! 😘
Fai friendly?
There is nothing that is FAI unfriendly. The only thing that is "bad" for FAI is continuing the same mindless movement habits that get you in pain in the first place. Everything else comes down to identifying your specific muscular weaknesses and areas needing improvement.
Always Think Muscles. 👍
I can see how this can help my twerking! Thanks!
Hmmmm🤔
Check email plz
Who squats better? The Asians or the Slavs?
Need a squat off 😆
With kness-in my knees are making some scary crack/grind sounds. It doesn't hurt, however, if I have my heels elevated slightly as you show. Is this something to work through? Thanks for your videos.