Squat – Performed Incorrectly
- Wrong: Rounding the back, Heels lifting off the ground, knees knocking, chin poking,
excessive forward lean and keeping bar on the neck. - Things to watch: squats are a demanding exercise and should be worked up to.
Keeping form is crucial. If the person has shoulder or neck issues it may be best to do
dumbbell squats and hold them at your sides. Remember you are loading the spine
not just the legs so people with back injuries sometimes shouldn’t squat. Core strength
is very important and should be noted. It would be a good idea to get every client to be
able to do some form of squat. Clients with knee injuries may need to modify the range
or use a ball or roller on a wall to decrease knee torque. There is no conclusive evidence
that states the knee passing the toe is bad. In fact there are times when it is necessary.
A good rule is if there is no pain then the knee may pass the toe.