squat Archives - Muscle & Motion | Visual Anatomy & Biomechanics https://www.muscleandmotion.com/blog/tag/squat/ High-resolution 3D anatomy and biomechanics for fitness professionals. Sun, 14 Apr 2019 06:50:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 https://www.muscleandmotion.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/favicon-updated.svg squat Archives - Muscle & Motion | Visual Anatomy & Biomechanics https://www.muscleandmotion.com/blog/tag/squat/ 32 32 Kneeling Squat, Hip Hinge and More https://www.muscleandmotion.com/blog/kneeling-squat-hip-hinge-videos/ https://www.muscleandmotion.com/blog/kneeling-squat-hip-hinge-videos/#respond Thu, 21 Jan 2016 11:36:48 +0000 https://www.muscleandmotion.com/?p=482 Preview new videos from Muscle&Motion: – Abdominal bracing – Kneeling squat – Hip hinge – Burpee – Tight hip flexors and lordosis. With the help of this video, you will learn about proper hip hinge technique and which target muscles are used in the process. You will also learn why a trainee often experiences difficulty […]

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Preview new videos from Muscle&Motion:
– Abdominal bracing
– Kneeling squat
– Hip hinge
– Burpee
– Tight hip flexors and lordosis.

With the help of this video, you will learn about proper hip hinge technique and which target muscles are used in the process. You will also learn why a trainee often experiences difficulty executing the lordotic position.

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Happy learning, teaching, presenting and visualizing!

Amit G. Alon.

 

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Over-Head Squat and More Exercises – Anatomical and Kinesiological Analysis https://www.muscleandmotion.com/blog/over-head-squat-video/ https://www.muscleandmotion.com/blog/over-head-squat-video/#respond Thu, 15 Oct 2015 12:00:42 +0000 https://www.muscleandmotion.com/?p=460 How to do an over head squat: Wide grip on the bar. Bar moves over the middle of the foot. Keep core engaged to maintain lumbar curve. Common problem: Restricted ankle dorsiflexion. Shoulder pain during pull-ups: Do you have shoulder or elbow pain during pull ups or lat pull down? The Kettlebell Swing Set up […]

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How to do an over head squat:
Wide grip on the bar.
Bar moves over the middle of the foot.
Keep core engaged to maintain lumbar curve.

Common problem:
Restricted ankle dorsiflexion.

Shoulder pain during pull-ups:
Do you have shoulder or elbow pain during pull ups or lat pull down?

The Kettlebell Swing
Set up like for the deadlift.
Squeeze your glutes to extend your hips and swing the weight up.
Improving power and explosiveness.

Toes to Bar
Variation: Straight legs with slight extension in the shoulder joint.

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What Happens to a Knee Valgus Collapse During a Squat? https://www.muscleandmotion.com/blog/happens-knee-valgus-collapse-squat/ https://www.muscleandmotion.com/blog/happens-knee-valgus-collapse-squat/#respond Tue, 09 Sep 2014 17:52:22 +0000 https://www.muscleandmotion.com/?p=400 A slow motion view on what happens to a knee valgus collapse whilst squatting. A very interesting view into exactly what happens to the knee in this situation. Learning about how your muscles are working in an exercise really helps you to focus on what muscles to squeeze and contract during a specific exercises. A […]

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A slow motion view on what happens to a knee valgus collapse whilst squatting. A very interesting view into exactly what happens to the knee in this situation.

Learning about how your muscles are working in an exercise really helps you to focus on what muscles to squeeze and contract during a specific exercises. A mind-muscle connection is one of the most vital keys to building muscle and without it, you are sacrificing a lot of muscular gains that could be otherwise made.

Additionally, learning the correct form of commonly practiced exercises can considerably help you target the muscles that you are trying to focus on as well as prevent injury.

 

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How to Keep a Flat Back During Exercise https://www.muscleandmotion.com/blog/keep-flat-back-exercise/ https://www.muscleandmotion.com/blog/keep-flat-back-exercise/#respond Thu, 21 Aug 2014 17:57:11 +0000 https://www.muscleandmotion.com/?p=396 The anatomy of how to keep a flat back during exercise. This can be extremely helpful for big exercises like the squat and deadlift. Keeping a flat, neutral back can help you prevent injury during exercise. Learning the correct form of commonly practiced exercises can considerably help you target the muscles that you are trying […]

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The anatomy of how to keep a flat back during exercise. This can be extremely helpful for big exercises like the squat and deadlift. Keeping a flat, neutral back can help you prevent injury during exercise.

Learning the correct form of commonly practiced exercises can considerably help you target the muscles that you are trying to focus on as well as prevent injury.

 

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Squat exercise – anatomy analysis https://www.muscleandmotion.com/blog/squat-exercise-anatomy-analysis/ https://www.muscleandmotion.com/blog/squat-exercise-anatomy-analysis/#respond Thu, 01 Mar 2012 12:38:17 +0000 https://www.muscleandmotion.com/?p=309 Squat exercise, anatomy analysis  

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Squat exercise, anatomy analysis

 

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