S7 EP6: How Deep Should I Squat?
The Thick Thighs Save Lives Podcast
Constantly Varied Gear
4.9 • 716 Ratings
🗓️ 12 July 2022
⏱️ 50 minutes
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Summary
Are you getting the squat depth that you want? If not, do you know how you can? It might be different for you than for somebody else. In today’s episode, Rachael and Kelsea discuss squat mechanics. They talk about protecting your spine, squatting below parallel, and committing to proper squat mechanics. Listen in to learn more about what you’ve been wanting to know about squat depth.
Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode:
- CVG’s birthday
- Getting the squat depth that you need
- Hip crease crossing below the plane of your knee
- Protecting your spine
- Squatting below parallel and glute engagement
- Why flexibility is underrated
- Conditioning or mobility
- Checking your ego
- Committing to proper squat mechanics
- Why your squat positioning might look different
- Limitations on range of motion
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Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | And then last one, flexibility is underrated. |
| 0:03.1 | I think this is one of the most important points because we, especially for us to talk about, |
| 0:08.6 | we talk about strength training quite a bit. |
| 0:10.7 | So if you've listened to this podcast before, you know how much we value strength training |
| 0:15.4 | and how important it is to have strong muscles that support your bones and that support your daily life. |
| 0:22.9 | That is just a simple fact. |
| 0:24.5 | But what's really underrated is flexibility. |
| 0:33.0 | The big question is this. |
| 0:37.1 | In a world of fake Instagram models and bad diets, |
| 0:41.3 | how do real people achieve their fitness goals? |
| 0:45.3 | We are an army of hardworking women, |
| 0:49.3 | changing their lives through fitness and health. |
| 0:52.3 | Wherever you are at on your journey, we have the answers to how to make working out and eating |
| 0:59.3 | well a part of your life. |
| 1:02.1 | Join us in changing the dialogue for women everywhere. |
| 1:06.3 | Welcome to the Thigh Thighs Save Lives podcast. |
| 1:11.2 | Hi guys and welcome back to the thick thighs save lives podcast. |
| 1:14.4 | I'm Kelsey and I'm Rachel. |
| 1:16.1 | And I'm doing this for the first time in a long time without an echo |
| 1:19.8 | and I'm feeling really good about it. |
| 1:21.2 | I'm just going to talk the whole time. |
| 1:23.2 | Okay, sounds good. |
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