10/17/2018
Really great and informative post from
QUAD DOMINANT VS. HIP DOMINANT SQUATS!
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What’s up Achievers?! here to tell you that there is a wide range of what’s considered appropriate squat form! So many people like to debate what a “perfect” squat looks like, and today we’re here to ease some of that pressure!
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Based on many factors such as limb and torso lengths, previous injury history, current mobility levels, etc. your squat may look either more quad dominant or more hip dominant. A quad dominant squat requires greater ankle mobility and is easier to attain for those with shorter femurs and longer torsos. A hip dominant squat is more likely to occur in folks with more limited ankle mobility and/or longer femurs and shorter torsos.
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Mobility is certainly something we can all work on, but factors like limb and torso length we only have our parents to thank (or blame) for! There’s nothing we can do to change it, and instead of trying to fit a square peg in a round hole, we can just modify our squat style to more naturally fit our body type.
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When it’s time to add weight to your squats, there are different things you can do to ensure that the bar remains over your base of support (mid-foot) such as move where the bar sits on your back, so that you’re still performing a safe and effective squat whether you’re more quad or hip dominant!
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We hope this helps you out! Share with a friend who would appreciate it! And until next time, peace, love, and muscles! ✌️💙💪