How to Keep or Rebuild SQUAT MOBILITY! 3 Solutions (Short), by The Kneesovertoesguy on YouTube. 1 min.
- Video length
- 1 min
- Time to do it
- 10 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 7
What you need
Steps
Warm up for two or three minutes with easy bodyweight squats and gentle leg swings so you are not pushing cold joints into a deep range.
Test your squat first. Stand with feet about shoulder width apart, toes slightly out, and lower as far as you can while your heels stay flat. Note where you stop.
Loosen your ankles. Face a wall, put your toes about 12 cm from it, and drive your knee forward over your second toe 10 slow times on each side.
Open your hips. Sit in the deepest squat you can with heels down, hold a doorframe or chair for balance, and stay there for 20 to 30 seconds. Do 3 rounds.
Stretch the front of your hips. Kneel on one knee, tuck your pelvis under and squeeze that glute, then hold for 30 seconds per side.
Rebuild strength in the new range. Do 3 sets of 5 slow goblet squats with a light weight, pausing for 2 seconds at the bottom of each rep.
Repeat the full routine 3 or 4 times a week, and re-test your squat depth once a month so you can see the change.
Tips and common mistakes
If your heels lift off the floor, work on ankle range first and use a small wedge or thin book under each heel as a temporary fix.
Never bounce at the bottom of a stretch. Sink slowly, breathe, and back off when you feel a sharp pinch.
Stop if you feel pain in the knee, groin or lower back rather than a stretch, and get it checked before continuing.
Consistency beats long sessions. Five minutes most days does more for squat depth than one long weekly stretch.
Questions
How long does it take to improve squat mobility?
Most people notice easier depth within two to four weeks of doing the drills most days. Bigger changes usually take a couple of months of steady practice.
Can I do these drills every day?
Yes, the ankle and hip drills are gentle enough for daily use. Keep the weighted squats to three or four sessions a week so your legs can recover.
Why do my heels lift when I squat?
Stiff ankles and calves are the usual cause, sometimes with tight hips. The knee-to-wall drill targets that first, and a heel wedge helps while you improve.
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