Comments on: Squatting with Lumbar Flexion http://markyoungtrainingsystems.com/2009/02/squatting-with-lumbar-flexion/ Intelligent Exercise Programming for Serious Results Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:45:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: max http://markyoungtrainingsystems.com/2009/02/squatting-with-lumbar-flexion/comment-page-1/#comment-2690 max Thu, 30 Jun 2011 19:06:14 +0000 http://markyoungtrainingsystems.com/?p=42#comment-2690 I think rounding of the area of the thoracolumbar facia is more of a result of tight hamstring muscles which in effect pulls the bottom of the pelvis and you get that little "tuck." Thats why olympic weightlifting shoes have elevated heels. With proper hamstring, ankle, and achilles flexibility, it is possible to perform "ass to the grass" squats without rounding the lower back. Furthermore, I believe the NSCA did a study that showed less shearing force on the patellar region when performing full squats as compared to parallel squats. Not only that, but hamstring, quadriceps muscle imbalance is enhanced when only doing parallel squats. The hip extensors have to do the majority of the work to get up and through parallel which promotes proper muscle balance. I think rounding of the area of the thoracolumbar facia is more of a result of tight hamstring muscles which in effect pulls the bottom of the pelvis and you get that little “tuck.” Thats why olympic weightlifting shoes have elevated heels. With proper hamstring, ankle, and achilles flexibility, it is possible to perform “ass to the grass” squats without rounding the lower back. Furthermore, I believe the NSCA did a study that showed less shearing force on the patellar region when performing full squats as compared to parallel squats. Not only that, but hamstring, quadriceps muscle imbalance is enhanced when only doing parallel squats. The hip extensors have to do the majority of the work to get up and through parallel which promotes proper muscle balance.

]]> By: Dale Dykes http://markyoungtrainingsystems.com/2009/02/squatting-with-lumbar-flexion/comment-page-1/#comment-2178 Dale Dykes Fri, 04 Feb 2011 05:37:21 +0000 http://markyoungtrainingsystems.com/?p=42#comment-2178 Mark, this guy would certainly agree with the study you reference: http://siliconvalleyfit.com/category/training-tips/page/2/ Mark, this guy would certainly agree with the study you reference:

http://siliconvalleyfit.com/category/training-tips/page/2/

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