Fitball Squat

[ragguoc]

I'm worried about my back and the squat - it seems that if you get it wrong (even if you are experienced) you can really hurt it.

The ALC guy at the mine-site gym told me to use a fitball against a wall & holding two dumbbells next to me to do the squat. This way I can do the full motion (he helped me get the stance etc correct), get low enough to be beneficial but have the added security of the fitball/dumbbell combination so if it goes bad, I can drop the dumbell/roll onto the ball and save my back.

The thing is I feel kinda stupid doing it (especially at the mine there are some really strong guys up here) and dont know if it gives a decent result or not.

What is anyones thoughts on this?

[DanOz]

Do you have an exisiting back injury? Why not just learn to squat properly?

[ragguoc]

I've had problems in the past with a pinched nerve in the back - I haven't had it for a while because I always watch out for my back as it isn't something I want to re-experience.

[DanOz]

If you have a medical clearance I cant see that as a reason not to squat. As long as your form is right there should not be a problem.

[benk]

yep same as danoz on this plus if you make sure you keep your form right ..youl know if you can take it or not:>

[DanOz]

Just start mega light and work up slowly. I would also recommend trap bar deadlifts. They have done wonders for my lower back.

[AussieNick]

u mentioned a mine site? fair chance some of them know how to squat. how about swallowing your pride, asking them for help, best thing i ever did for my squat form

And please for the love of god do not use a smith machine...

[Woodsy88]

Seriously the fit ball against the wall is about as useful as doing a hack squat to teach proper squat form!
Learn with no weight, then add something to mimic a bar such as a broom stick or pvc pipe. Then add a olympic bar (20kg) then slowly add weight. If your form starts to disintegrate then take a step back. Learning to squat properly is more important than adding weight now.

Proper form on air squats

[maradona]

good comment woodsy!!

also, stick your ego up you know where...who cares what other guys lift....it's about you!

[firefox]

Get yourself of to kieser and put yourself into this...


No other device isolates the erector spinae quit like this.
You will be stunned by the results after a few visits.
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[maradona]

i've seen this place from the outside in south melbourne.

the machine looks pretty high tech...although i wouldnt know where to start  ;D

[firefox]

Diego

My wife has tried many ways to exercise, she's always had issues with her back.

Many years of physio, I said enough is enough, she was so dejected, I felt for her, I found a kieser in camberwell in three weeks her mobility and spinal strength has improved 300%.

[maradona]

thats very interesting. my wife was in a car accident when she was 18. she had severe whiplash

she cant do anything with weights (even with extreme supervision) her neck goes out.

I'll see if i can get her to try this place...might be good!

BTW. Great to hear about your wife!

[firefox]

Please do!
You can claim it on health insurance.

I know you will be blown away with the results the equipment can achieve.

I'm very excited for Debbie.

[firefox]

These people are physios whom acknowledge the importance of resistance training.