Can't Do a Resting Squat? Ankle Mobility Might Not Be Your Problem

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[happiness]

It's my ankles. Couldn't do that wall test. 😢

[IceX]

Me as Asian: "Why you're so weak? WHY SO WEAK?"

[oldvlognewtricks]

“It’s probably not because of ankle mobility…”

*Demonstrates the most hip/upper-back dominant squat possible*

[xda]

Thank you so much! I was lamenting this problem with a friend last week. I completely thought it was my ankles but couldn’t figure out why other ankle stretches seemed fine.

[ulcojel]

That's ME!!! It's my HIPS!!! I ALWAYS fall back and my hips pinch! Thank you for this test....How can I reduce pinching? I will start doing the child's pose and those deep squats with a counter weight. THANK

[himanshusaini]

Forgot to give the hip opening queue. Depending on you individual anatomy (lengths of leg bones) you will need different amount of hip opening

[spadesth]

Wow, that was actually so helpful. I’ve been stretching my ankels constantly for a while to get more rom. I know it’s a year late but thank you so much

[Shayla_MOON]

Doing the wall test….it is indeed my ankles and hips 😂

[BodaciousBanana]

Flexibility is a big part of being able to squat deep without rounding your lower back or falling backward, but the larger contributing factor to deep squats is how you're built. Long torso, short femurs and long shins are the most optimal and the easiest build to do deep squats. BUT, if you have relatively short torso and shins, and really long femurs it is basically impossible to get to a deep squat without pushing your knees almost to your sides.

[Loyannelima]

So, turns out ankle mobility IS my problem 😢

[gdgd]

Even gopniks have "high quality" educational videos these days!

[duseylicious]

So helpful! I pass the ankle test with flying colors, I wasn’t ever sure why I still felt that backwards pressure. Thanks!

[newworld]

It's my ankles limitating me 🤷‍♂️

[BrandyWiseNL]

Able to do the squat now 😊 with feet together even. Too happy.

[leoingson]

Wow, was on the wrong path for .. so long. Thx!

[LittleWeekendWarriors]

This might be true for some but not all.
10cm in the knee to wall test or greater is considered good ROM for ankle mobility. My knee to wall is like 0-1cm. My ankles definitely limit my squat. I squat with heels elevated on some plates to work around this.

[elliet]

My hips have been getting better after starting to do a deep seat squat. Just in a week, I noticed a major difference!

[Donny]

I am truly loving these shorts, so much good info.

[discovermovement_]

Very Informative it is. Thanks for Sharing Valuable Content 🙏❤✨

[srpilpq]

Thanks for tutorial. I don't feel myself as real slav when I can't squat.