How to fix butt wink in the bottom of the squat

lolzroflcopter asks for advice on fixing butt wink in the bottom of the squat. Matt and Josh provide an overview of two common issues underlying butt wink.

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[Inconsistentgamer]

Could you make two separate videos addressing how to fix posterior vs anterior pelvic tilt causing the butt wink?

[copernicus]

Particularly good video because it emphasizes that there is no 'one size fits all' solution to butt wink- it depends on where you are relative to neutral. I have learned that proper back squatting requires one to 'break at the hips' first to encourage the load to be placed on the posterior chain rather than on the quads. My problem is that when I try to do this I sometimes go into hyper-lordosis and end up with the first problem which you guys talked about. Any tips on how to counter this? Thanks!

[lolzroflcopterzzz]

Hahahaha genius! Thank you for bringing up the subject. One more question: What's your opinion on the the mobility exercise "Tactical Frog" being helpful when trying to minimize the butt wink? I saw some coach mention it in another video.

An interesting article for physiotherapists and anyone suffering from this issue is "Butt Wink Is Not About the Hamstrings" by Dean Somerset. Google it!

[crishencamel]

How do you lead with the hips in a squat, while avoiding anterior pelvic tilt?

[Theoriginalbubbafett]

Good video, just cut out the first 1 min 30 seconds of useless banter and jump right into what people clicked for. Both of your voices sound so unmotivated and bored in that section.

[Dtho]

Do you have a video on sway back? I've got my pelvis pushed forward with APT I'm not sure which muscles are involved.

[LoftyProduction]

will American deadlifts help to fix apt?

[promisesmithee]

if Matt did it the same way with his cheat and eyes up shoulder back would that not be a good squat. aren't u suppose to tuck ur pelvis in a squat?