By simply working on your deep
bodyweight squat form, going as deep as you can with control and holding as long as you feel reasonably comfortable, you'll help address and improve those issues.
Not exact matches
If you experienced knee pain because of bad
form during
bodyweight squats, just imagine what would happen when you place additional weight on your shoulders.
Here are the key points of good
form to keep in mind when performing a
bodyweight squat:
Bad
squatting form is not optimal with just your
bodyweight, but it's very dangerous with additional weight.
If you can't
squat with your
bodyweight, you should not
squat with any
form of load.
Does your
form break down in your
bodyweight squat when done slowly?
If you don't mind me asking, would resistance training of other
forms (i.e.
bodyweight,
squatting with sandbag, pull ups with added weights) be able to substitute usages of weights and equipment from a gym?
Have focused
form — if you're doing a
bodyweight squat incorrectly, you might develop bad habits.
Basic
squats also referred to as air
squats or
bodyweight squats is a
form of
squats that solely uses one's
bodyweight without any additional resistance or fitness equipment.
If you are new to
squats then start of using just your
bodyweight until you are able to perform the move with perfect
form.
Here is a video from us nerd at Team Nerd Fitness (with Staci and Jim, our two head trainers at our 1 - on - 1 Online Coaching Program) that will teach you good
form on a
bodyweight squat:
There's a great way to help you get your first
bodyweight squat with proper
form — and that's by sitting back on to a box first (pictured above!).