![]() When the arch flattens and there is no space between the foot and the floor, there is no shock absorber. The arch acts as a ‘shock’, just like a shock absorber on your bicycle or car. When you maintain the arch while squatting, it allows you to keep your ankle, knee, and hip in straight alignment. You can do this more easily by adjusting the angle of your foot, which I cover in my article on should your toes be pointing in or out. But at the same time, maintain the arched position of the inside of the foot. So the optimal position to be in while squatting is to have your heel, big toe, and outside of the foot make contact with the floor. ![]() ![]() If you’re squatting, the load from your own bodyweight and the barbell will be partially absorbed through the arch of the foot. The purpose of having an arch in your foot is to help absorb some of the loading demands of whatever task you’re doing. If you don’t know what flat feet are it refers to the inside part of your foot being flat on the ground.Įveryone is supposed to have a natural space between the inside of the foot and the floor. If you want to read my full review, check out my article on the Best Squat Shoes For Flat Feet. I recommend the Nike Romaleos 3 XD (click for today’s price on Rogue Fitness). One of the most important elements in squatting with flat feet is ensuring you have the proper shoes. Let’s cover each of these elements in more detail so you can fix your flat feet and continue developing strong squatting technique. Last, you need to ensure you understand how to distribute your weight on the feet properly during the squat Second, you need to implement specific feet and calf exercises that contribute to a strong arch. First, you need to stretch and loosen tight muscles in the feet and ankles. How do you fix flat feet while squatting? It’s a combination of three things. So, it’s important to address flat feet if it presents itself when squatting. ![]() Flat feet can also lead to ankle, knee and hip pain if not corrected. When the arch of the foot flattens, it can negatively impact the rest of your squat. Proper squat mechanics start with the feet. ![]()
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