1. LIMITED MOBILITY
Generally speaking, the\xa0deeper your squat\xa0(with good form), the better. To get into a deep squat, you need solid hip and ankle mobility.
ANKLE MOBILITY
To determine if you have limited ankle mobility, take a kneeling/lunge position on the floor with one hand width between your toes and the wall in front of you.\xa0
Keeping your heel\xa0firmly on the floor\xa0and your hips squared to the wall, shift your weight forward so your knee moves toward the wall. Can you get it to touch?\xa0
If you can’t get your knee within an inch of the wall, you likely have restrictions in your ankle joint and would benefit from our Knee, Ankle & Foot program.
HIP MOBILITY
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To determine if you have limited hip mobility, lay down on your back and bring your knees to your chest. Can you get your thighs to touch your chest? If not, you may have difficulty getting into a deep squat.