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3 Unexpected Exercises That Will Unlock a Deeper Squat
Boost your mobility and strength with these simple tools!
Did you know that the groin is one of the most involved muscle groups in the deep squat? While we often think about training the quads, hamstrings, and glutes, the adductors remain neglected, resulting in loss of strength and mobility at the deepest position of the movement. Until you address this limiting factor, your squat will always have room to improve!
A study by Vigotsky and Bryanton in 2016 revealed that from a deep squat position, our groin muscles account for producing, on average, more than 50% of the net hip extension moment. What does this mean? That training your adductor muscles can play a significant role improving your deep squat. — The Prehab Guys
Fortunately, correcting this imbalance isn’t all that challenging. In the next few minutes, I want to introduce 3 exercises that I believe to be the key to opening up that final bit of range of motion in the deep squat. As this area is often more foreign to gym-goers, don’t be discouraged if these movement patterns feel awkward at first. After a few weeks, you’ll start to find your rhythm and feel the positive effects. Let’s dive right in!
