Get her to align her neck and look just in front when in the squat, and then up with the eyes when pressing through the heels to bring the knee back into extension.
A comment however - the alignment of the cervical spine/neck is critical in proper squat execution. Take a closer look at the neck and eye alignment demonstrated, and you will find that it is not the most anatomically advantageous position. Not only is hyperextension of the cervical impeding spinal alignment, but an upward eye position in a flexion dominant movement can cause sensory mismatch (assuming no visual reflex aberrations are present) as neurologically, it facilitates extension.
What a fantastic video with very clear demonstrations and instructions throughout. I have been having trouble teaching a friend to squat due to the lower back rounding as in 2:01 and also his heels come up. I will send him this video. Thank you.
Alfonso...Great vid'! I've listened to all of your podcast's and they're awesome!
When you get the chance, could you please go over the differences between the dead lift, romanian dead lift and the stiff legged dead lift? Mainly the romanian and the regular dead lift.
Alfonso, you rock!! I've been reading your website for a while and I think you are spot on about the fitness industry. Your exercises on the site are amazing and I am so glad the you now have videos on YouTube!!! Awesome man!! Keep fighting for us!! lol
Get her to align her neck and look just in front when in the squat, and then up with the eyes when pressing through the heels to bring the knee back into extension.
Thewindstale 4 months ago
A comment however - the alignment of the cervical spine/neck is critical in proper squat execution. Take a closer look at the neck and eye alignment demonstrated, and you will find that it is not the most anatomically advantageous position. Not only is hyperextension of the cervical impeding spinal alignment, but an upward eye position in a flexion dominant movement can cause sensory mismatch (assuming no visual reflex aberrations are present) as neurologically, it facilitates extension.
Thewindstale 4 months ago
Great video + cues. It's good to see other trainers encouraging proper form and efficiency of movement.
Thewindstale 4 months ago
Good vid. Clear, concise explanation of the main things to be aware of and the right way to do it.
dragns 5 months ago
What a fantastic video with very clear demonstrations and instructions throughout. I have been having trouble teaching a friend to squat due to the lower back rounding as in 2:01 and also his heels come up. I will send him this video. Thank you.
SuperPTTS 6 months ago
Alfonso...Great vid'! I've listened to all of your podcast's and they're awesome!
When you get the chance, could you please go over the differences between the dead lift, romanian dead lift and the stiff legged dead lift? Mainly the romanian and the regular dead lift.
Thanks in advance!
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idcornelio 6 months ago
Alfonso, you rock!! I've been reading your website for a while and I think you are spot on about the fitness industry. Your exercises on the site are amazing and I am so glad the you now have videos on YouTube!!! Awesome man!! Keep fighting for us!! lol
rcp777 6 months ago
@rcp777 Thanks I really appreciate the comment. Help me spread the word! - Alfonso
AngryTrainerFitness 6 months ago