Squat University

What % is your femur length based on the test & equation I show today?🤔 . Bailey and Tori are about the same height but have different femur lengths – this means their squats wont look the same. Longer femurs cause most to lean forward more during their squat whereas shorter femurs tend to make it easier to stay more upright. To find out your femur length – measure the distance between your hip and knee then plug it into this formula. . For example, I’m 5’11” and my femurs are about 28% of my total height. Recent scientific literature found the average femur length is about 25% which is why I only have a slight torso lean when I squat. However if you’re like Tori and have long femurs here’s a few tips. . First, taking a slightly wider stance can create a balance adjustment, allowing for a slightly more upright chest. . You could also work on ankle mobility or wear a weightlifting shoe with a raised heel. Last, some with long femurs enjoy front squatting more – as the load adjustment again allows for a slightly upright torso and ease of movement. . Regardless of what person you’re like – remember that both of these squats are still okay! . Shout out @baileyhaslam_ & @ever_so_fit for the collaboration & @Muscle and Motion for the amazing anatomy graphics!

Hamstring anatomy & sciatic nerve tension! #stitch @instituteofhumananatomys

How to fix plantar fasciitis foot pain (#stitch @Alireza Khosroabadi)

Pull ups vs Curl up when in shoulder pain! @KingXThenics @Muscle and Motion

Shoulders hurt when lifting? @BIGJOEGK #shoulderpain

How to warm up your back for barbell rows @Luis Hanma Torino @Muscle and Motion

Barefoot runners in Kenya! #stitch @RUN’IX #Running #shoes

Goblet squats & long femurs #stitch @Kaile Brodersen @Muscle and Motion

Knee pain fix! Ft. @Muscle and Motion @Carla @Preston Powell & @johnny1172

How to squat if you have long femurs (new video drops tomorrow on YT with these two ladies that goes way more in depth on this topic!) @Muscle and Motion

Backwards treadmill walking can be great for some - but by itself usually not a full fix for knee pain. @Chayse Byrd @Muscle and Motion

I’m going to send 5 handcrafted @Cardillo Weight Belts along with $200 cash to five people that comment “Christmas”! . Shout out @lifabin61kg for the opening video & @Muscle and Motion for the amazing anatomy graphics. #gym #weightlifting #Fitness

When one side is stronger than the other! How to fix a hip shift! (oyinda_fitness/IG)

Have you seen a Seppo snatch before? (carlo_sonego/IG) @Muscle and Motion

The single leg RDL for working your glute medius! #stitch @JWH Fit @Muscle and Motion

She had a bad back injury with a disc bulge - but she came back strong! @jesssquats #powerlifting

How to correctly perform face pulls @Alexia Shaye @Muscle and Motion

She had back pain when lifting that kept her from powerlifting! Here’s how she fixed it! We used glute bridges & the McGill Big 3 for core stability to retrain movements & slowly rebuilt her lifts! @Muscle and Motion

Shoulder pain with chest day lifts like bench press? These rotator cuff exercises may help! @Muscle and Motion @Aliza

Strong shoulders & upper back! (@igor.system)