Francis Leung - Personal Training

Improve Your Squat Form! 3 Simple Exercises

🍑😉 “Butt wink” describes a movement that occurs during a deep squat when the pelvis rotates posteriorly, causing the lower back to round and the tailbone to tuck under. Some common misconceptions about it: ❎”Butt wink is always harmful”: The butt wink is a natural movement that occurs due to individual variations in hip anatomy, flexibility, and squatting technique. While excessive rounding of the lower back can increase the risk of injury, a slight butt wink is generally not harmful as long as it is controlled and does not cause pain or discomfort. ❎”Butt wink must be fixed at all costs”: Many fitness enthusiasts believe that the butt wink should be completely eliminated for optimal squat form. However, attempting to eliminate it entirely can be unrealistic and counterproductive. Instead, focusing on improving overall mobility, core stability, and squat mechanics is more important than obsessing over eliminating a slight butt wink. ❎”Butt wink always leads to back injuries”: While it’s true that excessive rounding of the lower back can increase the risk of injury, occasional or slight butt wink is unlikely to cause immediate harm. It’s essential to listen to your body and avoid forcing yourself into positions that cause pain or discomfort. However, if you can improve your butt wink through mobility and stretching, doing so will improve your overall ROM, squat form and strength. Give these warm ups a try and I’ll see you in the next one😉 #fitness #fit #mobility #strength #stayfit #motivation #fitbody #gymrat #fitspo #bodybuilding #squat #legday #quads #personaltrainer

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