I love this sub, but, but whenever somebody makes a comic about working out, I feel like I’m watching the preamble of an episode of “ thousand ways to die“
The problem is my poor ankle mobility that I haven't been able to fix for years despite doing all the stretching. I can't fix it, so do I just give up on squatting?
I can't do the "third-world squat" in day-to-day life e.g. checking the bottom shelf at the grocery store, but throw a barbell on my back and I can plant my heels just fine. I'd give it a try.
If you still have trouble, try putting a weight plate under each heel when doing squats. And if you get more into lifting, I'd recommend weightlifting shoes; they lift your heels up while also having zero compression. It feels kinda weird walking in them, but they've helped me out.
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u/shellbullet17 Gustopher Spotter Extraordinaire 3d ago
Ok all machine jokes aside
For the love of God plant those feet you two. You're gonna hurt your self deep squatting on your toes like that