Should i even squat? (i have long femurs)

half squats? not atg

>>42070822
You might wanna hire someone. A physiotherapist will be educated in this, one who lifts as a hobby will show you correct for and correct any other lifts too. A trainer, not as good, but some know what theyre talking about can also provide great insight

>>42070822
Just don't squat as deep. There's no reason to be going past parallel especially if it's hurting you.

>>42070822
just leg press ya dip

>>42070822
Bulgarians

>>42070857
Is this what proportionlets tell to themselves?

>>42070822
>>42070822
are you planning to compete in powerlifting?

If so - yes, definitely; if not - maybe not

i was pretty much in the same boat as you (6'4", femurs longer than torso) and squatted for years, really hit a wall in the mid 400s (literally just couldn't progress no matter what I did, including Sheiko and gaining about 20lbs), eventually the niggling little injuries I picked up along the way and frustration due to lack of progress in that one lift turned me off

you might want to make sure all your individual joint ranges of motion are sufficient for doing a squat just to make sure it's not a flexibility issue, but there is inherently a disadvantage in squatting with shitty leverages, you end up getting much more of a lower back beating than a quad exercise

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Av3LO2GwpAk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGEKRjlZKf8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRxQDOkqQTs

>>42070907
Tbh though, going to low will only assist with stretch reflex. Stopping at parallel and going up is key.

>>42070936
I might compete in a drug free powerlifting fed (in the future), but deadlift only because my bench/squat are never gonna be any good.

I think im gonna keep doing squats, however with a box because it reduces sheer forces on the knee. Or maybe i should try doing lunges or something.

Its not a flexibility issue btw. I can do the splits so im probably more flexible than 80% of gym bros.

>>42071014
the splits are just one test of mobility, and really not that relevant for the squat unless you are going to squat with a ton of adduction

when you mention force on the knee, the first thing that comes to my mind is potentially poor dorsiflexion, so how is your dorsiflexion? if it's fine and the shear force on your knee is just a consequence of how much forward knee travel you need to hit depth with your proportions, and you don't plan to compete in full meets, there is really no reason for you to put the stress on your joints

>>42070822
I am 6'4" and I squat below parallel. Unless you have done some research and doubled down on your form you are being a pussy.

Maybe try a wider stance or pay special attention to keeping your knees out.

Don't give up unless you've really tried or your not going to be able to reach your goals. Any of them.

>>42072018
>absolute height impacts proportions
lol

hmm I thought being 6'4" meant you were superior in every way. I guess you'll have to get a manlet to pick up heavy things for you in front of your lanklet-loving girlfriend.

>>42072018
height is irrelevant here, proportions are the issue

you can be a short femured squatchad at 6'5", or a long femured squatlet at 5'9"