How To Squat For Your Anatomy (FIND THE RIGHT STANCE)

Summary by Krater

Dr. Aaron Horschig explains how hip anatomy, specifically anteversion and retroversion, determines whether a straight-forward or toed-out squat stance is most optimal for your body. He demonstrates seated and prone hip internal and external rotation tests to help viewers screen their own hip anatomy.

From the video

Answers: How does hip anatomy affect squat stance?

• hip anatomy
• squat stance
• anteversion
• retroversion
• hip internal rotation
• hip external rotation
• hip impingement

Exercises

• squat · bodyweight

What it concludes

• People with anteversion have hips angled forward and naturally squat straight forward.
• People with retroversion have hips angled flat and naturally squat with a toed-out position.
• Adopting a squat pattern that matches your hip anatomy prevents hip impingement and allows for greater squat depth and power.