How to Squat with TERRIBLE mobility

Summary by Krater

This video tutorial provides a progression of four squat substitution exercises using bands and dumbbells to help individuals with poor mobility improve their squat form and depth.

From the video

Answers: How do I squat if I have poor mobility?

• Squat mobility progressions
• Band-assisted squats
• Goblet squat form
• Overcoming poor squat mobility

Exercises

• barbell back squat · barbell
• band-assisted squat with training wheels · resistance band
• band-assisted squat · resistance band
• goblet squat with training wheels · dumbbell
• goblet squat · dumbbell

What it concludes

• Lifters with poor mobility should take a step back and use squat substitutions without a barbell before attempting deep barbell squats.
• Graduating between phases should take a minimum of two weeks of performing five sets of 10 to 15 repetitions two to three times a week.