Question on squats

[scotty51312]

Here's a question for all you excersise physiology types. I've been doing my sqats for the past two years on a smith machine due to an old back injury. I've recently felt strong enough to just do them in a regular rack. The problem i'm experiencing when i try to squat anything over 225 is my right toe wasnt keeps wanting to pigeon toe out. I concentrate on pushing through with my heels but for some reason that leg keeps wanting to turn, I spoke with a local MD (Sports Therapy) say I'm compensating for that leg being weaker than the other. Anyone had experience like this. And thats the case any training suggestions?

[l2elapse]

try box squats, they help target weak points in the squat

[bigno5]

Yes, I had a similar issue due to closed hips. Do side lying adductor stretches after working out or before bed (this helps legs stay square while performing the squat) and drop the weight to 115lbs focusing on squatting as low as you can (I go until my butt is resting on my calves). Do 4 sets of 15 for 2-3 weeks increasing the weight by 10-20lbs per week depending on how it feels given your knee. This will train all the smaller supporting muscles that keep your larger muscles stable while lifting heavier weights and it will give your legs enough time to equalize in strength. Hope that helps.

[scotty51312]

I'll definitley give box squats a try as well as some more the stretches. thanks guys

[BigBuck6]

Yes, I had a similar issue due to closed hips. Do side lying adductor stretches after working out or before bed (this helps legs stay square while performing the squat) and drop the weight to 115lbs focusing on squatting as low as you can (I go until my butt is resting on my calves). Do 4 sets of 15 for 2-3 weeks increasing the weight by 10-20lbs per week depending on how it feels given your knee. This will train all the smaller supporting muscles that keep your larger muscles stable while lifting heavier weights and it will give your legs enough time to equalize in strength. Hope that helps.

Great advice bigno5.

[bigno5]

Trying to do my best around here, AAS isnt my strength but Im pretty qualified in the kicking a$$ in the gym dept.