Vertical Shin Squats on Heels?

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Mims wrote

> On the vertical shins statement, I believe it is best

> to try and keep them vertical, even though it is

> really impossible. This is a coaching point that

> keeps the athlete back on their heels.

Casler writes:

Yes, as Mel pointed out, it is totally impossible to perform a regular squat

with vertical

shins. Can you explain why you feel there is some advantage to keeping the

athlete " back on their heels " ?

I regularly hear recommendations to keep the knee over the ankle (which is

impossible) and squat on the heels and for the life of me cannot understand

where this comes from.

It would seem that for balance, stability and efficient biomechanics, one

would maintain balanced weight distribution on the foot based on combined

joint angles and COG.

Would you mind explaining what you coach that would benefit from this

advice. What specifically might this produce as far as results or

advantages?

Regards,

A. Casler

TRI-VECTOR 3-D Force Systems

Century City, CA

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