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Posted by Dawn on October 27, 19100 at 11:49:17:

In Reply to: Wall Squats - Weight on heel posted by mlf on October 27, 19100 at 05:08:34:

Hi MFR
Great that you are starting the wall squats. What you learned with your other disciplines holds true for the wall squats as well. you are unable to keep your weight forward partially because of physical restrictions; these will stretch out in time. Some things you can do: stop when you feel your weight shift; put something under your heels to elevate them a little (a book that you can tear out one page at a time); or hold onto something. Though the latter isn't recommended anywhere, it's what I used (and still do, though less than when I started) because it felt right for me, and slowly I feel my ankles stretching out and my thighs becoming stronger. Also remember it is the qi that is doing the work, and not just the body and mind. It really does make a difference. Read Greg's suggestions, and maybe you will see some points that will help you. Keep on Squatting, smile!

: Hello,
: Still on the wall squats, I've just started doing them. I find that when I get lower, the weight shifts back, more onto the heels. Is this correct. I am apprehensive about putting too much weight on the heels, as my heels then very quickly become hard and sometimes painful. In my kung fu and tai chi training I found that I had to be very mindful of putting my weight on the yong quan point K1 or over 1-2 sessions of training the heels become painful and skin at the heels harden.
: Regards & thanks.

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