Hips that will not fold

Part two of fixing my squat. My thigh will not fold toward my chest no matter how hard I push, so this is the gentle hip routine I am starting with, how to tell tight muscle from a joint block, and the videos for every drill.

October 9, 2026 · 5 min · 951 words · Sasidhar

Upper back and bracing for squats

Part three of fixing my squat, and the short one. Mobility in the ankles and hips is useless if the torso folds or the lower back takes the load. Two upper back drills and three core moves, with videos.

October 9, 2026 · 3 min · 441 words · Sasidhar

Why I fall backwards when I squat (and what I am doing about it)

I cannot do a plain bodyweight squat without the front of my feet lifting and tipping over. A barbell plate under my heels fixes it instantly. Here is why that works, how to test your ankles, and the videos I am following.

October 9, 2026 · 7 min · 1453 words · Sasidhar