what biomechanic principles are used when squating and how?

Question

need to know what biomechanical principles are used in squatting and how do they assist the squat?

Answer 1

Biomechanics of the Squat

Hip Flexion: Decreasing the angle between the femur (thigh) and pelvis. This occurs from a standing position when a person elevates their knee toward their abdomen (femoral-on-pelvic hip rotation) or when bending forward from the trunk, as if touching their toes (pelvic-on-femoral rotation).

Keeping your back straight and your buttocks and chest out, helps you maintain proper form, because you don’t want to lean forward or bend down this will put unwanted pressure on your back.

Knee Flexion: Decreasing the angle between the lower leg (tibia, fibula) and femur. This occurs when a person bends their knee, bringing their heel closer to their thigh or butt. 

This really helps with getting depth in your squats. 90° from the floor is considered good form.

Ankle Dorsiflexion: Flexion at the ankle in which the top of the foot (dorsal) is brought closer towards the shin.

This keeps you stable. Need to put the weight on the heels of your feet not the balls. This will put the weight on your hips and quadriceps, which is what you want.

Hopefully this helped you understand the squat better!