High Bar vs Low Bar Squat | Why Bar Placement Matters

[@stevenarnett4471]

Great information dude, this should help my leg days!

[@Nutritioneering]

Thanks, man. I'm glad my video helped you out!

[@admiralroadrunner4559]

I have trouble with keeping my ankles flat on high bar squats. I know I can put a plate under my heel to assist but it feels uncomfortable. Is there any exercise I can do to help with my ankle mobility?

[@Nutritioneering]

Stretching your calves like I'm doing at 02:10 will help with that range of motion. You can also foam roll your calves and tibialis muscles. And the more often you incorporate knees over toes exercises, the better your ankle mobility will get. As for elevating your heels, you could use a more comfortable foam wedge block like the one I have in the video. Or invest in a pair of weightlifting shoes with a good heel elevation. I hope this helps!

[@olympusnfitness]

High bar my ankle mobility is issue. Low bar my wrist mobility is issue. Overall Back Squat is an issue. I’m legit 6’2” with 29-30 inch in seam pants so short legs. Very very long torso.

[@Nutritioneering]

You should have the perfect build for high bar squats! That shows how important ankle mobility is. Have you tried any exercises to improve ankle dorsiflexion? I have the exact opposite body type - 30-31" inseam at 5'9" 😂 For me, elevating my heels is the best way to instantly improve my squat form. I'm wondering if that would help you, too.