I am glad to report that after following the advice in this video, I can deep squat again, after 50+ years of not being able to. It definitely required daily work and plenty of discomfort, but I can now do it! Thrilled! Thank you DocJenFit!!!😀
As I’ve begun working out, I’ve discovered my hips and ankles have absolutely atrocious ROM, and videos like this really give me a better idea on how to remedy that tightness and pain!
Wow! Great demo and explanation. I used to full squat all the time and duck walk when gardening. 30 years later (I'm 72 now) no can do. I will follow your advice and see how it goes I really want to be able to hang out it a deep squat again :)
Thank you for this, Jen. I've struggled with squats for a long time...feeling crackling and soreness in the sides of my knees and being unable to keep my feet on the floor while going down and keeping my back straight. Basically almost every aspect of the squat I struggled with, lol. I've been doing some of these stretches and movements for a few days and I can indeed start to feel my joints opening up and becoming more flexible. It's still a process, but I can definitely feel improvements 👍
@@toriwolf5978 At first it's helpful if you can hold on to a doorknob as you go down or put a low stool behind you and just lower to the seat Good luck!
These are absolutely the best exercises to help someone get into their deep squat again. The demonstration and explanations are so simple to understand. I’m 68 years old and noticing a little change in my balance since retiring two years ago. I was working 12hour shifts as a critical care nurse. I was always on my feet and of course now, sitting too much. It’s unbelievable just how fast we lose function and flexibility when we are moving less. Thank you!
I've been trying to get back to a full squat and nothing else was helping. Your exercises and clear description was exactly what I needed. I have a tight Achilles and didn't know it. I will be doing these to get my squat back. Thanks so much Dr. Jen!!
My gosh I’ve been looking for someone like you who can teach me how to deep squad. You are the first one who can teach fundamental I appreciate you. You don’t know how much I appreciate this. I’m so glad I found you. Since some of the people who demonstrate this are such a show boat, show me stuff that I’m going to be able to do. I,m not even interested, but I just wanted to know what the fundamental, how to dig deep squat and keep it. Thank you thank you.😍
Good and helpful video. I'm going through a bout of runner's knee, and I find deep squats helpful (though I need to be doing them all the time, not just when I'm hurt). For what it's worth, I find a newel post (as opposed to a chair) great for keeping me stable as (try to) lower into a deep squat.
What the heck is chondromalacia? Anyhoo thañk you for getting us into this excersize's cause everyone wants us to drop into the knee gold but they won't even get 1/4 of the way down before they feel like they are being torn apart
That's a great tutorial thank you. Currently working on 10-minutes deep squate as part of "75 Hard" as I started counting this video showed up, I'm not complaining. New subbie x
Definitely come to realize the importance of healthy ankles, after multiple injuries. Give em time, and you'll be happier for it :) Thank you so much, Dr. Jen! These were all good :)
How much dorsiflexion a person has in their ankles is only one of the factors determining how deep of a squat a person can do. Another very critical factor, even more so than ankle dorsiflexion, is whether they can stabilize the pelvis as they go lower. When the pelvis “drops”, or does a posterior tilt, a great deal of stress is being placed on the lower back.
Great point! Other factors can include the length of your femur and the depth and angle of the acetabulum! This video is helping people explore and address dorsiflexion specifically! :)
Thanks for that very specific advice, DocJen: The towel and the stipulation that the stretch should be done daily for at least 2 - 3 minutes sound like they could work. I do lots of calisthenics and could never do the deep squat. I'll take your advice and hope to get back to you in a couple of weeks with a positive result.
@@kizzyjem Thanks for asking. I'm making progress, but I have to admit that I haven't been doing DocJen's exercise daily as I have quite a full daily programme of calisthenics. The exercise has taught me how tough the achilles tendon is and how much effort is needed to stretch it. I've begun timing myself with my phone stopwatch so I don't cut short and I also find that "springy" squats help to stretch. I'm not giving up and hope to post a positive result in a couple of months
I don’t know how I became so fortunate for you to show up as a suggestion but I’m hooked! …. Yes I’m a middle aged guy with a “dad bod” so when I say you’re beautiful that should come as no surprise. That aside now - it’s your insight on the small (but yet so very important) details that astonish me…. For example explaining the difference with doing these with weights vs without weights. The biggest thing in this video was how you explain the importance of stretching out the bottom of your feet or our arches. Also your ability to find giggle about some of the things you are showing us - for example when it might appear “silly” to us - shows me you have such a pleasant personality. It makes you come across with NO ego 👍❤️ Yet still confident in what you are teaching us. Thank You for what you do!
Very clear tutorial on this important aspect of mobility. Crouching, bending down, and squatting are such important aspects of everyday life. Alas, we only seem to maintain this skill as children. Thank you for sharing.
Love that suggestion! Especially if you are working on loading squats and don't quite have the range yet. However, we don't generally walk around with something to elevate our heals. So this is great to help for that every day squat depth! :)
Finally, I find help that might work for me. I tried the first move but I couldnt make it for a full 2 minutes. I did 1 minute twice. I’m going to try your method. I’m 69 yr old woman. I can squat but I have to hold on to something or Ill fall over.
Thank you for the "duck walk" idea. I train the olympic lifts and my knees can get sore at times, and that duck walk actually provided quite a bit of relief. Thanks.
I'm obsessed with doing deep squats or Asian squats. I haven't perfected it yet, but I'm getting closer. Now that I saw this video, I might be obsessed with Doc Jen. Wow, great job.
Great video! Love it! I use bands wrapped around a pullup bar in the doorway. This way I can adjust the tension by changing bands. And freedom to change positions, forward or backwards.
Hello, thank you for these great exercises! Unfortunately the transcript does not match the spoken text. Can this be corrected please_ I speak German and would be happy to be able to read the text slowly and follow along!
Dear, sweet, mother of the universe… I am completely smitten with this magical doctor.😍🥰 I stumbled across your channel and felt as though it was kismet. Fantastic information, and exercises!! You, are a life saver.
I feel like anyone who can duck walk can probably already do an ok sorta deep squat? Maybe? Either way I loved these, particularly the first two. You should do a follow along for these. The mini towels were a game changer for me.
Great Video. I get a lot of pain in my feet. I am obese and I recently started jogging. A very slow jog I must say. At first it was really hard but gradually I am starting to feel more active and energetic. Just now I get that pain in my feet. I will try this and see if it helps.
So glad you are trying this out! Love to hear you are continuing to get more active. Continue to pay attention to what your body is telling you! We have a Foot and Ankle plan that could help you continue to explore your foot strength and mobility in the Jen Health platform! jen.health
@@docjenfit Thanks much. Yes I do take it in slow progression. I can walk for miles..... My have gotten accustomed to walking long distances. But just to Jog 25 Feet was a very hard challenge. I am doing about 3/4 mile now and feeling a lot more active, fit and overall better now than when I started.
Nice! Obviously a real physiotherapist with knowledge and experience! thanks for the clear and short intro ( in contrast to all those boring long intros on most youtube videos)
Oh wow! I was doing "duck walks" the other day, thinking I really like doing them. Then remembered I used to do them all over the house when I was a young. It drove my Mother crazy? (Freaked her out). I never knew what they were called until now! Thanx!
I think this is going to help out with my bad right ankle/foot. I got a pretty bad Pilon fracture a few years ago and i have had terrible ROM and all kinds of soreness all over my foot and ankle. Ill admit when i was done with PT i did not keep on exercises. All of these exercises were pretty tough but my ankle feels good and loose now. Right heel was about 2" off the floor doing the squat...Ill keep up on it and see if i can touch soon. Great video!
By far the best video on this subject. I can't wait to open up my feet and try all these exercises. I'm gonna share this with some of my friends as well.
@@docjenfit - in addition to barefoot living and barefoot workouts, I love always kicking off the dress shoes, to dance in bare feet, all night long, at every wedding, or other huge party, that I go to! I swear , dancing barefoot, without a care, is like free happiness medicine for the soul! And it’s pure sensory heaven! And simply healthier for our feet! 😊👣✌🏼😊👣
I'm going to try but I found working on ankle flexibility so tedious 😅. Would you have a video for opening the adductors and groin muscles? Edit: I managed to hold the first exercise for only over 1:30 minutes. So tough.
Great video! I have been told that my knees are " bone on bone" especially the right knee. I am a candidate for knee replacement but as of now I have no pain and can still hike. When I was doing the second exercise, I could hear and feel my knee bones grinding against each other but no pain. Should I continue doing that stretch? Thank you
You should check out our knee Osteoarthritis video! We talk into depth on this topic! Also, sound in your knees isn’t always a bad thing. You’re welcome to check out any of our knee videos!
This was very helpful thank you. Is the idea that when u strengthen the ankles and feet it then takes pressure off the knees. My knees hurt a lot when I do this. I also have an old injury. I fractured the heel years ago and my foot has kind of fused so that the right foot doesn’t twist to the left fully. This makes the squat more challenging
Hi Dr Jen Fit, I am 77 years of age and reasonably fit but have had 2 hip replacements and a knee replacement. Should I modify these exercises. I play golf frequently and never need to miiss a game, so reasonablt fit. Your advice please? John
Omg that stretch is excellent ....good video....I did martial arts and I start to lift weights and my body is super tight not happy ...my tendons and ligaments are suffering.
High risk high reward, you can get your knees past 15 cm over your toes if you play your cards right. That will give you enough movement for a non-compromised squat. I recommend 30 minutes per day of active loading on the joints and the calves.
I'm almost glad I have a knee problem looking around YT because I got to see you.. You are so gorgeous.... really.. and this is very well presented also. cheers
Try starting with 15-20 seconds see how that feels. If that's ok, try 2-3 sets, then try longer the next time. It will always depend on how your body feels.
I'll keep that in mind for a future video! In the time being, you're welcome to try our knee plan I curated on the Jen.Health platform. I provided several physical therapy plans on there that are focused on different pain points.
It's definitely advisable for all ages to try and work on the low squat! Super functional for us to be able to do this later in life! Once you feel comfortable in the squat, adding weight it the next step to build strength and resilience!
First time viewer. I loved your video. I especially appreciate there being no music while you were talking. I have no knee injuries, but can barely get my knees past 90 deg. Probably from years of sitting. I'm 69. Is it reasonable to expect one day being able to rest in the deep squat position? How many months to achieve this? Also, you said something about a butt wink. I watched your butt very closely but never saw it wink at me.😊
Great video! I want to say thank you! This is the first time I have been able to get activation in my right heel and ankle area!! If you are not coordinated enough yet or able to do the duck walk yet is there a different exercise to help or is there a modified version that I could do so I may build up to the duck walk? Thanks!
This is going to help a lot. One question when it comes to positioning your feet/legs for deep squat how far apart do the need to be? I cant do a deep squat if I have my feet straight out I need them to be apart and angled a bit.
That is totally fine to use whatever stance feels most comfortable in order to get into that deep squat. Once your ankle and hip mobility start to improve, you might notice you can start to adjust your stance.
My wife had a knee replacement right before covid. Joanne is to scared to complete the deep squat. The left knee range of motion is 123 so she probably has some scaring. I think the towel trick might work.
I am glad to report that after following the advice in this video, I can deep squat again, after 50+ years of not being able to. It definitely required daily work and plenty of discomfort, but I can now do it! Thrilled! Thank you DocJenFit!!!😀
This is so exciting to hear! Thank you for sharing with us, Ron. Feel free to share the video with any loved ones.
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No wondering around. All clear, relevant and right to the point. Thank you.
Glad you love it!! Thank you!
I didn't have to wait 15 minutes for the relevant information! GREAT VIDEO!
Glad you liked it! :)
Agreed!
The squat hold, the same position a toddler gets into when reaching for something on the floor.
yes!
As I’ve begun working out, I’ve discovered my hips and ankles have absolutely atrocious ROM, and videos like this really give me a better idea on how to remedy that tightness and pain!
Love hearing it! Keep it up!
I have been looking for how to help my ankles from swelling. I believe these exercises will help. Thank you Jen
Wow! Great demo and explanation. I used to full squat all the time and duck walk when gardening. 30 years later (I'm 72 now) no can do. I will follow your advice and see how it goes I really want to be able to hang out it a deep squat again :)
Thank you for watching! Keep us updated on your journey!
Wow, this hits all of my weaknesses. Thank you so much for posting.
Sooo glad we could help!!! 💗
Perfect - haven't seen this before. It's what's stopping me from deep squat-ville. I shall begin this today - thanks!
Love to hear it, Alison. Let me know how this works out for you. You can do it!
Thank you for this, Jen. I've struggled with squats for a long time...feeling crackling and soreness in the sides of my knees and being unable to keep my feet on the floor while going down and keeping my back straight. Basically almost every aspect of the squat I struggled with, lol. I've been doing some of these stretches and movements for a few days and I can indeed start to feel my joints opening up and becoming more flexible. It's still a process, but I can definitely feel improvements 👍
Love to hear you're feeling some improvements, Stephen!
😊😮
I'm new here - age 63 and the towel idea behind the knee is going to help me conquer the Asian squat!
Thanks 😊
haha yay! Thank you for watching!
I’m just learning how to do the Asian squat without falling backwards lol
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At first it's helpful if you can hold on to a doorknob as you go down or put a low stool behind you and just lower to the seat
Good luck!
Some people have natural inviting voices that makes it easier to listen and learn from
Thnks for the comment. Hopefully this video helped you!
Fantastic presentation. Extremely extremely helpful. Well and thoughtfully prepared, flawlessly presented. And I’m feelin’ it! Thank you!
Glad you liked the video, Ron! Feel free to share with any loved ones!
@@docjenfit already started!
thanx a lot, youre a life saver!! just when i thought deep squats are not for me, you gave me a life line!!
These are absolutely the best exercises to help someone get into their deep squat again. The demonstration and explanations are so simple to understand. I’m 68 years old and noticing a little change in my balance since retiring two years ago. I was working 12hour shifts as a critical care nurse. I was always on my feet and of course now, sitting too much. It’s unbelievable just how fast we lose function and flexibility when we are moving less. Thank you!
Thank you SO much for sharing this! I hope you're able to find time to get your movement on :)
I've been trying to get back to a full squat and nothing else was helping. Your exercises and clear description was exactly what I needed. I have a tight Achilles and didn't know it. I will be doing these to get my squat back. Thanks so much Dr. Jen!!
I'm so happy to hear this. Thanks for sharing!
This is a big problem for me and I find your approach to be unique and refreshing!
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I have been having trouble doing the deep squat without shoes on. I’m excited to try these ideas to improve my ankle fitness and deep squats.
Keep me updated!
My gosh I’ve been looking for someone like you who can teach me how to deep squad. You are the first one who can teach fundamental I appreciate you. You don’t know how much I appreciate this. I’m so glad I found you. Since some of the people who demonstrate this are such a show boat, show me stuff that I’m going to be able to do. I,m not even interested, but I just wanted to know what the fundamental, how to dig deep squat and keep it. Thank you thank you.😍
I'm so glad this helped!!
Thank you Dr. Jen I’m going to start tomorrow. Really appreciate your time and energy producing this. Thank you again. Peace
I'm so glad you enjoyed this! Keep me updated on your journey :)
Tomorrow tomorrow I love you tomorrow….
Good and helpful video. I'm going through a bout of runner's knee, and I find deep squats helpful (though I need to be doing them all the time, not just when I'm hurt). For what it's worth, I find a newel post (as opposed to a chair) great for keeping me stable as (try to) lower into a deep squat.
So glad this helps! We also have a video on Chondromalacia if you would like to check that one out!
What the heck is chondromalacia? Anyhoo thañk you for getting us into this excersize's cause everyone wants us to drop into the knee gold but they won't even get 1/4 of the way down before they feel like they are being torn apart
I haven't been able to use the newel post since Clark fixed it.
That's a great tutorial thank you. Currently working on 10-minutes deep squate as part of "75 Hard" as I started counting this video showed up, I'm not complaining.
New subbie x
Thank you so much for that support! I'm glad you liked it.
Definitely come to realize the importance of healthy ankles, after multiple injuries. Give em time, and you'll be happier for it :) Thank you so much, Dr. Jen! These were all good :)
Thank you for this feedback! Glad this video has helped!
How much dorsiflexion a person has in their ankles is only one of the factors determining how deep of a squat a person can do. Another very critical factor, even more so than ankle dorsiflexion, is whether they can stabilize the pelvis as they go lower. When the pelvis “drops”, or does a posterior tilt, a great deal of stress is being placed on the lower back.
Great point! Other factors can include the length of your femur and the depth and angle of the acetabulum! This video is helping people explore and address dorsiflexion specifically! :)
Thanks for that very specific advice, DocJen: The towel and the stipulation that the stretch should be done daily for at least 2 - 3 minutes sound like they could work. I do lots of calisthenics and could never do the deep squat. I'll take your advice and hope to get back to you in a couple of weeks with a positive result.
Love this. Thanks for the feedback, David. Can't wait to hear how this worked for you.
How did it go?
@@kizzyjem Thanks for asking. I'm making progress, but I have to admit that I haven't been doing DocJen's exercise daily as I have quite a full daily programme of calisthenics. The exercise has taught me how tough the achilles tendon is and how much effort is needed to stretch it. I've begun timing myself with my phone stopwatch so I don't cut short and I also find that "springy" squats help to stretch. I'm not giving up and hope to post a positive result in a couple of months
I don’t know how I became so fortunate for you to show up as a suggestion but I’m hooked! …. Yes I’m a middle aged guy with a “dad bod” so when I say you’re beautiful that should come as no surprise.
That aside now - it’s your insight on the small (but yet so very important) details that astonish me…. For example explaining the difference with doing these with weights vs without weights.
The biggest thing in this video was how you explain the importance of stretching out the bottom of your feet or our arches.
Also your ability to find giggle about some of the things you are showing us - for example when it might appear “silly” to us - shows me you have such a pleasant personality. It makes you come across with NO ego 👍❤️ Yet still confident in what you are teaching us.
Thank You for what you do!
Makes me so happy to hear my videos have helped! Thank you for watching!
Very clear tutorial on this important aspect of mobility. Crouching, bending down, and squatting are such important aspects of everyday life. Alas, we only seem to maintain this skill as children. Thank you for sharing.
Yay glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the comment
Instant subscribed!!
Thanks for all the little details, I've been working on my squats for a month now... Can't get over how important the hips are.
Thank you for watching! Hopefully this helps some!!
Just elevate your heels during squat’s using 2 little plates under each heel ! Shortening the calf’s will enable you to get deeper overall squats!
Love that suggestion! Especially if you are working on loading squats and don't quite have the range yet. However, we don't generally walk around with something to elevate our heals. So this is great to help for that every day squat depth! :)
Wow! This was so helpful. I subscribed. 👏👏👏
Thank you so much for subscribing! Feel free to watch any of the other videos!
Same!
Finally, I find help that might work for me. I tried the first move but I couldnt make it for a full 2 minutes. I did 1 minute twice. I’m going to try your method. I’m 69 yr old woman. I can squat but I have to hold on to something or Ill fall over.
This is incredible! It's great to go at your own pace! Thank you for stopping by and sharing your experience.
Solid. Practical. Accessible. Well done 👍
Appreciate it!
Thank you for the "duck walk" idea. I train the olympic lifts and my knees can get sore at times, and that duck walk actually provided quite a bit of relief. Thanks.
Amazing! Glad it was so helpful!
Working on this every. Single. Day. Making measurable progress! 😀
Love hearing it! Keep up the great work!
Have a awesome and amazing Sunday Jen you’re a wonderful instructor and easy to listen to thanks for the information blessings queen
Thank you so much for your support!
@@docjenfit no prob I appreciate the knowledge
Have a great day continue to inspire queen
Very informative video for mobility. Will be incorporating into my mobility routine.
Glad it helps!
That was crazy well taught and informative !
Thank you, Niklas! Feel free to check out any of my previous videos or share with your friends!
This is very very new and useful information to me, thank you.
I'm obsessed with doing deep squats or Asian squats. I haven't perfected it yet, but I'm getting closer. Now that I saw this video, I might be obsessed with Doc Jen. Wow, great job.
haha thanks for watching!
Great video! Love it! I use bands wrapped around a pullup bar in the doorway. This way I can adjust the tension by changing bands. And freedom to change positions, forward or backwards.
Thank you for stopping by & great job! Feel free to share this with any friends or loved ones.
Few days back i go through the video,and this helped me alot in helping my client deep squat form,so i came back to say thanx🙂
Thank you so much for your feedback! And I appreciate you sharing it with your client :)
Hello, thank you for these great exercises! Unfortunately the transcript does not match the spoken text. Can this be corrected please_ I speak German and would be happy to be able to read the text slowly and follow along!
Hi thank you for reaching out. Unfortunately, the captions are something that RUclips generates, so we are unable to make changes to that.
Dear, sweet, mother of the universe… I am completely smitten with this magical doctor.😍🥰
I stumbled across your channel and felt as though it was kismet. Fantastic information, and exercises!! You, are a life saver.
Thanks!
I feel like anyone who can duck walk can probably already do an ok sorta deep squat? Maybe? Either way I loved these, particularly the first two. You should do a follow along for these. The mini towels were a game changer for me.
Why do I love her so much? Great at explaning, professional, cute. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and personality with us!
Awh thank you for this feedback! And thank you for your support!
Excellent, to the point and most informative!!! 👏👏👏 Thank you!
You're very welcome!
Great Video. I get a lot of pain in my feet. I am obese and I recently started jogging. A very slow jog I must say. At first it was really hard but gradually I am starting to feel more active and energetic. Just now I get that pain in my feet. I will try this and see if it helps.
If you are obese, running may be dangerous for your joints. Try walking fast? I did it like this and it helped with joints and feet pain.
So glad you are trying this out! Love to hear you are continuing to get more active. Continue to pay attention to what your body is telling you! We have a Foot and Ankle plan that could help you continue to explore your foot strength and mobility in the Jen Health platform! jen.health
Good to pay attention to but you can always progress into running safely at any body size! Just about making sure the body adapts properly!
@@docjenfit Thanks much. Yes I do take it in slow progression. I can walk for miles..... My have gotten accustomed to walking long distances. But just to Jog 25 Feet was a very hard challenge. I am doing about 3/4 mile now and feeling a lot more active, fit and overall better now than when I started.
Amazing to hear that!
Nice!
Obviously a real physiotherapist with knowledge and experience!
thanks for the clear and short intro
( in contrast to all those boring long intros on most youtube videos)
Thank you for your feedback!
Oh wow! I was doing "duck walks" the other day, thinking I really like doing them. Then remembered I used to do them all over the house when I was a young. It drove my Mother crazy? (Freaked her out). I never knew what they were called until now! Thanx!
Nice!
Thank you working on it!
Yes! Tell us how it goes!
thanks very clear. I never heard the explanation before of what the towel behind the knee did. Now I understand, I think
So glad it was helpful!
Awesome, I will give this a go. My left ankle/knee are hindering my left hip from full expression in the Cosack squat and deep squat. Thank you.
Of course! We also have a Foot/Ankle Plan on Jen Health if you need something consistently to follow: jen.health
Je suis très satisfait des 4 exercices .
Gracias
thank you .
Thank you for watching!
Thank you so much for this video ! I enjoyed it and Will be practicing these movements asap
You're so welcome! Thank you for watching!
I think this is going to help out with my bad right ankle/foot. I got a pretty bad Pilon fracture a few years ago and i have had terrible ROM and all kinds of soreness all over my foot and ankle. Ill admit when i was done with PT i did not keep on exercises. All of these exercises were pretty tough but my ankle feels good and loose now. Right heel was about 2" off the floor doing the squat...Ill keep up on it and see if i can touch soon. Great video!
Thank you so much for sharing with us! Keep us updated on your journey :)
That first stretch is also a great hip flexor stretch!
Right!!
Loved your video. Cannot wait to try. Thanks
Thank you for watching, Anjna! Let me know how it goes.
How it goes ??
This was GREAT Doc so good, a wealth of knowledge 🙏💪🤗
Sooo happy you enjoyed it!
By far the best video on this subject. I can't wait to open up my feet and try all these exercises. I'm gonna share this with some of my friends as well.
Awh thank you! Absolutely would love if you shared it!
Thank you, well done!
Thank you for watching!
Thank U Dr Jen Fit, this will help me with my squatting at gym. Tight in the knees & feet.
Yaaaayyy!! Great job, Raz!!! 💗
Working out in bare feet is key, and being barefoot is so much more of a joy, anyway ! 😊👣
Yes!!
@@docjenfit - in addition to barefoot living and barefoot workouts, I love always kicking off the dress shoes, to dance in bare feet, all night long, at every wedding, or other huge party, that I go to! I swear , dancing barefoot, without a care, is like free happiness medicine for the soul! And it’s pure sensory heaven! And simply healthier for our feet! 😊👣✌🏼😊👣
Thanks Doc did come across this type of exercising before good knowledge to put into my routine
Also you look healthy and solid structure
Appreciate that!
Thank you so much madam
Thank you for watching!
I'm going to try but I found working on ankle flexibility so tedious 😅.
Would you have a video for opening the adductors and groin muscles?
Edit: I managed to hold the first exercise for only over 1:30 minutes. So tough.
Here's one that I think would help! Also, good job! ruclips.net/video/4k5ixgq6UnY/видео.htmlsi=q6k-NaVAtne0SZrw
Perfect 👌🏽💥 great content, lovely personality ✨
Great video! I have been told that my knees are " bone on bone" especially the right knee. I am a candidate for knee replacement but as of now I have no pain and can still hike. When I was doing the second exercise, I could hear and feel my knee bones grinding against each other but no pain. Should I continue doing that stretch? Thank you
You should check out our knee Osteoarthritis video! We talk into depth on this topic! Also, sound in your knees isn’t always a bad thing. You’re welcome to check out any of our knee videos!
look up egoscue posture exercise.
@@docjenfit so how do we know or how long does it take to finally achieve total range of motion to full squat?
Excellent teaching ❤
Glad you think so!
It’s a substitute for sled whr you can put a lot of force onto ur ankles. 💪🏻
Thank you for watching!
Very thorough explanation and movements.
Thank you.
Thank you for the feedback!
Thank you Doc Jen. Just what I needed.
Happy to help!
I definitely have to do this because I can’t get into a deep squat thanks so much ❤
Very common! Keep me updated on your progress!
Thank you so much!! You make it look accessible!
It is! Practice makes perfect.
Awesome! Thank you!
Thank YOUU!
That was very helpful, thank you😀
Glad it was helpful!
Wow 😮
Doc, you are incredible!
God bless you 🌹🌹🌹🌹
Thanks!
You are very welcome! Thank you so much for your support!
This was very helpful thank you. Is the idea that when u strengthen the ankles and feet it then takes pressure off the knees. My knees hurt a lot when I do this. I also have an old injury. I fractured the heel years ago and my foot has kind of fused so that the right foot doesn’t twist to the left fully. This makes the squat more challenging
Thank you for sharing! I'm so glad it helped.
Great instructional video, thank you. 😊
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much, doctor.
Most welcome! Thank you for watching!
Hi Dr Jen Fit, I am 77 years of age and reasonably fit but have had 2 hip replacements and a knee replacement. Should I modify these exercises. I play golf frequently and never need to miiss a game, so reasonablt fit. Your advice please? John
It’s always ok to modify exercises based on how you’re feeling.
Omg that stretch is excellent ....good video....I did martial arts and I start to lift weights and my body is super tight not happy ...my tendons and ligaments are suffering.
I'm so glad you liked it! Feel free to check out any of my other videos :)
I will ...I need to do a more advanced stretching after I saw ur video u made my day ....very educational
U r the best the way u explain it .
Thanks beautiful I learn a lot
Happy to help
Would you recommend a warm up before getting into these stretches or are they things we should be able to do without?
You can never go wrong with an extra warm up if you think your body could use it!
High risk high reward, you can get your knees past 15 cm over your toes if you play your cards right. That will give you enough movement for a non-compromised squat. I recommend 30 minutes per day of active loading on the joints and the calves.
Love it!
Just found this video. It's really helpful thanks!
So glad it was helpful!
I'm almost glad I have a knee problem looking around YT because I got to see you.. You are so gorgeous.... really.. and this is very well presented also. cheers
Thanks!!
you are so fantastic..i really enjoy watching you doing this.......
Thank you for watching! Please feel free to share with any friends.
@@docjenfit I dont want thay my friends see you, i will be jealous 😀😀😀😀
Hi thank you for helping me do deep squat. How many duck walks I have to do daily?
Try starting with 15-20 seconds see how that feels. If that's ok, try 2-3 sets, then try longer the next time. It will always depend on how your body feels.
Do you have a modified video for beginners, obese or those with knee joint issues?
I'll keep that in mind for a future video! In the time being, you're welcome to try our knee plan I curated on the Jen.Health platform. I provided several physical therapy plans on there that are focused on different pain points.
Great video. It's beneficial for seniors above 50 years. Is it advisable to deep squat with weights? Barbell, dumbells, or kettlebell.
It's definitely advisable for all ages to try and work on the low squat! Super functional for us to be able to do this later in life! Once you feel comfortable in the squat, adding weight it the next step to build strength and resilience!
@@docjenfit thanks for responding. I've realized that mobility is so interesting.
Question: how many duck walks and how long squat hold would be recommended? Thanks for the good video!
The squat hold should be at least 2 minutes and you can do 2-3 sets of 10 duck walks to start!
First time viewer. I loved your video. I especially appreciate there being no music while you were talking.
I have no knee injuries, but can barely get my knees past 90 deg. Probably from years of sitting. I'm 69. Is it reasonable to expect one day being able to rest in the deep squat position? How many months to achieve this? Also, you said something about a butt wink. I watched your butt very closely but never saw it wink at me.😊
Thank you so much, Cici! I would recommend working at your own gradual pace. It's ok to not be able to do it right away.
@@docjenfit Thank you for your encouraging reply. Grace and Peace
My legs would cramp up so bad doing those Duck Walks!
Try using your hands if you need to!
I started already with one minute a day and will increase it slowly
Nice job! Keep us updated!
Great video! I want to say thank you! This is the first time I have been able to get activation in my right heel and ankle area!! If you are not coordinated enough yet or able to do the duck walk yet is there a different exercise to help or is there a modified version that I could do so I may build up to the duck walk? Thanks!
You can always work at your pace or even hold something for stability.
It's actually very good advices Thank You.
Thank you for watching!
Merry Christmas 🎄!
Merry Christmas to you too!
This is going to help a lot.
One question when it comes to positioning your feet/legs for deep squat how far apart do the need to be? I cant do a deep squat if I have my feet straight out I need them to be apart and angled a bit.
That is totally fine to use whatever stance feels most comfortable in order to get into that deep squat. Once your ankle and hip mobility start to improve, you might notice you can start to adjust your stance.
Happy birthday. 🎉
Thank you!!!!!
My wife had a knee replacement right before covid. Joanne is to scared to complete the deep squat. The left knee range of motion is 123 so she probably has some scaring. I think the towel trick might work.
Hopefully she feels some benefit when she tries it out!
Great exercises! Thanks
Glad you like them! Thanks for watching
Cool. Thank you!
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