What if I can't do a movement (SLS/PE1)

Hello

 

I was feeling really good after my workout #1  and feeling that it was too easy for me.  Now I get to workout #2 and having problems.  I can't seem to manage SLS/PE1   I can go down and roll back ok, but can't get back up without using a hand.  What should I do

 

I am a 57 year old out of shape female.   (if that helps)

 

Mary-Anne

Hello Mary Anne,

 

This issue has been answered a lot in this forum but right know I don't where exactly is the topic; maybe the one that it called "deck squat" and has a lot of pages.

 

What I did with a couple of persons and it worked well was put a couple of mats in the floor to assist the movement on your ankles and is easier than directly on the floor.

 

I don't recommend using a hand to support because it always be your "good and strong" hand instead of the other and this may cause imbalaces.

 

With a couple of mats (the number it's up to you and your body) you'll be fine.

 

Welcome aboard!

 

Check it out the "deck squat" thread to pick up more info.

Thanks for the quick reply.  I'm not sure what you mean by "adding mats"  I did do the exercise on a yoga mat.  I can get up if I cross my ankles, but just seem to manage with them uncrossed.

 

I did a search for "deck squat" and this was the only message that came up.  I'll do more searching.

Update.. apparently I was searching in the wrong place.  I have found multiple threads now.  

In addition to the ever excellent advice of Baron Augusto, you might also want to try and loosen up those ankles a bit.

 

You can do some self massage with a tennis ball or whatever in the calves and around the ankles as well as ankle circles and sitting in a deep, butt to ground squat position as much as is comfortable throughout the day.

 

If after all you're still having trouble, posting a video is best as the forum can see all the invisible offenders.

I'm a 27 year old male and found these impossible to begin with so don't give yourself a hard time.

Ankle flexibility is key to achieving the bottom position.

By "adding mats" I mean put a lot of MAT (I don't know the plural of a single MAT, maybe mats?) building a stack of them, to roll on them and not just in the floor or with a single mat.

 

Like this (the first one)

 

 

Thanks TANSTAAFL 

Thanks  I'll work on my ankles and see if that helps  

 

Thanks for the boost to my confidence, Murray.