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Originally Posted by Rafiqa_Sadah
Specifically, I want to be able to "sit" in kneeled positions. (squat sounds too .... not pretty) Not on my knees, but bended and more fluidity in lowering and raising myself while changing levels, maybe bustin' a move or two while I'm lowered.
I've *never* had a lot of this fluidity/flexibility even when much younger and much thinner, and I'm not looking to do lots of back bends on the floor etc....
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How much flexibility you are capable of depends on lots of factors - muscle flexibility is only one. It will also depend on how your body is put together. For example, not all hip joints are the same and some, due to bone length or angle, will severely limit flexibility.
Assuming, this isn't limiting you, what limits many people from squatting is tight calves, big thighs, or weak quads. Here's a check for calf flexibility
Calf - ROM & Stretching. However, you need someone with clues to watch you move and test individual bits of you to be ceratin what your issues are - the net is a bit limited that way.
Also watch your knees when squatting. Keep them over the middle of your foot. Try sitting on the floor, back against the wall, legs out and pulling one kneecap at time towards you; tighten your quad so that your heel lifts off the floor; single leg lifts. (Double leg lifts will put strain on your back that you don't need)
Also watch your every day posture. 10 minutes stretching a week is less than 0.1% of how your body is held.