Stop kegeling and start squatting. Article and discussion.

[Pegasus]

Yes the muscle balancing effect of squats has been mentioned before, the effect of not squating as our ancestors did ,lead to muscle imbalance through the pelvic region that can effect the pelvic floor. Squat also has a direct effect on the pelvic floor and that has taken most of the press, so it is good you have chosen to stress this point . The article has been mentioned onsite previous . Obviously working a muscle without stretching can lead to spasm and tension and stretching (rk) can prevent and overcome this . Not all pf problems are caused by lack of posterior chain strength and not all are cured by strengthing it .

I have had an interest also in the effects of different types of squat .

[sexmaster]

Thank you for the post. I was actually thinking about joining a gym, because of squats and deadlifts. I do workout 6 times a week, but all calisthenics. So I don't use weights, squat slowly and started the one legged squats as well, but it is probably not the best for balance. No deadlifts. Although, I like calisthenics, it is easy on my joints and very convenient at home, these two exercises are very important and also the best to raise testosterone. So I think I will expand to them. Thanks again.

[sameel]

Guys
(1) Just give a try to leg lift exercise.
You can do it while sitting on the sofa. Just adjust your hips on the edge and your back rested on the sofa. Try to lift your legs a couple of feet from the floor. You should feel a nice pull on the lower abdomen muscles.
I think it can be alternative to deadlifts / rk etc.

(2) Tailbone squeeze kegal variation. Just bring the tailbone in mind and then try to squeeze it like a kegal. (though I don't feel squeeze around the tailbone but the muscle movement seems bit different than regular kegal, may be a little butt squeeze).
When I hold it and stroke or thrust, I feel way less stimulation. I have tried it during last 3 edging sessions and it seems a good control point.

Thanks

[Pegasus]

Sameel you are trying to replicate the direct effect of squats . The thread is bringing emphasis to the muscle effect of squat in building the posterior chain thus stoping a muscle imbalance stressing the pf.

[Pegasus]

I have been thinking on the effect of different forms of squat . The emphasis onsite has been hindi type squats, which are good for stretching the pelvic floor but not as good for building the posterior chain.

[Pegasus]

I have been thinking on the effect of different forms of squat . The emphasis onsite has been hindi type squats, which are good for stretching the pelvic floor but not as good for building the posterior chain.

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Squats both stretch the pelvic floor and make it contract much greater then kegels due to the intra abdominal pressure. This is true and always mentioned But never are we mentioning that the squat is strengthing the sacrum counter pull to prevent the pelvic floor being tight.
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Lets see; low squat positions stretch the pelvic floor , a kegel is elicted when squatting which has a strength effect . When the op talks of sacrum counter pull I think he is talking about strengthening the posterior chain thereby balancing the muscle pull on the sacrum and relieving stress on the pelvic floor . While this is not the only thing that can stress the pf I think it is an important point

[MrB8]

Article: ¡Stop doing your kegels!

[Pegasus]

Thanks Mr b8 . The article has been posted before though .
While I don't exactly agree with the article it does bring out some points . The op has emphasised the strengthing effect of squats on muscles like the glutes and the lessening of stress on the pelvic floor as a result . This brings up the question of the relative benefits of different types of squats.

[Big Al]

Agreed with a lot of this How many of us are comfortable sitting in a squatting position as opposed to sitting in chairs. Not only do we detract from pelvic floor flexibility and function by not squatting instead of sitting, but muscle imbalances and inflexibility can occur that, in time, makes the natural squatting position difficult to maintain for any length of time.

[Hogama]

This is very interesting. I have personally noticed that when I'm laying down and I fold my legs to kegel it's like I can feel my pc more. The exercise work better. As stated before it might not always be the case but IMO it can help to work out. Actually this freaking explains a lot of things. I lifted heavy weights for a year. then I quit and drifted to other things. On several occasions, my sexual performance was way better. ...I recently started again and I will definitely put squats in my routine.

Very interesting. I'll let you guys know if I'm seeing anything different in due time.