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How can i stop the back of my heels from hurting when i squat?
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Stretch: Doing some calf stretches can help reduce your pain when squatting.
Answered 1/28/2013
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Work on....: Really stretching out your achilles tendons! if you don't know how to do this already, visit youtube and do a search for these types of exercises. Type in "achilles tendon stretches" and a bunch of videos will turn up to help you.
Answered 1/29/2013
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