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]]>First, if you are going for a heavier weight than usual, it’s always a good idea to lift with a spotter, meaning that somebody stands near you and is ready to help you pick up the weight should you fail the lift. Even if you don’t have a gym buddy, you can always ask a stranger at the gym to help spot you, as long as they’re not in the middle of a set of their own.
But if you don’t have a spotter, you can still safely do a heavy squat by setting up the safety pins in the squat rack. That way, when you fail your squat, you can sink further down, letting the barbell rest on the safety pins, and then step out from underneath the bar. It’s very simple and won’t hurt you at all.
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]]>As a free weight exercise, it’s incredibly important to work your way up with barbell back squats. So go ahead and start with very low weight, even just the bar, at first until you really master the correct form.
Be careful to avoid dropping your chin to your chest, as it can make you hunch forward and mess up your squat form.
To avoid letting your spine flex while squatting, make sure to always keep your chest up when you squat.
With your feet shoulder-width apart and your toes turned out slightly, make sure that your knees stay in line with your toes during the whole squat, not caving inward.
Your weight should be in your heels and mid-foot when you squat. Having it too far forward will put too much pressure on your knees. If this is hard for you, you may need to work on your hamstring flexibility.
Using your breath to brace your core can help you to be able to squat more weight. Take a deep breath before you lift and hold the air in your lungs as you lower into your squat. Exhale when you return to the start position.
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]]>First, if you are going for a heavier weight than usual, it’s always a good idea to lift with a spotter, meaning that somebody stands near you and is ready to help you pick up the weight should you fail the lift. Even if you don’t have a gym buddy, you can always ask a stranger at the gym to help spot you, as long as they’re not in the middle of a set of their own.
But if you don’t have a spotter, you can still safely do a heavy squat by setting up the safety pins in the squat rack. That way, when you fail your squat, you can sink further down, letting the barbell rest on the safety pins, and then step out from underneath the bar. It’s very simple and won’t hurt you at all.
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]]>The post How to Master the Barbell Back Squat appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.
]]>As a free weight exercise, it’s incredibly important to work your way up with barbell back squats. So go ahead and start with very low weight, even just the bar, at first until you really master the correct form.
Be careful to avoid dropping your chin to your chest, as it can make you hunch forward and mess up your squat form.
To avoid letting your spine flex while squatting, make sure to always keep your chest up when you squat.
With your feet shoulder-width apart and your toes turned out slightly, make sure that your knees stay in line with your toes during the whole squat, not caving inward.
Your weight should be in your heels and mid-foot when you squat. Having it too far forward will put too much pressure on your knees. If this is hard for you, you may need to work on your hamstring flexibility.
Using your breath to brace your core can help you to be able to squat more weight. Take a deep breath before you lift and hold the air in your lungs as you lower into your squat. Exhale when you return to the start position.
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