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Right, this would be my normal grip width for squats, firmly within the rings.

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This is what I tried today, index finger on the rings. The lighter weights felt great but I had a job keeping the bar from sliding down once the weight crept up, lead to me leaning forward loads.
http://s1114.photobucket.com/user/o...7-416E-B485-9010503B6F4F_zpsvwwt2bbl.jpg.html

Second one. Give it a bit of time and focus on really pulling your tricep in to your back near the armpit, like your trying to crush something there.

Also the problem with things like "chest up" is its the end result of a sum of other things being in place. Take care of them and it generally falls in to place. It's similar to shouting "Beat the defender" without actually telling them how to do it.
 
Second one. Give it a bit of time and focus on really pulling your tricep in to your back near the armpit, like your trying to crush something there.

Also the problem with things like "chest up" is its the end result of a sum of other things being in place. Take care of them and it generally falls in to place. It's similar to shouting "Beat the defender" without actually telling them how to do it.

I tried a lower grip on the bar today and it did seem a bit easier but I've managed to rub some of the skin off my back while trying out the different positions.

Your tip re: triceps makes sense as I couldn't seem to move my arms any lower. Trying it out at my desk now obviously without a barbell!
 
I tried a lower grip on the bar today and it did seem a bit easier but I've managed to rub some of the skin off my back while trying out the different positions.

Your tip re: triceps makes sense as I couldn't seem to move my arms any lower. Trying it out at my desk now obviously without a barbell!

A lot of people use the cue "bend the bar" but a lot of people don't really get it until your explain that you want to attempt a lat pulldown on the barbell
 
I tried low bar squats again today and I think it suits my body mechanics better than the high bar version.

I was going to ask about wrists hurting a bit but then noticed some other people mentioning the same problem earlier in this thread.

Any tips to avoid wrist pain? I need to put my hands under the bar as opposed to wrapped around it?
 
Right, this would be my normal grip width for squats, firmly within the rings.

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This is what I tried today, index finger on the rings. The lighter weights felt great but I had a job keeping the bar from sliding down once the weight crept up, lead to me leaning forward loads.
http://s1114.photobucket.com/user/o...7-416E-B485-9010503B6F4F_zpsvwwt2bbl.jpg.html

Do you 'hinge' before you squat once you've got the bar set?

Second one. Give it a bit of time and focus on really pulling your tricep in to your back near the armpit, like your trying to crush something there.

Also the problem with things like "chest up" is its the end result of a sum of other things being in place. Take care of them and it generally falls in to place. It's similar to shouting "Beat the defender" without actually telling them how to do it.

Great post. I must look a right fussy cvnt getting settled into it on the first rep! :lol:
 
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If you're stuggling to pull your tricep in to your lats. Spray some deep heat on the lat, close to but not in the armpit. That tends to remind you.
 
Any tips for stopping your knees bending in? :lol:

I'm a bastard for that like.

If it's not related to proper bracing and making sure everything is firing properly, including muscles that are often 'switched off' (glutes are the big one), then a really mild band around the knees can be useful to enforce the actual motor pattern as well as strengthen
 
Showed an old mate how to squat this morning. His first time ever squatting and managed 120kg for 5 easy reps. Tought him three main things:

- Proper bracing and spinal position
- Engaging the lats
- Sitting in to the squat
 
Showed an old mate how to squat this morning. His first time ever squatting and managed 120kg for 5 easy reps. Tought him three main things:

- Proper bracing and spinal position
- Engaging the lats
- Sitting in to the squat

Is this the 'hinge' thing that some people mention? I.e. you purposefully stick your arse out and down to initiate the downward movement/break at the hips?

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=118359041
 
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