I haven't been doing squats for a while I have been leg pressing but have decided to go back to them...
I am finding that I cannot grip the bar properly without finding discomfort in moving my arms that far back now passed my shoulders if that makes sense???
Has anyone else had this problem or am I just one unflexible t**t that needs some flexibility classes???
Your not the only one Try a high bar position, rest it on your traps rather than rear delts.
I find it's easier to grab the bar and pull myself under it... if I don't do that I can only get my finger tips to it or reach really wide to the collars.
Just tried this.... I could only just get it past me head >> there was me thinking the introduction of a broom would allow me to do it as well as the guy in the clip.... I need to get a grip!!
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ORIGINAL: JohnOvManchester
Just tried them... a broom handle isn't long enough LOL
I tried it with a bar and my hands are at the collars!!! I need work.
Just tried this.... I could only just get it past me head >> there was me thinking the introduction of a broom would allow me to do it as well as the guy in the clip.... I need to get a grip!!
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ORIGINAL: JohnOvManchester
Just tried them... a broom handle isn't long enough LOL
I tried it with a bar and my hands are at the collars!!! I need work.
Stick with it, it takes time but you do loosen up
You can also do it with bands or a length of rope
I got a mate of mine to try this a few weeks ago - he tried it with a 5' bar and even with his hands placed right at the ends he couldn't do it
He has very bad posture and flexibility issues though - when trying to touch his toes he can barely get his fingertips past his knees
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ORIGINAL: Terrier
Has anyone trried squating with the bar in front of them >> it looks a tricky exercise??
Sounds like front squats
I do these every week, they're superb not only for quad development but for core strength too
People who are used to back squatting often find these quite challenging, and you can't use as much weight either
Did you just garb the bar in an awkward fashion then? did you find your loosend up!!
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ORIGINAL: scruffy
had the same problem, just stuck with it and it was ok after a month
yes just grim and bare it, also found doing walkouts with a huge weight helped too, if you dont hold it you drop it and look foolish, gives you an incentive.. [:)][:)][:)][:)]