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Squats feel awkward - Apr. 27 2008 23:10:16
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Terrier
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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???
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RE: Squats feel awkward - Apr. 28 2008 0:29:59
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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.
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RE: Squats feel awkward - Apr. 28 2008 14:32:01
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Try some of these beforehand:
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=33P5AI27eiU
They limber your shoulders and wrists up so should make it more comfortable
Don't be put off by the name, you're not actually dislocating your shoulders. Start with a wide grip and move your way inwards - don't force it though
It might take a while before they start to work, but they should help
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RE: Squats feel awkward - Apr. 28 2008 17:49:15
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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.
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RE: Squats feel awkward - Apr. 30 2008 11:46:16
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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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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.
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RE: Squats feel awkward - Apr. 30 2008 11:47:37
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Did you just garb the bar in an awkward fashion then? did you find your loosend up!!
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had the same problem, just stuck with it and it was ok after a month
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RE: Squats feel awkward - Apr. 30 2008 11:48:35
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Has anyone trried squating with the bar in front of them >> it looks a tricky exercise??
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RE: Squats feel awkward - Apr. 30 2008 15:11:52
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quote:
ORIGINAL: Terrier
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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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
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RE: Squats feel awkward - Apr. 30 2008 15:27:39
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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.
Lol yeh same here John
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RE: Squats feel awkward - Apr. 30 2008 16:06:48
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Did you just garb the bar in an awkward fashion then? did you find your loosend up!!
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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..
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RE: Squats feel awkward - Apr. 30 2008 18:47:19
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don't do that thing with a broomstick, i think it ould end in a nasty injury
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