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Front vs. Back Squats
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Both squat variations are extremely useful in building strength, adding muscle and developing power for athletic activities
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There are differences in mechanics that make different muscle groups activate slightly differently in each version of the squat. The overall muscle recruitment is very similar though
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Proper execution is extremely important and sufficient mobility is required for both versions (although the mobility needed for front squats is greater - which is not a bad thing )
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Whichever version you prefer, it’s a good idea to work both of them in to your overall programming
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Let me know if you have any questions
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Reference: J Strength Cond Res. 2009 Jan;23(1):284-92. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0b013e31818546bb
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ELBOWS DOWN IN THE BACK SQUAT (HIGH BAR)
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When you back squat, make sure to have your elbows pointing downward. Pointing them downward is going to allow your torso be more upright and neutral.
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Pointing the elbows back can help with creating a shelf for the bar to sit on and activate the upper back muscles, but at some point (when weights get heavier) it will make you more prone to leaning forward
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Everyone will look slightly different based on how your build and your flexibility. But think downwards. A little "elbows back" is not bad. The most important thing is you maintain a good torso position throughout the squat.
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Hope you like this one! Swipe left to watch the video demonstration. Share with a friend who points their elbows to the wall behind them. Happy lifting!
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Aktuell muckt meine linke Schulter leider etwas, was mich sehr nervt. Liften über den Kopf ist kaum bis garnicht möglich. Sogar #frontsquats schmerzen etwas im Schultergelenk. Daher bin ich die letzten Tage wieder auf #backsquats umgestiegen & siehe da mein PR von vor 2,5 Monaten konnte relativ locker 5 mal gebeugt werden. #etwasstolz
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Grip and Feet Width ft. @caroline_copenhaver⠀
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When I first started working with Caroline last year, I noticed that she had trouble sitting in the bottom of an overhead squat. At first I thought that she needed to work on her mobility in her shoulders and ankles, but when I stood from the front I noticed that her feet and feet looked to be very narrow.⠀
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We widened her hands and feet out slightly and she instantly was able to get into the bottom of an overhead squat comfortably. On the comparison video at the end, you can see Caroline's bottom position with her feet and grip narrow (left) and with her feet and grip slightly wider (right).⠀
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On the left side, you can see that the bar is slightly in front of Caroline's center of gravity, and she's actually squatting back BEHIND the bar. On the right side, Caroline is wedged directly UNDER the bar. Compare how much of her body is on each side of the line on both the left and right side.⠀
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There are many different tests to use to determine how a person should determine their width on their grip and foot stance, I simply encourage one to look at all of them and determine what FEELS best for them and their athletes. Whether it's a person's technique or their training for the day, I'm very much a proponent of going by feel.⠀
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