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how to squat

  • 06-11-2009 02:40AM
    #1
    318is.
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭


    hi guys i cant close my hands on the bar when im trying to squat so my hands are open with the weights on them any help please
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  • #2
    d'Oracle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,024 ✭✭✭d'Oracle


    318is. wrote: »
    hi guys i cant close my hands on the bar when im trying to squat so my hands are open with the weights on them any help please

    You are gonna need either a video or a picture so people can see what the issue is.


  • #3
    AdeT
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 168 ✭✭AdeT


    d'Oracle wrote: »
    You are gonna need either a video or a picture so people can see what the issue is.

    +1

    I've got an image of you with the bar across your shoulders and your hands on the bar (completely normal back squat stance). I don't think them being closed or open makes a huge difference - they're mostly there to control the bar rather than hold it


  • #4
    318is.
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭318is.


    my hands are back behind my neck as far as they go,so the bar is on my neck and on my fingers very sore so cant do it


  • #5
    Transform
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,394 ✭✭✭Transform


    because your chest and shoulders are tighter than a bag of guitar strings is your problem

    If you cant do the illustrated stretch here as sitting shoulder stretch -

    http://thetransformationcatalyst.wordpress.com/2009/09/02/band-pulls-for-healthy-pain-free-shoulders/

    you need more work on stretching. It will also help your bench and OH pressing and decrease chance of injury


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