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  • #61
    Re: Front Squats....

    I watched the video I posted a link to and by following some of the things I got out of that video I have been able to get the bar down some. I spread my grip out wider and I am grabbing one hand grip at a time. The bar still isnt down to the top of my front delts but I will stay after it until I get it. In the Video he said that it might take a few weeks to get it right so Im staying after it. I tried the straps but they slipped all over the place so that was no good. Again Thanks for all the help everyone!

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    • #62
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      Originally posted by red crayon View Post
      I watched the video I posted a link to and by following some of the things I got out of that video I have been able to get the bar down some. I spread my grip out wider and I am grabbing one hand grip at a time. The bar still isnt down to the top of my front delts but I will stay after it until I get it. In the Video he said that it might take a few weeks to get it right so Im staying after it. I tried the straps but they slipped all over the place so that was no good. Again Thanks for all the help everyone!
      When you say you down to the top, where are you talking about exactly. The bar should sit on the top of the delt and not the bottom of it. If you put your hands out straight in front of you, the bar should not fall down and it shouldn't cause your arms to drop. Bar position is everything with this movement. Too low and it'll cause you to drop it and too high and it can choke you.
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      • #63
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        On top of my front delts almost against my throat. Thats the location I am aiming for. Is that the right spot?

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        • #64
          Re: Front Squats....

          Originally posted by red crayon View Post
          On top of my front delts almost against my throat. Thats the location I am aiming for. Is that the right spot?
          Yes, that's the right spot. Just be patient and you'll get it in time.
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          • #65
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            I like the bar actually behind my delts against my throat. But I still lean forward a tad and it slips just a bit. I have no clue how to keep more vertical like the guy in that vid.
            I notice that even when I sit in a chair I lean forward on the way down to sitting in that chair. Is that just bod mechanics for my bod?
            LOL if I dont lean forward I just know that Im gonna tip over backwards.
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            • #66
              Re: Front Squats....

              Originally posted by zedhed View Post
              I like the bar actually behind my delts against my throat. But I still lean forward a tad and it slips just a bit. I have no clue how to keep more vertical like the guy in that vid.
              I notice that even when I sit in a chair I lean forward on the way down to sitting in that chair. Is that just bod mechanics for my bod?
              LOL if I dont lean forward I just know that Im gonna tip over backwards.
              You have to work on your arch (arching your lower back). Once you're able to arch your lower back you won't have that feeling anymore.
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              • #67
                Re: Front Squats....

                Originally posted by zedhed View Post
                I like the bar actually behind my delts against my throat. But I still lean forward a tad and it slips just a bit. I have no clue how to keep more vertical like the guy in that vid.
                I notice that even when I sit in a chair I lean forward on the way down to sitting in that chair. Is that just bod mechanics for my bod?
                LOL if I dont lean forward I just know that Im gonna tip over backwards.
                You have to work on your arch (arching your lower back). Once you're able to arch your lower back you won't have that feeling anymore.
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                • #68
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                  Maybe trying what I do will help. I look up higher than I normally do, Push up on my heals, and lift in a power rack with the safties adjusted up higher until I get my balance working better. *Red*

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                  • #69
                    Sorry sis I tried this yesterday. I found my straps and went after it. Even with my back belt my back killed me and I hadn't even loaded up yet. I admit I have a problematic back.
                    Not for me.

                    I enjoyed working legs again though. Had an mcl issue so I've been easing back Into legs.
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                    • #70
                      Re: Front Squats....

                      Originally posted by Ironguruera View Post
                      Sorry sis I tried this yesterday. I found my straps and went after it. Even with my back belt my back killed me and I hadn't even loaded up yet. I admit I have a problematic back.
                      Not for me.

                      I enjoyed working legs again though. Had an mcl issue so I've been easing back Into legs.
                      Something you could do to help ease back into legs. It'll make the lift more dynamic is reverse band back squats. If you have a power cage you can perform this exercise. I'll make a post about it next. It make the lift lighter at the bottom (when you are completely squatted down) and makes it heavier at the top (where you are standing up). You might wonder what's great about this movement..... well, you have to generate more power to complete the lift. If it's 225lbs at the bottom and 315lbs at the top you'll need to generate 315lbs of power to complete the lift. This is a dynamic movement and not a static one where the weight remains the same.

                      Louie called this Future's Method b/c it allows you to lift the weight you'd use in the future right now.
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                      • #71
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                        I did my legs again tonight and I have got the bar on my delts. It makes my wrists hurt but after time I think that will go away. Ive descovered there are a couple of bones up there in the way, Oh well Im gonna get it its just a matter of time.

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                        • #72
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                          Originally posted by red crayon View Post
                          I did my legs again tonight and I have got the bar on my delts. It makes my wrists hurt but after time I think that will go away. Ive descovered there are a couple of bones up there in the way, Oh well Im gonna get it its just a matter of time.
                          You may want to widen your grip to make it a bit easier on your wrists. Also stretch your wrists when you done afterwards. It will make getting them under the bar easier.
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                          • #73
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                            Been battling disc problems in my lower back for years. Going to try front squats next leg night to see how it feels on my back. Looks like a more upright position that may work.
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                            • #74
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                              I look up at about 35 degrees. I also try and keep my butt and chest pushed out that keeps the arch in my back. Oh and push off of your heels. lol, try and remember all that while pushing a heavy weight.

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                              • #75
                                Re: Front Squats....

                                I added another 40lbs onto my front squat this week, not too shaby.

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