Squat

[Newby]

When doing squats should my hands just be there to steady the bar or should I force the bar up with my hands a bit.

[dope540]

steady the bar and to create a synergistic effect.

when you squeeze the hell out of the bar in a squat, you activate all the muscles in your arm, shoulders and helps you stay solid and have a tight upper back where the bar is resting on.

[Newby]

Cheers. So i'll squeeze the bar with my hands rather than trying to lift it off my back.

[mutchin]

While there is a thread going on squats, what does everyone use to ease the pressure of the bar accross shoulders?

I use on of the random towels in the gym folded a few times and rest the bar on that.

Any better ways?

Thanks!

[dope540]

don't really use anything.

you'll get used o it. your body will pack on the mass to protect you.

if you can get a tight upper back and squeeze your shoulder blades together, you can create a little shelf for the bar to sit on.

[aq3of8]

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While there is a thread going on squats, what does everyone use to ease the pressure of the bar accross shoulders?

I use on of the random towels in the gym folded a few times and rest the bar on that.

Any better ways?

Thanks!

what dope said, theres padding at our gym, but tbh, youre better off just getting used to it.

[mutchin]

Ok no bother! Cheers lads