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Fitness 101 September Digital Magazine

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[TRAINING]<br />

We show you how<br />

#4<br />

Back Squat<br />

1. SET-UP: The squat rack pins should be set more<br />

or less at the height of your clavicles in order to get<br />

under the bar easily.<br />

2. HAND GRIP: Choose a grip similar to the grip you<br />

would normally use for an overhead press and hook<br />

your hands under the bar.<br />

3. PLACEMENT: With the bar resting on the base of<br />

the neck, lying across the top of your traps, squeeze<br />

your shoulder blades together to create a nice<br />

comfortable cushion for the bar to rest on – this is<br />

the most favourable position for beginners.<br />

4. UN-RACK: It is super important to take this step<br />

seriously. If you are sturdy under the bar, you set<br />

yourself up for good form so tighten your core as you<br />

step away from the squat rack. If you make mistakes<br />

during this process, you’re likely to be unbalanced<br />

and make mistakes when you squat.<br />

5. MOVEMENT: Keeping your elbows facing down<br />

towards the ground and your eyes looking straight<br />

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