Comments on: First Time Front Squatters and Squat Progressions http://dannymclarty.com/2012/08/first-time-front-squatters-and-squat-progressions/ Mon, 07 Apr 2014 16:25:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: danny http://dannymclarty.com/2012/08/first-time-front-squatters-and-squat-progressions/comment-page-1/#comment-918 danny Thu, 02 Aug 2012 01:35:24 +0000 http://dannymclarty.com/?p=4176#comment-918 You're welcome, Elizabeth! And thank YOU! :) You’re welcome, Elizabeth! And thank YOU! :)

]]> By: danny http://dannymclarty.com/2012/08/first-time-front-squatters-and-squat-progressions/comment-page-1/#comment-917 danny Thu, 02 Aug 2012 01:29:28 +0000 http://dannymclarty.com/?p=4176#comment-917 Thanks, Katie! Yep, they do work a lot of muscle groups all at once, making them a great big-bang-for-your-buck movement! Thanks, Katie! Yep, they do work a lot of muscle groups all at once, making them a great big-bang-for-your-buck movement!

]]> By: Elizabeth http://dannymclarty.com/2012/08/first-time-front-squatters-and-squat-progressions/comment-page-1/#comment-914 Elizabeth Wed, 01 Aug 2012 23:30:58 +0000 http://dannymclarty.com/?p=4176#comment-914 Squats are my absolute favourite workout especially combined with dumbbells or barbells. They work the best part of your body and just about anyone can do one, but most people do it WRONG. So thank you for this insight. It's perfect! Squats are my absolute favourite workout especially combined with dumbbells or barbells. They work the best part of your body and just about anyone can do one, but most people do it WRONG. So thank you for this insight. It’s perfect!

]]> By: Katie @wishandwhimsy http://dannymclarty.com/2012/08/first-time-front-squatters-and-squat-progressions/comment-page-1/#comment-913 Katie @wishandwhimsy Wed, 01 Aug 2012 23:23:46 +0000 http://dannymclarty.com/?p=4176#comment-913 Great post! I love squats and how many muscle groups you can work with them. I'm particularly a fan of the goblet squat, which you highlighted in the post. Proper form is key to remember when performing any squat to receive the most benefit. Great post! I love squats and how many muscle groups you can work with them. I’m particularly a fan of the goblet squat, which you highlighted in the post. Proper form is key to remember when performing any squat to receive the most benefit.

]]> By: danny http://dannymclarty.com/2012/08/first-time-front-squatters-and-squat-progressions/comment-page-1/#comment-910 danny Wed, 01 Aug 2012 21:35:00 +0000 http://dannymclarty.com/?p=4176#comment-910 Thank you! Yeah, getting the bar "racked" across the shoulder can be difficult. And at first you feel like you are being choked... but that feeling goes away and with practice it becomes just like riding a bike. Just remember to get your elbow high. Actively drive them up so that your shoulders take the load rather than your wrist. If that still doesn't work, maybe the "genie" grip will work better for you. Shown here ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZ7v3CvEhEM Thank you!

Yeah, getting the bar “racked” across the shoulder can be difficult. And at first you feel like you are being choked… but that feeling goes away and with practice it becomes just like riding a bike.

Just remember to get your elbow high. Actively drive them up so that your shoulders take the load rather than your wrist.

If that still doesn’t work, maybe the “genie” grip will work better for you. Shown here … http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZ7v3CvEhEM

]]> By: danny http://dannymclarty.com/2012/08/first-time-front-squatters-and-squat-progressions/comment-page-1/#comment-909 danny Wed, 01 Aug 2012 21:28:45 +0000 http://dannymclarty.com/?p=4176#comment-909 I agree Jody... people need to check their ego at the door and master form before they worry about how heavy the weight is. Especially with a movement like a squat! I agree Jody… people need to check their ego at the door and master form before they worry about how heavy the weight is. Especially with a movement like a squat!

]]> By: StoriesAndSweetPotatoes http://dannymclarty.com/2012/08/first-time-front-squatters-and-squat-progressions/comment-page-1/#comment-901 StoriesAndSweetPotatoes Wed, 01 Aug 2012 20:13:25 +0000 http://dannymclarty.com/?p=4176#comment-901 Great post! Everyone should squat! I can not get the bar on me to front squat. I need someone to teach me one day. But the back squat is my favorite. Great post! Everyone should squat! I can not get the bar on me to front squat. I need someone to teach me one day. But the back squat is my favorite.

]]> By: Jody - Fit at 54 http://dannymclarty.com/2012/08/first-time-front-squatters-and-squat-progressions/comment-page-1/#comment-900 Jody - Fit at 54 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 20:12:31 +0000 http://dannymclarty.com/?p=4176#comment-900 Love it & a great informational & learning post! So few do front squats! When they do, they don't realize they have ti use lighter weight. ;-) Love it & a great informational & learning post! So few do front squats! When they do, they don’t realize they have ti use lighter weight. ;-)

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