upper back

Hatfield squats at first glance may look like something only the YOLO king @ericbugenhagenofficial would do, but the bar is surprisingly stable on the back and they have a few notable advantages over regular back squats. - No stress on the shoulders or elbows (the original purpose). - Much less focus on technique required, similar to belt squats. - Less risk of failing reps, as you can assist with your arms. - You can stay more upright to focus on the quads, get more ROM and spare the spine. - The forward center of gravity involves the upper back, similar to front squats. The technique is fundamentally the same as other squats. If you have safety bars, give them a try! Model: IFBB Pro @eveluhtala Location: @strengthfactory.nl #hatfieldsquats #squats #quads #legs #legday #strength #muscle #training #exercise #form #fitness #mennohenselmans #personaltrainer #personaltrainers #personaltraining #personaltrainerlife #personaltraineronline

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• Keep your elbows directly below your wrists. To achieve this, your upper back should generally be arched as much as possible in the bottom position. Your lower back should remain neutral. To extend your thoracic but not your lumbar spine, flex your glutes and push your hips forward in the bottom position. • Don’t move the dumbbells towards your shoulders. Let them come all the way down with your elbows out to the sides and then slightly forward in the bottom position to get your elbows down as far as possible. If needed, rotate the dumbbells on the way down (supinating the wrist) to avoid having the dumbbells touch your shoulders and limit your range of motion. • To get the weights up for the first rep, you’ll have to use some swing. Swing the dumbbells back and then forward explosively. Quickly lunge forward and thrust your elbows under the dumbbells to catch the weight in the starting position. Reposition the dumbbells and press up the weight. What do you think about this exercise? Model: IFBB Pro @eveluhtala Location: @strengthfactory.nl #overheadpress #dumbbells #delts #strength #training #exercise #form #fitness #mennohenselmans #personaltrainer #personaltrainers #personaltraining #personaltrainerlife #personaltraineronline

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