EXECUTION Assume a seated position on an incline bench set at approximately a 30-45° angle. Spread the legs slightly with feet flat on the floor to maintain good balance. The hips, shoulders, and head should be resting on the bench. Hold a barbell with a pronated (overhand, palms away) grip. Hands should be slightly […]
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EXECUTION Jump or step up to a high bar so that when you are holding the bar, your body hangs freely without your feet touching the floor. If you use wrist straps, stand on a low stool or bench when you adjust the straps. When hanging from the bar, your arms and lower body should
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EXECUTION Jump or step up on a low stool to grasp a high bar so that the body can hang freely without the feet touching the floor. Also use a small footstool to stand on when adjusting straps to support your grip. Assume a full hanging position with a slight arch in the lower back,
Execution Assume a balanced standing position holding dumbbells in the hands. The arms should be straight and alongside the body. The grip should be neutral; that is, the palms of the hands should face the midline of the body so that the thumb is forward and the little finger is pointed toward the rear.
Many bodybuilders use the hack squat as a replacement for the squat. However, they are not identical exercises since the hack squat stresses the knee (and the quadriceps close to the knee) to a much greater extent than in the free weight squat. How you execute the hack squat in relation to your physical abilities