#squatvariation

Watch my set up. I STEADILY go under the bar. I then STEADILY slide up against the bar, retracting my #scapula until I FEEL the bar CONNECT to the shed that's formed by said scapula. This should also help with pushing the bar off the hooks without much effort. Don't ever squat JUST to remove the bar off the hook. That's wasted energy. Also, for those of you who think the #lowbarsquat mainly hits the #posteriorchain: tell me how the #quads are not being worked here. I'll wait. If you're new to the low bar style let me assure you now that yes, this #squatvariation does hit your quads. Mine are pretty #strong and pretty aculted as well. Yours will be too. Just work them hard, work them often. Here's 230x5x5 at the legendary @apollongym. #mikealexandercpt #unitedinstrength #apollngym #powerbodybuilding #hardgainer #bergencountypersonaltrainer #eastrutherfordpersonaltrainer #onlinehardgainercoach #oneononepersonaltraining #lankylifters #talllifters #fullbodytraining #hardgainernutrition (at Apollon Gym) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ4FsNtD-GX/?igshid=fetkxflpgtdq

Back at the legendary @apollongym and the gym is eerily...empty. No, that's not to make of the current situation. Do what you can to stay healthy! I discovered a different #safetysquatbar and gave it a whirl. It's 45lbs and the handles are longer, which is actually far more comfortable for me. So here's my last week of using #safetybarsquats as a main lift, as I'll be going back to the traditional #squat next week, possibly relegating this #squatvariation to #assistancework. I'll also be decreasing the amount of reps per set and increasing the number of sets to keep the intensity high, not fatigue to quickly and keep things at a 24 or 25 rep range. That's really the secret to #powerbodybuilding, rep after rep, not throwing in #bodybuilding style #isolationexercises after a big move. Want more #muscle? Reps. Want more #strength . Reps. All about #highvolumetraining! #unitedinstrength #powerlifting #apollngym #legionathletics #teamlegion #legionpulse #nasm #nasmcpt #onlinestrengthcoach #beginnersstrengthcoach #intermediatestrengthcoach #fullbodystrength #fullbodytraining #centraljerseyexists #stayhealthy (at Apollon Gym) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9xZJ8VDJ5D/?igshid=djpbqmzux4v6

More.#safetysquat fun, this time at the legendary @apollongym! A tip or two about this incredible #squatvariation: always use light weight and warmup sets to practice keeping your back as upright as you can. Also, since your arms are in a neutral position and to your sides, squeeze them against your #lats to activate them, they're crucial in keeping the back upright and keeping you tight throughout the move. Here's 235x3x8 on an @elitefts #yokebar. #unitedinstrength #powerbodybuilding #powerlifting #bodybuilding #apollngym #legionathletics #legionpulse #teamlegion #nasm #nasmcpt #nasmcertified #igpowerlifting #igbodybuilding #onlinestrengthcoach #beginnersstrengthcoach #intermediatestrengthcoach #fullbodytraining #fullbodystrength #highreps (at Apollon Gym) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8pJZ9LDUdQ/?igshid=16ssq28xauwze