Squats are an absolute necessary in weightlifting and should be in any casual gym goer's routine. The benefits to lower body strength, core strength and mobility improvements are huge so make it a priority in training.
Stepping forward into a squat rack whilst facing it after completing the set is a much safer option than trying to walk it back in backwards, especially with heavier weights. I have seen a few people miss the rack whilst walking backwards because they cannot see how far away it is from their bar. Luckily these accidents only resulted in a few bruises and a rather embarrassed look but potentially it could be a lot worse. As you descend the velocity should increase to begin with and then decrease as you approach the bottom position. Resist the temptation to accelerate into and then bounce out of the bottom position too quickly as this can put a lot more force on the knees. It should not become a dead stop but dynamic instead, as to replicate the movement required to stand out of a clean quickly. T. Fehér (2018) The Weightlifting Book < http://www.teachingweightlifting.com/> |
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Canterbury Strength Weightlifting Club
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