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06-04-2010, 05:15 AM
I squat close stance, olympic, high bar style. I'm just doing my own pyramiding 5x5 right now and currently acclimating into my program. meaning that I am working with lighter weights for the next 2-3 weeks (relatively speaking, of course). I tried a slightly difference stance today which I love. it is feet slightly closer than shoulder width, toes 15 degrees outward or so. with light weight (for me), i am perfectly upright, tight core, arched lower back with my ass on my calves..
so I tried a few reps at slightly higher than this weeks scheduled working weight just to feel the difference stance out with tougher weight and it was immediately apparent that my hips are coming up in my ascent before they should, causing me to lose my upright position.. its certainly not turning into a GM but i want to improve. is there any kind of suggested assistance I can add to my routine to keep my form the way it should be? thanks.. sorry if this is a dumb question.
edit: i want to add that I have outstanding ham/glute/hip flexibility which i work on EOD and i dont think that is part of my prob
so I tried a few reps at slightly higher than this weeks scheduled working weight just to feel the difference stance out with tougher weight and it was immediately apparent that my hips are coming up in my ascent before they should, causing me to lose my upright position.. its certainly not turning into a GM but i want to improve. is there any kind of suggested assistance I can add to my routine to keep my form the way it should be? thanks.. sorry if this is a dumb question.
edit: i want to add that I have outstanding ham/glute/hip flexibility which i work on EOD and i dont think that is part of my prob