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Contrast training is a unique way to optimize results. Read this article by Lee Boyce about how to incorporate it into your training to pack on lean muscle mass.

By: Lee Boyce Added: March 25th, 2013
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    Pete22
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    Squat Vid - Please critique

    I train alone so any help I can get on my squat form would be good. First two sets are raw, last 3 are in briefs. One thing I notice off the bat is my elbows are pointing almost straight back; my shoulder flexibility sucks.

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    i train alone as well, this is the type of stuff I like to see, get me motivated for tomorrows squat session. your stance and drive through with the hips is great
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    what song is that?
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    Things I see are pushing your knees out (I watched mostly the last rep, since its the most important one IMO), and I can't tell if you are keeping your arch tight on the box or not, from the angle.
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    great lifts man! and great song.
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    On your briefs sets think about pushing your but back more. You're sitting straight down right now and you should be sitting back.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Reko View Post
    what song is that?
    Black Gold Reign by All Shall Perish.

    Quote Originally Posted by johnnyo_99 View Post
    i train alone as well, this is the type of stuff I like to see, get me motivated for tomorrows squat session. your stance and drive through with the hips is great
    Thanks, I appreciate the comment. It can be tough to stay motivated sometimes without training partners pushing you.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ben Moore View Post
    On your briefs sets think about pushing your but back more. You're sitting straight down right now and you should be sitting back.
    Yeah I noticed that too. This was my 4th or 5th time in the briefs so I'm still trying to learn them. Thanks.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pete22 View Post
    Yeah I noticed that too. This was my 4th or 5th time in the briefs so I'm still trying to learn them. Thanks.
    I'm fairly new to this stuff too, so I understand.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ben Moore View Post
    On your briefs sets think about pushing your but back more. You're sitting straight down right now and you should be sitting back.
    I was gonna say the same thing. Oh, also get some training partners. Pay people, blackmail them, threaten them, whatever.
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    1. Drive your head back into the bar. It's out in front of you
    2. Jack those elbows under the bar as much as possible. This will lock in your upper back and keep your chest out
    3. Don't rock on the box. Make your free squat and box squat identical. You can't rock in the hole free squatting, don't get in the habit box squatting.
    4. I'd free squat, personally
    5. Push your hips back before you bend your knees
    6. Open you knees way up. This will increase your arch, tightness and stability in the hole.

    You're strong, so just clean things up. And, go find training partners. You can't excel in powerlifting on your own.
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    Quote Originally Posted by RhodeHouse View Post
    1. Drive your head back into the bar. It's out in front of you
    2. Jack those elbows under the bar as much as possible. This will lock in your upper back and keep your chest out
    3. Don't rock on the box. Make your free squat and box squat identical. You can't rock in the hole free squatting, don't get in the habit box squatting.
    4. I'd free squat, personally
    5. Push your hips back before you bend your knees
    6. Open you knees way up. This will increase your arch, tightness and stability in the hole.

    You're strong, so just clean things up. And, go find training partners. You can't excel in powerlifting on your own.
    Thanks for the help, I'll work on this stuff.
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