< strong>Squat variation: front handle squat!
Squat is an action that every athlete or fitness enthusiast should do, it can be very good Help you improve your strength muscles, improve your figure, and improve your sports performance! In the gym, it is very cool to set up the plates, pick up the barbell, and then do a powerful squat
There are many variations of squats. Different equipment and different practices will have different experiences. Common goblet squats, barbell front squats, back squats (high bar and low bar), hexagonal barbell squats, etc.< /span>
However, not everyone is very adaptable to performing barbell squats. There is a group of people who want to perform barbell squats on their backs. When squatting, it is difficult for them to "pin" their arms to the barbell. Even if they hold the barbell with a wide grip, it is still very unnatural! It is not suitable for this kind of people to practice barbell squats
If you have the above problems when performing back squats, maybe you Try another alternative to the traditional back squat!
Pre-positioned Handle Squat:
Many physical training centers abroad will be equipped with special squat bars (SSB bar in the picture below ), a safety bar with two handles in the front
Benefits of SSB bars:
1. For people who have poor shoulder mobility and cannot comfortably perform back squats, their hands can be directly and comfortably held on the handle of the SSB bar. Squat straight away without restriction of shoulder mobility or shoulder discomfort
2. Place the SSB bar on your upper back. The position is closer to the center of gravity of the body, which can greatly reduce the pressure on the lower back (such as shear force) and exercise more hips and lower limbs.
3. The SSB bar allows you to perform grip-like movements and bear greater loads
Although the SSB bar is a great squat option, it is very rare in the gym. What should I do?
You can try using tension bands to simulate the movements of the SSB bar (demonstration in the picture below)
