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So I have had a problem with my back squatting form for some time now. No matter what pre workout mobility routine I did I ALWAYS ended up with my torso falling forward at some point. Which is very bad for your back obviously.
I then discovered Zercher Squat and fell in love with it. I had tried front squats before but wether it was the olympic grip or the "on the deltoids" one it felt unnatural and uncomfortable.
With Zercher Squat tho I was instantly able to squat with full depth with perfect form and I loved it. Did only that for month. Just wrapped a towel around the bar for my elbows and let's go. Hell I even shared my training program here and it showed Zerchers.
So today I did my Zerchers but I wanted to go a lil heavier (which is still pretty light cause I'm pathetically weak), and my elbows hurt. I had finished all of my sets wasn't satisfied with the elbow discomfort so i said to myself "hey let's try some back squat again".
And to my surprise I was able to squat to full depth with very good form. Not perfect mind you, but I filmed myself and it's nothing like before, the bar follows an almost straight trajectory. While before I fell forward noticeably.
Was very happy to back squat again. And my conclusion is the following:
Zercher Squat being a movement that allows to attain full depth more naturally and easily, it stretched the right muscles to enable me to back squat properly and safely. Therefore Zercher Squat is the perfect mobility routine for me before back squatting.
That's all friends just wanted to share it with you! Hope it will be of some use, good training to all!
I then discovered Zercher Squat and fell in love with it. I had tried front squats before but wether it was the olympic grip or the "on the deltoids" one it felt unnatural and uncomfortable.
With Zercher Squat tho I was instantly able to squat with full depth with perfect form and I loved it. Did only that for month. Just wrapped a towel around the bar for my elbows and let's go. Hell I even shared my training program here and it showed Zerchers.
So today I did my Zerchers but I wanted to go a lil heavier (which is still pretty light cause I'm pathetically weak), and my elbows hurt. I had finished all of my sets wasn't satisfied with the elbow discomfort so i said to myself "hey let's try some back squat again".
And to my surprise I was able to squat to full depth with very good form. Not perfect mind you, but I filmed myself and it's nothing like before, the bar follows an almost straight trajectory. While before I fell forward noticeably.
Was very happy to back squat again. And my conclusion is the following:
Zercher Squat being a movement that allows to attain full depth more naturally and easily, it stretched the right muscles to enable me to back squat properly and safely. Therefore Zercher Squat is the perfect mobility routine for me before back squatting.
That's all friends just wanted to share it with you! Hope it will be of some use, good training to all!
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