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[-] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago

Arched back is an issue when squatting or dead lifting or other movements with significant vertical load on the back. Not the case with bench pressing. Bouncing out of a squat is also perfectly safe.

[-] [email protected] 3 points 11 months ago

I think it's worth saying that they are advanced techniques that have a decent potential for injury. Inexperienced people should avoid them entirely. Even experienced lifters should have someone trained watching them as a spotter. Remember, your back needs to be arched for the entire set. Anything else is likely to cause injury.

I very much disagree about bouncing out of a squat. Maybe while warming up or with light weight it's ok, but with heavy weights, the safest technique is a steady and smooth motion while staring at the top of the rack to force a straight back.

[-] [email protected] 3 points 11 months ago

Oh the staring bit is a good idea. I didn't know that.

[-] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

Yep! It's a trick my coach taught me in highschool, it works great and keeps it simple

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