JeffC
Level 7 Valued Member
@bflare When I started Weightlifting one of the first things I was taught was how to fail safely. Then later we had a mentoring program where we would work with younger and novice lifters, along with our coach. It was drilled into us to teach trainees to bail on a bad rep safely as to not try to save a comprised Lift and get injured(you save that for competition). Bad makes happen but do not help, and even may set you back. Most coaches and lifters overlook this fundamental skill.
@Steve Freides I am biased, I hate the High Bar Squat. I am not in a habit of hating things, and I do not take the word lightly. I have given the High Bar Squat a far test at least twice over the years. I do not see the point for training purposes. If you compete in a max squat, a high bar Goodmorning Squat may be the way to go, but for us mortals Deadlifts will fill that role.
For someone who is hyper mobile, even though I do not know specifically what that means, I would assume they would have a rock solid bottom position.
Goblet Squats are a core exercise, stretch, and activation drill for for me. It all depends on how you preform them.
@Steve Freides I am biased, I hate the High Bar Squat. I am not in a habit of hating things, and I do not take the word lightly. I have given the High Bar Squat a far test at least twice over the years. I do not see the point for training purposes. If you compete in a max squat, a high bar Goodmorning Squat may be the way to go, but for us mortals Deadlifts will fill that role.
For someone who is hyper mobile, even though I do not know specifically what that means, I would assume they would have a rock solid bottom position.
Goblet Squats are a core exercise, stretch, and activation drill for for me. It all depends on how you preform them.
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