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2 form questions:
1) squats. Started SS 4 months ago, and only recently realized placement of the bar on the shoulders changes the exercise. I have been putting the bar on top of my traps, but as I understand, the moment arm for a lower-down position is shorter, leading to being able to lift slightly more... correct? Would it make sense then, that switching from an above-trap to below position would at first be slightly less weight (for a few sessions while the change pans out) and then be able to squat more?
1a) where exactly does the bar sit for a lower position? I feel like it sits nicely on my traps, but I tried a lower position today and didnt really feel like I found a happy placement.
2) standing press. When pressing, we tighten the core/abs, but do we bring the hips forward too? It seems like it bothers my back if I leave my ass out like it naturally sits, but if I bring my hips forward (which feels better for my back) I feel like I cant lift quite as much. Is this correct?
1) squats. Started SS 4 months ago, and only recently realized placement of the bar on the shoulders changes the exercise. I have been putting the bar on top of my traps, but as I understand, the moment arm for a lower-down position is shorter, leading to being able to lift slightly more... correct? Would it make sense then, that switching from an above-trap to below position would at first be slightly less weight (for a few sessions while the change pans out) and then be able to squat more?
1a) where exactly does the bar sit for a lower position? I feel like it sits nicely on my traps, but I tried a lower position today and didnt really feel like I found a happy placement.
2) standing press. When pressing, we tighten the core/abs, but do we bring the hips forward too? It seems like it bothers my back if I leave my ass out like it naturally sits, but if I bring my hips forward (which feels better for my back) I feel like I cant lift quite as much. Is this correct?
