The Hip Belt Squat done on a platform is a proud addition to our modest library of effective squat substitutes. It’s a movement that mimics the back squat while reducing the stress on the lower back. Weightlifters and bodybuilders who either have a lower back injury or want to add additional volume to their lower body […]
Pain in the shoulder and the elbow is a very common problem during squats. In most cases, the condition is a result of an improper bar position, poor flexibility, and an excessively narrow grip. The high bar squat position requires significantly less flexibility. If you are a low bar squatter experiencing shoulder pain, converting to […]
There are two barbell back squats variations depending on the position of the bar on your back – low bar and high bar. The low bar squat requires the lifter to place the bar lower on the back – somewhere on the middle trapezoids muscles and on top of the posterior deltoids. This placement results in a pronounced […]
In the section below, I will present you some of the common mistakes linked to the squat stance. 1.Too Narrow The most common problem originating from an excessively narrow stance is a failure to squat deep. When your squat stance is too narrow, reaching depth is harder because the mid-section clashes against the legs. A […]
In this article, nattyornot.com will present you a guideline that you can follow for your first squat workout. The information below is aimed at beginner bodybuilders with little to no experience with squats. 1.Learn how to correctly perform bodyweight squats The barbell squat is nothing more than a regular squat with a barbell on your […]
The term “Christmas tree lower back” is a bodybuilding slang describing lean and detailed spinal erectors around the lumbar area. When the fat around the lower back region is reduced to a minimum, the area resembles a Christmas tree. The term emerged in the 70s after Sammir Bannout brought the idea of back conditioning to […]
In this post, I will present you a couple of ways to increase the involvement of the chest muscles in the bench press. 1. Lower the weight Your ego may hate it, but learning proper form requires a reduction of the load. You can’t make effective changes to your technique with heavy weights. The body […]
The exercises below will develop leg strength and mass when you are not in a position to squat with a barbell. 1.Kettlebell Front Squats The kettlebell may be highly overrated, but it’s nevertheless a great tool for front squats since you can hold heavy weights in a relatively comfortable position. When doing kettlebell front squats, […]
Everybody has seen the guy who would rather die than bench press less than his training partners. When you sacrifice form for weight on the bar, you are essentially developing fake strength and training your ego, not your muscles. It would be naive to ignore the indisputable fact that everybody goes to the gym to […]
Big arms may be cool, but big lats are what separates the little boys from the men. Developing your latissimus dorsi will have a more profound effect on how you look than adding an inch to your arms. Here’s a list of the most effective lat exercises for natural bodybuilders. 1.Pull-ups (all variations) The pull-up […]