Integrated Approach to Correcting the High-Bar Back Squat From “Excessive Forward Leaning”

ABSTRACT THE HIGH-BAR BACK SQUAT IS OFTEN CONSIDERED A CORNERSTONE IN AN ATHLETE'S PHYSICAL TRAINING PROGRAM BECAUSE OF ITS CAPACITY TO ENHANCE LOWER-BODY STRENGTH DEVELOPMENT. HOWEVER, MOVEMENT COMPENSATIONS ARE COMMON WITH MANY EXHIBITING AN “EXCESSIVE FORWARD LEAN” DURING THEIR TECHNIQUE. THIS ARTICLE AIMS TO OUTLINE THE POTENTIAL REASONS FOR THIS COMPENSATION. FURTHERMORE, POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS THAT COACHES COULD CONSIDER TO ADDRESS EXCESSIVE FORWARD LEAN AND OPTIMIZE HIGH-BAR BACK SQUAT TECHNIQUE HAVE BEEN OFFERED.

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