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Viknord · 04-14-2007, 10:21 PM

Comsat, the BSS w/OP is just plain tough

, although I must agree with others that it does get a bit easier as your muscles adapt. I still breathe hard as h#$$, but I can finish my whole workout now.

The Front-squats were really awkward for me also. I had never done them before. I started out light and have continued to increase the weight - nothing close to regular squats though.

Try keeping your elbows up nice and level, it forces the bar to rest on your shoulders - a bit more. But I still walk away from front-squats with nice red spots from the bar on my shoulders and chest.

Anyhow, keep at it Comsat. It is definitely tough, but doable.

04-14-2007, 10:21 PM	#10 (permalink)
Viknord Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SF, California Posts: 132	Comsat, the BSS w/OP is just plain tough , although I must agree with others that it does get a bit easier as your muscles adapt. I still breathe hard as h#$$, but I can finish my whole workout now. The Front-squats were really awkward for me also. I had never done them before. I started out light and have continued to increase the weight - nothing close to regular squats though. Try keeping your elbows up nice and level, it forces the bar to rest on your shoulders - a bit more. But I still walk away from front-squats with nice red spots from the bar on my shoulders and chest. Anyhow, keep at it Comsat. It is definitely tough, but doable. __________________ "cedit item retro, de terra quod fuit ante, in terras. - Titus Lucretius Carus 96-55 B.C.E." Vik's self-indulgent Training Log