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Old 03-10-2008, 12:45 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Jodi View Post
So, Lisa, am I suppose to be reaching down with the dumbbells as low as the person does in the first video you posted? I know I'm not reaching that far down.
Exactly where the DBs end up will look a little different for every individual. It depends on limb length and body size. The key is to reach forward toward your feet. We want to keep a neutral spine but lengthen the glute from the top and bottom.

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Originally Posted by missjane View Post
So, Lisa, the book shows a very low box (one riser). You mention to get the back knee below the box. So, are we basically almost going to the floor with the back knee, then, in order to get below the box?
IMO, yes.
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