What\’s the best posture to use for weightlifting?

Posted on Tuesday July 19th, 2011 by FranRodriguez

Below, we discuss the best posture for exercising with weights in a vertical position as well as on a bench:

What\’s the correct posture to use for exercises in a vertical position?

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1. Keep your feet apart, at a distance a little greater than the width of your shoulders.

2. Keep your head and neck straight.

3. Many lifting injuries occur from having turned the head, neck, or torso.

4. You must properly follow all the steps in each exercise.

 

What\’s the best posture for bench exercises?

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1. You must try to maintain your legs on each side and firmly on the ground.

2. If the bench is too high, place your feet at the end with knees bent.

3. Raise and lower the weight with complete control, making a notable pause with each repetition.

4. You must keep your head on the bench and do not arch your back with too much intensity or lift your hips from the bench.

 

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  • Joseph McGillicuddy

    Depends on the exercise done. For freestanding squats keeping the back in a slight arc and slightly increasing it coming up from parallel protects the back and compensates for change in leverage. Also look straight ahead (or just above) during execution. Keep the abdominals tight and pelvis stationary.Exaggerate the arc more if doing front squats, JMO.

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    Wohh just what I was looking for, thankyou for posting . “Study men, not historians.” by Harry S Truman.

  • Alison Wheeler

    I agree it does depend on the exercise. Some important aspects of posture come from the feet. It is essential that a person grounds through their feet to create a stable base for any exercise.

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