Squat Bar Position?

RE: Squat Bar Position? (rippedchick)

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:34:21 GMT

The bar should be below your c2 (the back bone that sticks out at the top) not above it. Like above posted in the picture.

RE: Squat Bar Position? (NBSFighter)

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:42:43 GMT

Yeah, you're prob right mobley. If anything I bet he's holding the bar too high.

RE: Squat Bar Position? (dmobley01)

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:38:05 GMT

actually try a low bar position if it's hitting the spine right under you neck. The bar should not touch any part of your spine. It should rest on the back muscles. check your form. Don't add a towel. That won't do any good if you have poor bar position.

RE: Squat Bar Position? (Nm0ney34)

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:37:21 GMT

could always experiment with front squats if you are physically un able to put the bar on your back...

RE: Squat Bar Position? (NBSFighter)

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:31:06 GMT

Just do a high bar squat. You don't wanna mess up your spine.

RE: Squat Bar Position? (Daniel265)

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:27:57 GMT

if it realy hurts then wrap a towel around the bar and the pain should go away

Squat Bar Position? (Buddybot111)

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:50:19 GMT

I noticed that no matter how far I'm able to squeeze my back together to get that platform for the bar it still seems to rest slightly upon the very top of my spine (the bone that pops out slightly under your neck). Even if it isn't directly on it but simply touching it, I am noticing a slight sourness and pain in that area. It goes away usually by the end of the day, but sometimes lingers onto the next! I am worried about harming myself here, so I was wondering if anyone could comment on if what I'm talking about is normal or how to prevent it.

Thanks much,
Michael