Check Points
- Maintain the natural arch in the lower back; don’t force the back into the surface. This is called the lordotic curve and is a natural stability mechanism.
- Don't allow the forearms to spread wide so that the weights are outside the line of the elbows. Move in an arc toward the center of the chest but don't clash the weights.
- Don’t contort the upper body and shoulders to thrust the weights upward. This suggests the weights are too heavy.
- If fatigue occurs during the latter repetitions of any set, reduce the repetition numbers or go for lighter weights.
- It's okay to place the weights down between sets if you wish. You don't have to hold them at the shoulders.
Now move on to the next exercise, the deadlift.
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