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Barbell Placement for High Bar and Low Bar Back Squats

There are two main styles of the back squats, the high bar back squat and the low bar back squat.

In most cases you’ll see recreational lifters, CrossFitters, and beginners use the high bar position.

The low bar position is generally used by those training for maximum strength or powerlifting.

Both are correct and it’s up to you which you perform based on your goals & how you’ve been trained.

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Hip Width Stance vs. Shoulder Width Stance & When To Use Them

The way you stand matters.

From how you stand when you engage with others to how you stand when you deadlift a heavy barbell… your stance matters.

As I review someone’s movement technique, the stance is often the first thing I check. If it’s off, the whole movement will be off.

Let’s discuss the different stance widths, when to use each, and why it matters so much.

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Is Fiber Good For Health, Digestion and Fat Loss?

Are you looking for a dietary “hack” that helps you shrink that belly, hips or thighs?

Well, unfortunately, most fat loss “hacks” are really just ways for powder and pill pushers to line their pockets at your expense.

But alas! There’s a science, research, and experience-based change you can make to your nutrition to help you move that fat loss needle! FIBER!

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