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In this instructional excerpt, Eric Roberts emphasizes that lifters should never look upward while descending into a barbell back squat. Looking up causes the neck and back to arch, increasing injury risk. Instead, he advises tucking the chin and fixing the gaze on a point that is in front of and slightly below the lifter, maintaining that eye position throughout the entire squat. This cue helps preserve a neutral spine and protects the neck and back during the movement.
