Squat Form For Beginners #shorts #squat #beginnerworkout #legday

9 Feb 2023 · 1 min

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In this short instructional clip, fitness trainer Eric Roberts explains a common squat error—trying to keep the chest up while descending—which causes excessive lower‑back arching. He advises a slight forward lean of the torso and a subtle “karate‑chop” cue to move the hips back just enough to maintain a neutral spine. The guidance applies to squats performed with dumbbells, a barbell on the back, or any load, and is presented as a concise, supportive tip for beginners seeking proper squat mechanics.

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When you are doing squats, whether with a dumbbell, a barbell on your back, whatever, don't make this mistake. You do not want to try to keep your chest up as you are going down into your squat. You want to have a slight lean forward with your torso because when you try to keep your chest up like this, you're going to end up arching your lower back. So you want to think about karate chopping your hips back ever so slightly. Not an aggressive throwback like you do when you go out on Saturday night, but just a slight karate chop. Lean the torso forward and then drop down into your squat. Hope it helped.