Midline Stabilization
One of the key components to the squat (and any other athletic move), is midline stabilization. We had the fortune of taking Kelly Starrett’s (Crossfit San Fransico) seminar last weekend and he describes how to stabilize your midline before squatting.
1) Start by tightening your abs
2) Pull your belly button in. Picture yourself pulling the zipper of your pants up with your belly button.
3) Make sure you keep your head in line with your spine.
4) Push your butt back 1 inch, then squat. Don’t let your knees move first on the way down.
5) Hold onto a bar if you need to until you feel you can hold your midline tight while squatting.
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