Squat Pain

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  • hncary
    hncary Posts: 176 Member
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    Big_Nothing wrote: »
    Looks like you are doing a high bar squat. Position the bar high on your back, not your neck, right at the bottom of your traps. Use as narrow a grip as you feel comfortable with. Squeeze your upper back muscles together, like you're trying to squish a grape between your should blades. This should eliminate any pain in your neck and keep you from having to use a bar pad.

    Thank you. I don't think I was squeezing my back muscles enough after reading everyone's recommendations so hopefully that will fix the problem.
  • lemonsnowdrop
    lemonsnowdrop Posts: 1,298 Member
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    Honestly, I had a little bit of soreness on my neck when I first started lifting, even though I held the bar in the correct position. I think it's something your body adjusts to (like cycling and butt pain) as long as you have good form.

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