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A7 - negative body lever straddle

Started by Barry Thorn, July 14, 2024 · 13 Replies · 62 Views

Alessandro Mainente
17 hours ago, Barry Thorn said:

Hi Alessandro

Could you give me any tips for this please? Thanks.

https://1drv.ms/v/s!ArEIvp8sRRKa3HSUNHSMXSpjrbzB

 

Hi Barry, the main focus here should be locke elbows....i can see a bit of bend at the elbows by observing the contraction of the brachioradialis..

Barry Thorn

Thanks Alessandro.

Interesting.  The tutorial video / instructions emphasise locked knees, PPT, etc and is demoed with bent elbows.

Is it certain locked elbows are required too?

 

Thanks

Barry

Alessandro Mainente
1 hour ago, Barry Thorn said:

Thanks Alessandro.

Interesting.  The tutorial video / instructions emphasise locked knees, PPT, etc and is demoed with bent elbows.

Is it certain locked elbows are required too?

 

Thanks

Barry

sorry this is the bent arm variation so, you have to bend at 90° angle.

Barry Thorn

Great, thanks! 

I actually got to this stage a couple of years ago.  Stopped for various reasons, went back to the beginning and this now feels way easier (used to hurt my lower back).

I've slowed things right down in terms of progression and, aside from the fact it helps you develop strength properly, I notice that you become more aware of the various body tensions you need to develop in order to complete the move properly...

 

Barry Thorn

Great thanks Alessandro.

Barry Thorn

Thanks - that's about as wide as it goes.  It's there or thereabouts.

Alessandro Mainente
5 hours ago, Barry Thorn said:

Thanks - that's about as wide as it goes.  It's there or thereabouts.

perfect!