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  1. 04-05-2008, 11:11 PM #1
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    is it alright to put the size of about a 10 pound weight under my heel of my sneaker when doing squats? i have terrible form its genetics. my back does like a good morning. i will fall on my ass if i try to sit. ive seen a video of arnold doing this he was on a rubber mat, so is it alright? ill be a little more on my toes
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    yeah its fine, i put 25s under my heels sometimes.
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    ok cool just checkin thanx.. ive been using the smith. i dont like it it doesnt work as well
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    Quote Originally Posted by 200byjune View Post
    ok cool just checkin thanx.. ive been using the smith. i dont like it it doesnt work as well
    yeah the smith is hit or miss with most people, i find it to be an uncomfortable, unnatural motion
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    Are you doing good mornings with the weight below your heels?
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    Quote Originally Posted by hobbs9963 View Post
    Are you doing good mornings with the weight below your heels?
    nope i do normal squats with it below my heels.
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