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The use of a belt should not be depended on. If used properly it can be an awesome tool to give feedback on whether you are bracing your core or not. It'll let you know if you lose tension or if you are able to keep it throughout the movement. Don't think you are invincible with a belt on, you can still get hurt if your concentration breaks or you get lazy.

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A common error I often see while people are performing pull-ups or chin-ups is over recruiting their traps to help with pulling. This can be spotted by noticing the limited amount of space between the shoulders and ears. A good drill to help pack the shoulders and to keep the shoulders away from the ears are hanging shrugs. All you have to do is hang from the bar, tighten your entire body and pull your shoulders down away from your ears and then back to resting. You can try performing sets of 10 to get used to the motion.

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Squats on squats on squats. Informative talk with @kiefer_lammi this morning made me realize I need to stop limiting myself and put some weight on the bar. Listening to someone you respect is helpful to facilitate growth as a person. I appreciate all those who help me.

A video posted by Denzel Allen (@powerofstrength) on Dec 30, 2016 at 1:27pm PST

Monday. Treating my shoulders right. Some Barbell overhead press, double racked farmer carry, trx row. Plus some other miscellaneous exercises. Push/pull.

A video posted by Denzel Allen (@powerofstrength) on Dec 19, 2016 at 3:03pm PST

Trying to keep these shoulders feeling healthy as I up my benching volume. Just so happens that Turkish get ups are great for keeping the hips healthy as well which is helpful for after I play 🏀.

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I got squats on squats on squats. Trying to throw more meat on these legs. Back Squats Front Squat for extra quad work plus core stability. Lateral band walks for often neglected lateral movement plus it helps keep the glutes strong and fired up. Single Arm farmer carry for some trunk stability and grip work. Not on film SLDL with cook band to help with ankle pronation. Always have a why!

A video posted by Denzel Allen (@powerofstrength) on Dec 1, 2016 at 1:19pm PST