How Does One Learn to Get Tight?

In today’s episode, Rebecca and I discuss how we help our lifters understand what tension should feel like in their bodies when learning how to get tight during a squat, press, bench or deadlift. As I like to say, you have to get comfortable with getting “uncomfortable.” 😉 

Here’s video of Mike T. squatting – BEST SET UP EVER FOR A SQUAT! 

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