The barbell pendulum is in the wrong position. The barbell is placed on the shoulder, which is the position of trapezius muscle. Go all out, the neck is not under pressure. Therefore, if the barbell is placed in the right position, the neck will not hurt.
When doing a barbell squat caused by hunchback, you don't straighten your back and look straight ahead. I always look down at my feet, which leads to compression of the spinal cord and neck pain.
2 How to do barbell squat with neck pain? Practice barbell squats with correct posture. Put the barbell on the trapezius muscle, and don't press the cervical vertebra. Look straight ahead, lean forward slightly, straighten your back, and try not to bend your knees beyond your toes.
Buy a barbell squat sheath, usually wrapped in nylon fabric, with foam filler inside, which can cushion the pressure of barbell, increase the comfort when barbell contacts with body parts, and protect the shoulder and neck position from injury.
It is very important to choose the right weight when practicing barbell squat. Beginners can practice squats with empty bars first, and then gradually increase their weight after a period of time.
3 Tips Teenagers should not squat with weight, so teenagers under 18 should not practice barbell squats too much. In addition, barbell squat has a certain influence on the knee joint, and people with degenerative arthritis and long bone spurs should not practice.