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[–] player2@lemmy.dbzer0.com 54 points 1 year ago

It's not cheating, it's a healthier, more stable lifting form that activates more muscle groups. I don't compete anyways, I just want to get the most out of my gym days and this is how my personal trainer and competitive powerlift taught me.

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