| Feature | “Hot” Style | |--------|----------------| | | High — glutes, quads, core, lats all braced | | Shoulder angle | Full open (180°+) — ears between arms | | Line shape | Straight or slightly hollow (not arched) | | Balance type | Corrective via finger/palm pressure, not body bending | | Endurance | Holds 20–60s, often in sets | | Entry | Usually kick-up or straddle press | | Exit | Controlled lower to standing |
Critical for achieving a perfectly vertical line.