POP QUIZ: Head Position During Squat Exercise

[workoutz]

During the squat [and all other exercises], which describes the best position for the head?

a) Facing slightly up
b) Facing slightly down
c) Straight ahead
d) Pick a spot high on the wall and stare at it during the exercise

[gavind1]

I would give it a guess but is it slightly upwards to maintain balance?

[workoutz]

The best position for the head is straight ahead. The aim is to retain what is known as a "neutral spine." This is true of any and all exercises. A neutral spine is what is achieved when you stand upright with the head straight. This is the safest position for the spine.