Form check on squat

[cliftonite]

295X6:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgP6ptrL2hc&feature=*********

 

[SociallyChallenged]

First thing, the video is at an angle that makes it hard to see depth so I can't comment on that. The things that I notice are all on the way up. When you first start to drive up, your back rounds - that's likely because you aren't actively trying to maintain a flat back. I mean, I'm sure you are, but it's not sufficient at this weight. In addition, as you do this, your center of mass shifts slightly forward, resulting in you bending too far forward. It's not the worst I've seen, but it's significant and I imagine it does affect your efficiency and drive.

Tips: push your butt back and try to maintain a neutral spine as your drive up with weight more on the heels than the toes. Try it out at lighter weights, see how it feels, and then begin incorporating the new form at your work weights.

 

[IHateMyJob2004]

I was tlaking to someone at work. And we disagreed on head position. I always thought it was supposed to be that the head straight. Meaning if you stood straight up you would look at eye level at a point on a wall in front of you. I try to maintain that head position throughout the squat.

 

[cliftonite]

I was tlaking to someone at work. And we disagreed on head position. I always thought it was supposed to be that the head straight. Meaning if you stood straight up you would look at eye level at a point on a wall in front of you. I try to maintain that head position throughout the squat.

That is what I try to do (while keeping my neck neutral).

 

[CPA]

I was tlaking to someone at work. And we disagreed on head position. I always thought it was supposed to be that the head straight. Meaning if you stood straight up you would look at eye level at a point on a wall in front of you. I try to maintain that head position throughout the squat.

I'm a Starting Strength convert and look down, about 5-6 feet ahead of me. That keeps the spine in a natural straight position through the entire squat.

 

[Pantlegz]

your hips and shoulders should rise at the same time. I've had a hard time with this at times too. I just remind myself to keep my shoulders back as I'm coming out of the hole. The rest is hard to see...