Squat Form Check

p4ulmiller
p4ulmiller Posts: 588 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Would welcome feedback please folks:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEtJXQf7QJk

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  • _benjammin
    _benjammin Posts: 1,224 Member
    Pretty good except you should go lower and get out of those shoes. Assume you are lifting at home so barefoot would be better.
  • missADS1981
    missADS1981 Posts: 364 Member
    agree, looking good just go a bit lower. also focus on breathing, big breath in before going down
  • micheleb15
    micheleb15 Posts: 1,418 Member
    Have you posted this on the Eat, Train, Progress group board? You will get some trustworthy feedback there. Not saying you won't here, but it's a great group.
  • jwdieter
    jwdieter Posts: 2,582 Member
    Looks like a warmup? If it's not, just looked pretty easy for you. If it is a warmup, might want to record a work set to get more useful feedback on form breakdowns.
  • Cherimoose
    Cherimoose Posts: 5,208 Member
    Notice how the bar moves forward, instead of straight down. Practice initiating the movement with the hips instead of the knees.. In other words, first move your butt back, then bend the knees.

    Other than that, stand taller at the top (squeeze glutes).
  • p4ulmiller
    p4ulmiller Posts: 588 Member
    Thanks everyone.

    Some great advice to take on board!
  • steve_mfp
    steve_mfp Posts: 170 Member
    Pretty good except you should go lower and get out of those shoes. Assume you are lifting at home so barefoot would be better.

    This. Go barefoot or get a pair of chuck taylors or wrestling shoes. There are professional shoes for squatting and deadlifts but really not necessary for most individuals.
    Notice how the bar moves forward, instead of straight down. Practice initiating the movement with the hips instead of the knees.. In other words, first move your butt back, then bend the knees.

    Other than that, stand taller at the top (squeeze glutes).

    When you sit back, you want to feel like you are sitting down. Your hip cage needs to initiate the movement. Your lower back needs a little more arch and less leaning forward. When you you come up you want to feel as if your hips are coming up under the bar. Weight should never be felt on the toes, knees always pressing out.

    Here is a great video series on proper squat form, how to trouble-shoot weak areas and developing accessory exercises for your weak spots.

    http://train.elitefts.com/instructional/so-you-think-you-can-squat-parts-1-5/

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