Because I'm bored. My squat video
BusyRaeNOTBusty
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Squats have progressed very slow for me. I was analyzing form constantly trying to figure out why my bench press was the same as my squats (115). I had done the big plates once a year ago but backed off, missed some work outs, etc and hadn't ever gone back up. I decided the reasons I was slow wasn't form but fear. I was afraid of squats. Afraid I'd hurt my knee, my back or something. Friday I said "screw it" and just put the big plates on. I got 3 reps the first time and 4 the second. Now maybe I'll make my body weight goal by the end of the year.
http://youtu.be/jHtWRq2Vi4U
http://youtu.be/jHtWRq2Vi4U
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totally with you on the 'fear' of squats. i could do a full squat, no problem - as soon as i put the bar on my back though, quarter squat
'starting strength' really helped me - who knew it was just a matter of sticking those knees out - AND starting with a broomhandle and tiny weights.
totally all physiological for me - doing it with the big bar now no problem
oh and, your squat looks great btw0 -
Very good!0
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that looks good ..
you may want to try to keep your elbows pointed down toward floor which will help you stay a little more upright....
that is all I noticed...
oh and your knees are flaring in a little which is supposed to be a no no ..but that happens to me sometimes when I go heavier0 -
Thanks for sharing!!! It looks great to me (which means little lol). I can tell you get a tad deeper than I do. Something I'm working on
Congrats on the breakthrough!!! That's awesome0 -
I like how you stand up completely between reps - many people don't do that.
Notice on the 2nd rep your head jutted forward. This is because your butt rose up faster than your shoulders, which puts your back in a risky position. First rep was perfect - hips & shoulders rise at the same pace.
You have a tendency to twist the bar to the left (see the last rep). Another risky position to be in.
Good luck.0
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