powerlifting squat. plz form check

bigbuffbarry
bigbuffbarry Posts: 38 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
anybody that has done powerlifting, can you please comment on my form... depth mostly, i just can't tell honestly

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5d0PDQgI84

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eftf_fjlUjU

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  • DopeItUp
    DopeItUp Posts: 18,771 Member
    edited April 2017
    Hip crease is pretty much exactly at the top of the knee, it's borderline enough that it may simply depend on the federation you compete in. If you're not competing then I wouldn't worry about it, you're right there.
  • bbell1985
    bbell1985 Posts: 4,571 Member
    I second what Dope said. It's close. If you were competing you may not get 3 white lights. When I'm judging depth for myself I usually press pause and take a screen shot when I'm at the bottom. Hip crease as to be below the knee.
  • bigbuffbarry
    bigbuffbarry Posts: 38 Member
    Thanks for the input! (: It's something I've really been trying to work on. What felt parallel before was barely a half squat. Too eager to throw more weight on, I guess. I'm about as flexable as TinMan. haha. Thanks again :)
  • bbell1985
    bbell1985 Posts: 4,571 Member
    Have you tried a heeled shoe? Are those wrestling shoes?

    When I got my lifting shoes I hit depth all the time.
  • bigbuffbarry
    bigbuffbarry Posts: 38 Member
    Yes, they are wrestling shoes. Nice eye! I just can't convince myself to buy squat shoes for something I may end up not using. I've tried with 2.5lb plates and 5lb plates under the heel to simulate, but it just felt off. Thanks for the tip though, maybe when I feel strong enough to compete, I'll get some.
  • Fittreelol
    Fittreelol Posts: 2,535 Member
    I agree you're right there especially in the 365 squat. If I had to bet money I'd think it would pass in pretty much any local meet, and would possibly be red lighted in a higher level meet in the stricter feds. Here's a fun Animal Farm-ish article that may help clarify some things. http://www.usapowerlifting.com/newsletter/06/novice/novice.html

    I'm one of the few people that doesn't squat in olympic shoes. Team flat shoe ftw!!!! Don't listen to the heeled shoe propaganda. ;);)
  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,439 Member
    Fittreelol wrote: »
    I agree you're right there especially in the 365 squat. If I had to bet money I'd think it would pass in pretty much any local meet, and would possibly be red lighted in a higher level meet in the stricter feds. Here's a fun Animal Farm-ish article that may help clarify some things. http://www.usapowerlifting.com/newsletter/06/novice/novice.html

    I'm one of the few people that doesn't squat in olympic shoes. Team flat shoe ftw!!!! Don't listen to the heeled shoe propaganda. ;);)

    Different physical features determine whether flat or squat shoes work better for an individual. It isn't propaganda, it's femur length and other body proportions.
  • Fittreelol
    Fittreelol Posts: 2,535 Member
    quiksylver296 wrote: »
    Fittreelol wrote: »
    I agree you're right there especially in the 365 squat. If I had to bet money I'd think it would pass in pretty much any local meet, and would possibly be red lighted in a higher level meet in the stricter feds. Here's a fun Animal Farm-ish article that may help clarify some things. http://www.usapowerlifting.com/newsletter/06/novice/novice.html

    I'm one of the few people that doesn't squat in olympic shoes. Team flat shoe ftw!!!! Don't listen to the heeled shoe propaganda. ;);)

    Different physical features determine whether flat or squat shoes work better for an individual. It isn't propaganda, it's femur length and other body proportions.

    I was mostly joking, hence the winky faces. No one "needs" olympic shoes, and many people feel they need to spend money on Adipowers or Romaleos the instant the want to compete or to become stronger. Sure some people may find they can lift more in oly shoes, and those people should certainly feel free to wear and compete in them.
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    quiksylver296 wrote: »
    Fittreelol wrote: »
    I agree you're right there especially in the 365 squat. If I had to bet money I'd think it would pass in pretty much any local meet, and would possibly be red lighted in a higher level meet in the stricter feds. Here's a fun Animal Farm-ish article that may help clarify some things. http://www.usapowerlifting.com/newsletter/06/novice/novice.html

    I'm one of the few people that doesn't squat in olympic shoes. Team flat shoe ftw!!!! Don't listen to the heeled shoe propaganda. ;);)

    Different physical features determine whether flat or squat shoes work better for an individual. It isn't propaganda, it's femur length and other body proportions.

    yeppers- this this this.

    I bought some on a whim b/c it was black friday and they were only 62$. My friend is crazy tall- and limbs EVERYWHERE- his reaction " you need these immediately- and I don't know how I ever squatted without them!!!"

    I bought mine and was expecting my squat to feel and look better- and to be squatting way more.
    giant fat "meh"

    I have tight/short/inflexible achillies tendons- so they DO help- but they certainly were not mind blowing. Each person will feel differently.

    I will say- the shoe is significanly more different feeling than a 1/4 plate or a 5 under the heel. A LOT more stability and it really feels like the foot is glued to the floor- which is different than just providing ankle stretch.

    It's "essentially* the same thing- but honestly- it feels different.

    totally helpful I know.
  • PWRLFTR1
    PWRLFTR1 Posts: 324 Member
    When I first started powerlifting I had issues with my depth also, I found working on hip and ankle mobility has helped tremendously.
  • bbell1985
    bbell1985 Posts: 4,571 Member
    The wei-rui lifting shoe only runs 50-70 dollars. I've heard they're fine for the money.

    https://www.maxbarbell.com/products/warrior-wei-rui-weightlifting-shoes

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