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Clewallen11
01-22-2011, 11:59 AM
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Hows my form??
Hard to tell but my feet are almost point directly forward.
Go lower!! Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think your feet are suppose to point at a v-shape instead of forward parallel.
peaksja
01-22-2011, 12:07 PM
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Hows my form??
Hard to tell but my feet are almost point directly forward.
From this angle your form looks good yet you are an inch or so from 90º. I would suggest you focus on a good deep (90º bend or Quad parallel to the floor) squat as you are developing your form. It is worth the effort now.
matjusm
01-22-2011, 12:07 PM
Overall not bad but you gotta go lower. Also it seems that at the bottom of each rep, your heels seem to rise just ever so slightly.
Farley1324
01-22-2011, 12:08 PM
Those are partials. You need some depth.
Why are your toes almost straight ahead?
Don't look up.
It also looks like maybe you are shifting weight forward to the balls of your feet rather than driving through your heels.
peaksja
01-22-2011, 12:09 PM
Go lower!! Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think your feet are suppose to point at a v-shape instead of forward parallel.
I agree, pointing your toes out a few degrees will actually give you a stable base.
Clewallen11
01-22-2011, 12:10 PM
Ok will the "V" help my heels stay down flat, and this was a cold lift no stretch no warm up so i was not very flexible lol it was at 7am this morning, will Re-video tonight when i go back.
chazzy1864
01-22-2011, 12:23 PM
Are you doing low bar or high bar?
Where your feet point really doesn't matter, as long as your knees stay in line with your toes. That being said, go with whatever is more comfortable, which usually is pointed out 30 degrees or so. It is more natural. If you find comfort with straight ahead, then stick with it.
Clewallen11
01-22-2011, 12:24 PM
Are you doing low bar or high bar?
Where your feet point really doesn't matter, as long as your knees stay in line with your toes. That being said, go with whatever is more comfortable, which usually is pointed out 30 degrees or so. It is more natural. If you find comfort with straight ahead, then stick with it.
Not sure i am going to say high bar its right on my traps.
Stance width dictates how much toe angle is needed, narrow stance can have straighter toes, wider stance needs more toe outwards, your stance looks like toes should be more outwards pointing, it's to accomodate the femur/pelvis relationship . Hi or lo bar, it's the same rule. http://journal.crossfit.com/2008/11/you-dont-know-squat-without-an-active-hip.tpl
http://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q=cache:pe7rkGaDbkMJ:startingstrength.com/articles/active_hip_2_rippetoe.pdf+active+hip+pdf&hl=en&gl=uk&pid=bl&srcid=ADGEESgQco16EmFkkewUHq9m5UyfOWxqoagb3YjGyVgS NLfpud-0JDPtGHW6QCN8MU6Aa3xEJ0Jdd1QKuDRk7NZVplPO0sphg9VXZ mmHn0KLpgU5fnjNAbR6zWysVtwSwfCLQ5G3SQzt&sig=AHIEtbT2R1MT5IZ4M3T8XoUdcpa8SVMOoA