Another squat form check, before and after [(embbed)VIDSSS]

[Saintsqc]

This is my second thread for squat form check. I think I have improved my squat.

I would like to have comments.

Before :


After a form check thread :



I think I dont GM the weight anymore.

Please respond.

[Fgenetics15]

Looks pretty good. Work on breaking at the hips rather than the knees to initiate the lift. Also on the decent, drive your knees out hard and try not to let them push forward.

The two things I mentioned are minor but they will make a big impact when the weight gets heavier.

[Saintsqc]

Looks pretty good. Work on breaking at the hips rather than the knees to initiate the lift. Also on the decent, drive your knees out hard and try not to let them push forward.

The two things I mentioned are minor but they will make a big impact when the weight gets heavier.

Thanks for the input! I appreciate it!

I read this quite often "break at the hips, push the knees out".

Frankly, I dont get it. How can I break at the hips before breaking at the knees? And what does pushing the knees out mean? I thought you had to do that to avoid your knees to buckle in.

[Fgenetics15]

When squatting the pressure should be on the heels and outside edges of the feet. Thats why you do it is to keep the knees from caving in and getting off balance. Also driving the knees out hard aids in the activation of the glutes/hams.
On the breaking at the knees - Stand up in front of a chair, instead of breaking at the knees and letting your knees push forward picture pushing your ass/hips back and then descend keeping your shins as perpendicular to the floor as you can.
Sorry for the ****y explanation. Do you get what im saying though?

[Saintsqc]

When squatting the pressure should be on the heels and outside edges of the feet. Thats why you do it is to keep the knees from caving in and getting off balance. Also driving the knees out hard aids in the activation of the glutes/hams.
On the breaking at the knees - Stand up in front of a chair, instead of breaking at the knees and letting your knees push forward picture pushing your ass/hips back and then descend keeping your shins as perpendicular to the floor as you can.
Sorry for the ****y explanation. Do you get what im saying though?

Yes thats help! Thanks again!

[Saintsqc]

Anyone else?