Squat Critique

[TRempel]

260x5 - 2nd of 3 sets

Since watching, I've noticed that I should slow down the negatives and not let them turn into a partial goodmorning on the way up.

Sorry that the plates obstruct the view of my back, but do you guys see any other areas that need improvement?

[jiorgie]

Slow down on your negatives, especially doing heavy weights. You will crush yourself if you don't have control lol.

[jammyo40]

I wouldn't worry too much about your negatives. But it does look like your back is rounded the entire time.

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=142333271

[ddog171]

On your way down think up,up,up. Then rebound out of the hole. Depth looks good. Last rep looked like it was tough.

[ablakes524]

Straighten your back out, slow down the negative, and maybe go a little lighter so you do more reps and sets.

[uncgg]

Straighten your back out, slow down the negative, and maybe go a little lighter so you do more reps and sets.

this. even before you start to go down, you are already way too far forward. you need to think of it more as sitting in a chair. if you sat in a chair like that you would be going full retard. but the good news is is that that basically solves your problem, your squat looks good otherwise and it sounds like you know what you need to do. happy lifting.

[kinRUSH]

looks like what's happening is that your ankle mobility is fairly limited so your torso is leaning forward to ensure you get to your desired depth. It's a very common compensation.

With that heavy weight and that extra weight being put on your lower back due to the compensation, it could cause injury or extra strain to the lumbar spine or surrounding muscles/ligaments/tendons

Just my analysis. Take it for what it's worth...

[TRempel]

Slow down on your negatives, especially doing heavy weights. You will crush yourself if you don't have control lol.

Thanks, I'm going to slow down.

I wouldn't worry too much about your negatives. But it does look like your back is rounded the entire time.

dos&donts link

Okay, I'll keep an eye on my back. I saw that guide when I got home yesterday and will remember it for future videos.

On your way down think up,up,up. Then rebound out of the hole. Depth looks good. Last rep looked like it was tough.

Thanks for the tip! The last rep was tough haha.

this. even before you start to go down, you are already way too far forward. you need to think of it more as sitting in a chair. if you sat in a chair like that you would be going full retard. but the good news is is that that basically solves your problem, your squat looks good otherwise and it sounds like you know what you need to do. happy lifting.

Thanks, I'll practice sitting back further.

looks like what's happening is that your ankle mobility is fairly limited so your torso is leaning forward to ensure you get to your desired depth. It's a very common compensation.

With that heavy weight and that extra weight being put on your lower back due to the compensation, it could cause injury or extra strain to the lumbar spine or surrounding muscles/ligaments/tendons

Just my analysis. Take it for what it's worth...

Could you elaborate on ankle mobility a little more? I'm not sure I understand. I would have assumed it was a lack of flexibility in my hamstrings and/or back.

A couple months ago I reset my squat because my knees were going way too far over my toes and causing pain. I was letting my butt drop down instead of sitting back. I suspect this is where the extra lean is coming from. My concern is that if I try to keep my back more upright, my knees will come forward again and the pain will return.

Thanks for all the input guys! I appreciate it.