Torso leaning forward when squatting

[EddieFromEurope]

I'm not doing squats because of this one reason - my torso seem to lean forward way too much and I can't do anything about it.
Pretty much when I squat it looks like this:


I want to squat like most people do - back straight and just squat. Any tips?

vid on squatting:

[VQ35DE]

You may have to lower the weight until your back can handle it.

Here's a video that may help

=For upper back tightness, I'd say just focus on actively flexing your back. It is another cue during squats that you have to take note of, but it does make a difference:

[OhYaBunsNThighs]

if you're tall, youre gonna lean forward a bit to counterbalance. its just the way it is. i'm 6'5 and if i dont lean over a bit, im gonna need a heart transplant right there on dat der gym floor in bout tree fiddy seconds.

[ChrisAckerman]

Try to use the mental cue to pinch your scapulae together. If the problem persists, consider strengthening your upper back so that you can handle more weight.

[tidnab]

I'm not doing squats because of this one reason - my torso seem to lean forward way too much and I can't do anything about it.
Pretty much when I squat it looks like this:


I want to squat like most people do - back straight and just squat. Any tips?

Yes, biggest tip of all: KEEP YOUR CHEST UP.

When you address the bar, push your chest out and up like you're a well-endowed female trying to show off her tits and tense your lats by pulling down on the bar to keep your upper back tight. Now as you descend try to pull the bar down into your back pocket and spread your knees apart. This should keep you much more upright.

[BombDonald]

Your form is just bad.

And that picture seems to be simply demonstrating knee travel during squats, not bad squats. The "A" picture is fine but he would be better off with a low bar position with that form.

[chazzy1864]

Your form is just bad.

And that picture seems to be simply demonstrating knee travel during squats, not bad squats. The "A" picture is fine but he would be better off with a low bar position with that form.

^ This.


There will always be some forward lean on any type of squat. Pictured: Front, High bar, Low Bar

[lee__d]

A vid would help, but as mentioned, forward lean will (should) happen.

[bmontgomery87]

it's gonna happen.
keep squatting. film sets

watch "so you think you can squat" on youtube

[mahousesn]

One thing that helped me personally on this was actively flexing my back throughout the entire movement. Gripping (with as close a grip as possibly for upper back tightness) the **** out of the bar and driving my elbows towards my front helps me flex my lats. Hope this helps.