Squat causing back pain

[ALC1234]

Hey, I'm pretty new to squatting and I was wondering if someone can help check my lower back squat form. The problem I have right now is that when I squat at my max I would feel pain from my lower back, the area above my glutes. I don't know if it's because I don't know what to do with my core when squatting or if it's because my form is way off. Anyways here is a video of me squatting

Thanks everyone.
Btw does anyone know where I can get a lifting belt in Toronto?

[xxdieharderxx]

Hey, I'm pretty new to squatting and I was wondering if someone can help check my lower back squat form. The problem I have right now is that when I squat at my max I would feel pain from my lower back, the area above my glutes. I don't know if it's because I don't know what to do with my core when squatting or if it's because my form is way off. Anyways here is a video of me squatting

Thanks everyone.
Btw does anyone know where I can get a lifting belt in Toronto?

Looks painful lol
Your stance is wide, back looks fawked . You defiantly need to drop the weight and learn to squat better .

[ElderJefferson]

Try hitting the Squat sticky in this Forum area for good squat positioning advice. I see several things showing up in your form that may be causing your back pains, but the sticky is a much better resource:

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=132962543

[gregorymcm]

As others have said, reduce the weight and perfect your form. Here are a few form tips.

1) Lacking Thoracic Extension
2) Look Upwards and keep your head neutral
3) Your hips are rising too fast, with heavier weight you will be doing a good-morning to get the weight up

Go check out Squat Rx on youtube.

[Sinaku5]

Your squat form is pretty good from what i can see not bad by any means imo

[Partyrocking]

It could just be soreness. I still get a sore lower back when I squat sometimes.

[yjama22]

Hey, I'm pretty new to squatting and I was wondering if someone can help check my lower back squat form. The problem I have right now is that when I squat at my max I would feel pain from my lower back, the area above my glutes. I don't know if it's because I don't know what to do with my core when squatting or if it's because my form is way off. Anyways here is a video of me squatting

Thanks everyone.
Btw does anyone know where I can get a lifting belt in Toronto?

Front Squats...

[ALC1234]

As others have said, reduce the weight and perfect your form. Here are a few form tips.

1) Lacking Thoracic Extension
2) Look Upwards and keep your head neutral
3) Your hips are rising too fast, with heavier weight you will be doing a good-morning to get the weight up

Go check out Squat Rx on youtube.

Thanks, nice break down and I'll check those videos out. +REP

[k9pit]

Lose those shoes. Get some flats or barefoot at this stage. Shoes with a rubber cushion sole will take away some of your power when driving up.

Keep your elbows down

Keep your head neutral/alinged with your spine. If you look down, you're more likely to lean forward and use more back, if you look up (to me at least) you may feel like you're fighting the lift more when coming up. Many people look up though, fwiw so ymmv there.

make sure your breathing is right. this is a big thing.

since you're first starting i wouldn't recommend a belt, but you can always look on amazon or ebay.

[miamibodybuilder]

carry the bar higher up on your traps big man. it's too low so it's basically rolling off and you're holding it up the entire time. i can literally hold the bar with one or two fingers when i squat cause it sits nice and high on my traps. but because the bar sits so low down your back its forcing you to lean forward a little bit too much.