I can't squat for s#@t

[Samgee88]

Hope someone can help me out.. when squatting on the up stride my knees fold inwards even at light weight, I have to drop really light to be able to complete a full rep. I've tried different foot placements and forcing my knees outwards but really struggle with form.

Any advice would be much appreciated thanks in advance for any advice.

My stats are 5ft 7. 185lb
Bench 105kg
Deadlift 165kg for 3
Squat depressing

[BIGNHYOOGE]

Try low bar squatting
Try wide stance squatting
Try box squats
Try pause squats

Read articles on elitefts
Watch Alan thrall on YouTube

[CheekyKuntBrah]

so what you have - to make it easier for you to research is called knee valgus. likely due to lack of mobility, specifically the culprit is most likely ankle dorsiflexion if its happening at low weight where strength/coordination shouldnt be an issue.

Work on foam rolling, band distractions all the various ankle mobilisation drills out there.

Tempo squats will help with coordination and getting you to concentrate on movement pattern/loading and firing the correct musculature etc.

You can also try place a band around your knees this will provide you with whats called proprioceptive feedback i.e. you will be more conscious of your knee position and it helps reminding you to keep them out (as alongside ankle mobility, coordination is the 2nd most likely issue)

You'll no doubt read about glute med weakness as they are responsible for external hip rotation but I would concentrate on all of above first as squatting more volume will bring up any weakness.