Bad form on Squat and Deadlift, now what?
Hi there,
After progressively squatting and deadlifting more weight every time I stept into the gym I decided to videotape myself. I know the video below doesn't conform to the recommendations in the sticky (I will make proper video's soon) but I really want to know: ... now what?! Should I stop adding weight? Lower the weight? I noticed my form is off even with very low weight and I think the problem is my flexibility. I have very tight hamstrings and hips. If I force myself to keep my back straight on the Squat I can't even get close to parallel before my butt starts to wink. On the Deadlift I can't seem to get into the correct position at all. Perhaps interesting to know, I have Scoliosis so I'm really concerned with doing these exercises with perfect form.
Since English is not my native language, I decided to read trough Starting Strength a second time. I also have been looking up alot of exercises for mobility/flexibility; Fire hydrants, wall squats, hamstring stretches, split squats, lunges. What do you guys recommend? Or is it my form and not my flexibility that is causing my back to round?
Deadlift - Excuse my camera man, at least the first rep is semi caught on tape.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1yz70GPPnQ
Squat - Currently only have a very sucky video with low light but it pretty much looks a like this fella:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLUeVQ9tiB4