Squat Form Check

[swiminator]

Wondering if you would have a look at my squat form.

Sex: Male
Age: 37
Weight: 210-ish
Height: 5'9"

Been running TM. This is my heavy day at 325lbs for 5. The heavy set starts at 1:30. I recorded a couple of warm up sets prior to this if they are any help.

http://youtu.be/iNBSAb4qa0o?t=1m30s

Thank you for your time.

[Mark Rippetoe]

Looks like a pretty good set. At first it looked like your shins were a bit vertical, but I see that your femurs are short relative to your tibias, so these positions are pretty good for you. There may be slight tendency to lift the chest a little early, but this is subtle and I'd have to see another angle to be sure.

[Dr. Manhattan]

That looks like an interesting, simple, and very solid squat rack. This version may be something the "layman" could consider building for himself if the design was shared and considered.... Just a thought.

And nice work set, too.

[swiminator]

Looks like a pretty good set. At first it looked like your shins were a bit vertical, but I see that your femurs are short relative to your tibias, so these positions are pretty good for you. There may be slight tendency to lift the chest a little early, but this is subtle and I'd have to see another angle to be sure.

Thanks for your feed back. I didn't start with SS and by the time I discovered it I was nearly finished with linear progression. When I discovered it I had a lot of problems with form: too wide, shins even more vertical, leading with the chest and head vs hips, etc. it is good to know that I have attention to the instruction in The book and The DVD. I will try to pay more attention to not lifting the chest too early. Thanks for your help.

[swiminator]

That looks like an interesting, simple, and very solid squat rack. This version may be something the "layman" could consider building for himself if the design was shared and considered.... Just a thought.

It has served me well. I started out with three 2x4s face nailed together, true redneck style. This newer "design" has been solid, at least for novice/intermediate weights. I can post a couple of pics if you like. I have a WFAC style rack built and waiting for me to pick up (600miles away).

[yosi231]

Looks like a pretty good set. At first it looked like your shins were a bit vertical, but I see that your femurs are short relative to your tibias, so these positions are pretty good for you. There may be slight tendency to lift the chest a little early, but this is subtle and I'd have to see another angle to be sure.

i have a question for you, is it ok that is lower back is rounding at the bottom?

[Mark Rippetoe]

His lower back is NOT rounding at the bottom. You brainwashed Buttwink people have got to unlearn this silly shit. I have tried to explain this forty times, and I'm getting tired of having to do it every fucking week. Watch the video carefully and memorize the position you see at the bottom: this is the position the human spine will display in normal anatomical position under a load on a male with sufficient muscle mass to squat 325 x 5. It is not round. It is just fine. Notice how he is not paralyzed when he leaves the bar. Find me a video of someone squatting 325 x 5 that looks better to you and we'll talk about it.

[swiminator]

This newer "design" has been solid, at least for novice/intermediate weights. I can post a couple of pics if you like.

First of all, get a real rack.

As promised.I have only tested this with 400lbs or so, but I have bailed 325lbs squat a few months back with no problems (keep it close to the uprights!). But like I said, I think it is only really useful for novice/intermediate weights, to buy you some time to save for something significantly more substantial. I don't have any measurements. I just drilled the holes custom to my height and bench height.

Lastly, get a real rack.

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[Dr. Manhattan]

S - I still believe this to be a nice piece of "redneck engineering" (something I much appreciate) that could work for someone on a budget, with access to a solid/sturdy wall, and using novice/intermediate weight. The fact you made the effort speaks to the dedication to your task and the design to your ingenuity. Bully for you and be safe!

And with all that money you saved, you can drink good bourbon...