Form check squats

[greg2510]

I've got a bulging disc (L5-S1) and I'm starting from zero and trying to squat with a perfect form.
Weight on the bar is 43 KG.
Depth is a big problem mainly because in the past I would squat deeper by allowing lumbar flexion, which hurts a lot right now.
squat form

[Ben Patterson]

These are high, you should be able to achieve depth without flexing your spine, just keep your erectors tight from the start and do not let up.

Stop pausing, bounce out of the hole and drive your ass up, lead with your hips and not your chest.

[greg2510]

These are high, you should be able to achieve depth without flexing your spine, just keep your erectors tight from the start and do not let up.

Stop pausing, bounce out of the hole and drive your ass up, lead with your hips and not your chest.

Thanks for the quick response. I'll try to use more hip drive on the next squat session.
For keeping the erectors tight, do I have to keep some extensions in my lower back (not hyperextending or flexion) and contract my "core"?

[Ben Patterson]

For keeping the erectors tight, do I have to keep some extensions in my lower back (not hyperextending or flexion) and contract my "core"?

Yes, basically your hamstrings and your lower back are at war over control of your pelvis and the back MUST win, to paraphrase Rip.

[greg2510]

I tried squatting again with the same weight.
squat form
To my suprise I had no back pain with this form vs the form in the previous video.
My backpain decreased even a little bit after this set.
I do have some major butt wink.

[Satch12879]

I do have some major butt wink.

No, you don't.

And these are still high.

[greg2510]

No, you don't.

And these are still high.

Thanks for the feedback.
Will start working on depth.

[greg2510]

squat form 43 kg
Is this any better?