Being an Upright Citizen, Not an Upright Squatter

[Tom Campitelli]

No one is arguing (myself included) that reviewing the fundamentals is not a worthwhile exercise. However, when someone lifts the kind of weights Gary does with the excellent form Gary has, providing a comment that would apply to a novice lifter that has serious misunderstandings about basic squat form is not terribly useful. This was my complaint.

Also, remember that I am just some asshole on the Internet posting on a message board. I could well be completely off my rocker and, if so, should be ignored.

[nisora33]

Tom, the basics still apply regardless of the level of advancement of the lifter. That is why they are called "the basics." Furthermore, to provide a blanket insult to the message board in general about their lack of strength, and thereby insinuate that they have no business making critques, is not a very friendly, useful or productive way to go about things.

If you truly feel this way, I'd recommend not posting any videos of yourself to this board, because--surprise!--people will probably make comments on them. Apparently, being able to squat 400+ lbs. makes you bulletproof and above everyone who can't currently--for whatever reason--squat the same amount.

-S.

[nisora33]

I don't see any hate, just some support.

I appreciate the feedback, but I was exploring form breakdown under conditions of great load and fatigue. I just wanted input on how much I got bent over when it got really heavy.

It's easy to be perfect when it's light. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOiZnmxcnd0

I agree, and note that I acknowledged the difficulty of the program that you're doing, the likelihood that form will breakdown, and also noted that your foward lean was not particularly worrisome. You're obviously doing a great job thus far, and I hope you continue to do so.

Best wishes.

[Tom Campitelli]

Man, breathe deeply. If it's an apology you want, you've got one. Sorry.

[nisora33]

Sorry, I'm a little tightly wound these days.