Originally Posted by
Pete Troupos
Take your time to get the bar in the right spot and don't crank your elbows up so high. There's no way your upper back is in extension with your elbows that high. Check out the videos on YouTube that Nick D did on finding the right bar position, but make certain it's in the right place and secure before you haphazardly take it out of the rack. Lift your chest up and get the elbows down so your back is actually in extension.
Now, you only need to lean over as much it takes to keep your balance on midfoot for the way you're built. Not throw your chest at the ground and fold yourself in half. You're not letting the knees come forward at all and you're on your heels as you descend. Knees forward and out at the same time you send your ass back, and ride the midfoot line all the way down, then drive the hips on the way up.
Once you've sorted out bar placement and a tight grip without cranked elbows, focus on balance through the warmups. Keep your eyes locked on a small target to help.
Lastly, get some lifting shoes.
Work on that stuff for now.