Does perceived lumbar flexion during a squat constitute a missed rep?

[andersonoo7]

Does perceived lumbar flexion during a squat constitute a missed rep?

I lift alone and felt like I lost tightness half way up on S2R4 of squats this AM and went into quite a bit of lumbar flexion to finish the rep. Does this constitute a failed rep so I should do the same weight again next session? I may have lost tightness on S3R4 as well, but not as much as set 2. All other reps felt ok.

Please let me know if you need more info.

[Matt Stacks]

A video would be most helpful.

I think if you "grinded" it out, then I'd move up in weight. Not every rep is going to be picture perfect.

[andersonoo7]

A video would be most helpful.

I think if you "grinded" it out, then I'd move up in weight. Not every rep is going to be picture perfect.

I did, but as much emphasis as is placed on form, I figured this was past the point of acceptable.

I do have a video, but won't be able to upload until later this evening.

Can a MOD move this to the Starting Strength Programming forum... sorry... misplaced it.

[andersonoo7]

A video would be most helpful.

Here's the video of my second set today.

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[andersonoo7]

A video would be most helpful.

[Royce Nichols]

Drive your knees out harder and as soon as your begin your descent. I think that’ll help clear up any lumbar issues, and help get you to depth easier/more consistently. Otherwise, carry on and keep adding weight to the bar

[Royce Nichols]

Your grip also looks funky. Make sure all your fingers are in contact with th bar. Looks like you got some hint of raptor claw going on

[Matt Stacks]

Keep your knees out. This is not a great angle, but the bar looks too low. Which is the root of the lumbar issue, me thinks. And the hand placement issue.

[andersonoo7]

Had to bail on S2R5 and S3R5 today. Gonna beat this weight on Friday!

Your grip also looks funky. Make sure all your fingers are in contact with th bar. Looks like you got some hint of raptor claw going on

And the hand placement issue.

Please elaborate on the grip... That's something I've been trying to fix. I used to be in severe wrist extension while under the bar, I think my grip is way better than it used to be, but more pointers are always welcomed.