Uneven squat - Video

[Hwach]

Dear Coach,

During my squat worksets my partner noticed that the bar drops down on the left, and the right side moves forward. It is uneven in two dimensions. So I taped a couple of backoff sets and here they are:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uJpjrWDOFw - side view, please ignore faggy voice at the end

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzxVIeSoH1Q - 45 degree

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYX7dRyAAQw - rear view

I'm not sure where I've fucked up. Please correct me. Thanks.

[Mark Rippetoe]

This is not a heinous problem. Just raise your left elbow a little. This is a small asymmetry. The bigger problem is that there is only 135 on the bar.

[Hwach]

Dear Coach,

I am at 275 for my worksets. Those were practice reps at the end of my session. So the problem is not due to differing shoulder flexibility? I was about shift my bar off center as you recommended in SS.

Also, how is the rest of the squat?

Thanks for replying!

[Mark Rippetoe]

Like I said, I can't see a huge problem here. It may get worse at 275, but tiny asymmetries are common to humans. I've squatted with a crooked bar for many years due to several injuries to shoulders, back, hips, and knees. Try your best to be symmetrical, but if it causes you no problem, just train.