Squat form check

[Hemophage]

Thanks for taking the time to look at this, i appreciate it.

Just came across starting strength and and am trying to get stronger so...

I recently started squatting low bar and am suffering from low back fatigue. Its not pain or injury, just really using those low back muscles. It is stopping me from squatting heavier weight, and im wondering if it is a form problem that i am not seeing, or if i just have weaker back muscles and need to take time to strengthen them.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eN42...ature=youtu.be

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HLS...ature=youtu.be

[Toasterleavings]

Hey. Some of your reps are a little high. Your relatively wide stance might be a factor there. Probably not what's working your lower back though.
It's tricky to judge from your vids with the wide-o-vision lens, but I'm not convinced the bar is where it needs to be on your back. I noticed you rolled it down further at one point in the second one. Watch the bar setup video and get in touch with your inner spine of the scapula child. Not certain here, and maybe it's just because you have actual deltoids unlike many form checks - but the bar still seems high.

[Hemophage]

Thanks for responding. I will work on making sure i have the correct bar placement and see if that helps. Is it normal for some to have low back fatigue as i described, or is that a sign that i have incorrect form?

[Toasterleavings]

Yes and yes: normal & your form may be contributing. More forward lean in low-bar means your spinal erectors will be asked to do more to keep a nice flat back. If you jumped in to low-bar at your high-bar work weight (you look like you've been in a gym before) they might be the weak link for awhile. Have you recently also started doing deadlifts? The combo could easily get you some lower back fatigue starting out - compared to say, someone who had only done high-bar squats and no pulls.

There's also the issue of your change in back angle on the ascent: your hips move back and up - result - you leaning forward more and throwing some extra weight at your lower back. Drive straight up with the hips, not back & up. Also - the lens may be deceiving me but it appears you don't stand up as straight as you can between reps- that weight is hanging off your lumbar spine the whole time and even when it doesn't have much leverage on you it adds up.
Finally - belt. Belts are awesome. Best of luck.

[Hemophage]

I did in fact jump into low bar squat from from high bar (and consequently felt much stronger lifting) and i have also starting to do deadlifts. I make sure that deadlifts come after my squats tho, so they are also suffering cause my low back is burning by the time i get to deadlifts. It is good to know that it is probably a combination of both factors, i was getting a little worried about the fatigue and was considering going back to high bar, but i feel much more comfortable continuing with low bar after your advice. Thanks again.

[Adam Skillin]

Bring the stance in a bit, correct your gaze, and stay in your hips.