Squat check

[PNT]

30 y/o, 6'3", BW 190lbs

I have been lifting since January, and switched to Starting Strength in late April. Have been trying to switch to low-bar squatting over the last week -- getting closer but need a good form check.

thanks in advance for your comments.

220 (set 2)


220 (set 3)

[Bradley Gish]

Set your back angle earlier in the descent, rebound harder out of the bottom, and put on 30lbs asap.

[PNT]

Set your back angle earlier in the descent, rebound harder out of the bottom, and put on 30lbs asap.

Thanks, working on the weight gain... I see what you are saying about back angle, but I am not sure exactly how to do/cue that. Is it more "hips back" at beginning or something else?

[Joe Jaloszynski]

Thanks, working on the weight gain... I see what you are saying about back angle, but I am not sure exactly how to do/cue that. Is it more "hips back" at beginning or something else?

Proud chest and flex your abs. The tighter you can stay, the better the stretch reflex will be. I'm not a fan of the shoes either.

[PNT]

Proud chest and flex your abs. The tighter you can stay, the better the stretch reflex will be. I'm not a fan of the shoes either.

OK, thanks.

The shoes... yeah I have had these for years and decided to use them for lifting, but I don't love them either. They lack rigidity. A few weeks ago I was standing up from kneeling and strained some ligaments in my big toe. Dumb minor injury.

So... what shoes do you recommend?

[bhara]

Olympic weightlifting shoes with an effective heel height of around 5/8" - 0.75" and preferably with a meta-something-something strap (velcro strap across the shoe).
Pictures in the book.

[Joe Jaloszynski]

OK, thanks.

The shoes... yeah I have had these for years and decided to use them for lifting, but I don't love them either. They lack rigidity. A few weeks ago I was standing up from kneeling and strained some ligaments in my big toe. Dumb minor injury.

So... what shoes do you recommend?

Lots of shoe discussions. Just something with a firm sole. Oly shoe or a flat, as long as it's firm.

[PNT]

Thanks all for comments so far...