Low bar squat form check

[essawi]

Could u pls check my form for low bar squat.
Thank u
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gl7f...t2F-O_3TpXJ2bg

[peteysmooth]

Seems relatively fine although you may not be getting quite to parallel (can't really tell for sure from that angle). One thing that is noticeable is that you aren't squeezing your glutes super tight coming up since you don't really stand up fully at the end of the rep. This at least suggests you could be squeezing your glutes harder.

Your low back is flexing at the bottom, too. So maybe getting lower isn't a good idea until you can control that better. One thing to try is when you get tight to start pull your ribcage down with your abs. Really focus on keeping your entire back really solid and neutral. As if you're doing a really hard plank. And keep that. From what I can see my best guess to why your low back is in flexion at the bottom is that you are extending your upper back (essentially puffing your chest "up"). To get tightness in your upper back you want to lock your shoulder blades back and down, not compromise your spine angle or angle your chest up. That is what will keep your back solid. So the ribcage cue may help you keep things tight and in line better.