1st time back squatting w/ Oly shoes

[MarkS]

Decided, after much reading of your books and this site, to FINALLY try the oly shoes for back squats. Do you see any glaring problems here: this was my second of 3 sets ascending weight. I mean problems besides the towel in the way, the tights, and the lack of music due to my ipod?

Thanks. I will stay w/ the oly shoes again for squats next w/out and see how they feel. Felt solid today.

Background: 41, 5'8", 200 lbs, train for strongman. Just squatting again regularly the past two months after sporadic squatting for 12+ months due to various niggling injuries.

Thanks again for any input.

Mark.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjmglC2IsYU

[Mark Rippetoe]

They may feel solid, but you're sliding your knees forward at the bottom. If you're going to go to the trouble of getting some good shoes, you should probably look at the sticky and get your form fixed too.