form check: are these HARD squats or WRONG squats?

[mike1979]

I gave it all I could on the last SS workout: 3x5x240lbs. These are my second and third sets. I have read (and reread) the book and know the form is neither consistent nor ideal, but I did the best I could under this weight. Would you say these were ok/valid squats? Or does it look like I will soon hurt myself and better deload 10%?

thanks for looking and my apols for the lousy conditions the video was shot in. it is dark and there are things between the cam and me which are there to save my a$$ in case things go wrong. all advice is most welcome.

2nd set: http://vimeo.com/29914886
3rd set: http://vimeo.com/29925181

[Michael Grantham]

Dude. Clothes. Wear them.

Your feet look like they're pointed almost straight ahead. Point them out more and shove your knees out more. Generally tighten everything up more while your at it.

But don't tighten up your shorts. That would approach dangerous levels.

[Cambero]

In boxers. I did not even play the video.

[Tamara Reynolds]

I can't stop laughing to focus on your form.

[melody]

Lol. Is this some kind of exhibitionist trolling? How did you manage to roll those shorts up?

[frosty-g]

Lol. Is this some kind of exhibitionist trolling?

got to be.


well in this video there was definitely something WRONG, and i hope to god that there was nothing HARD...

[jwhal]

To answer his question: WRONG! Totally, totally WRONG squats.

[skipbeat]

this can't be unwatched.

how the fuck does the bar even stay on your back shirtless?

[IndividualThoughtPatterns]

how the fuck does the bar even stay on your back shirtless?

Easily. The real question is how could I stayed with pants ON. :-P

[DutchPancakes]

Mike you are my fucking hero, seriously. From the ghetto old-scaffolding-squat-rack-thing, to your very creepy rolled up boxers, this is without a doubt the best video that I have ever seen on here.

I am in absolute awe of your incredible coolness, whether deliberate or not.

Your squats were pretty good too.