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    Default kerosene's 2nd squat check

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    So just an update and hopefully a little better angle. This felt quite heavy - I had a 6 day break due to personal stuff and I am starting to get to the range where 'very easy' gains are over.
    tried to stretch my chest up posture all week. I tend to keep my head a little too low which also suggest more slouchy chest (which I do have somewhat). I think my knees are fine - out enough.

    Thanks again.
    H

    and summary of me and my status:
    -me: office rat weakling 6'4" bw 213
    -I have very long torso for my height
    -weight on bar 180 (my current work weight in 5x5 routine adding 5lb every go)
    -now I have 3-4 weeks in current - and more consistent - training
    -herniated disc l5-s1 2008 - doesn't bug me too much. Generally strugling to keep curve in my lower back (not just lifting) lumbar section tends to be stick straight.




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    Last edited by kerosene; 10-19-2011 at 12:15 PM. Reason: added personal data

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    Your stance is a touch wide and on some of the reps you lose a little extension in your lumbar spine as you ascend. Nothing too bad, however. Think about driving with the hips all the way to the top. On the whole they look pretty good.

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    Thanks Tom. I recently spread my stance a bit and it feels quite 'comfortable' but I will play with it. The back (lower and upper) tend to lose extension so its definitely something I am actively working on. But sounds like I am close enough to safely proceed.

    thanks.
    Last edited by kerosene; 10-20-2011 at 11:34 AM.

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