Squat Check, Pls

[K.O.]

This is my third set at 265 lbs. I originally wanted to check my depth and hadn't recorded myself from this angle for a while. I noticed my knees struggling to find position. Anything else I should be trying to focus on? Thanks a lot.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4v5CBu8j6N8

[Matt Reynolds]

As you get tired, knee slide at the bottom becomes more prominent, and your weight shifts from midfoot to clearly forward of the midfoot.

First 2 reps are the best, but still some slide and weight shift - then it gets worse and worse throughout the set. Think about staying on your heels (exaggerated coaching cue - I want you on the middle of your foot) - but if you think "heels" in the bottom, then often it will get you off of your toes.

Remember that the knees should only move in the top half of the lift.

Matt

[K.O.]

Thank you, sir! I'll implement on my next workout on Thurs.

[K.O.]

Thank you, sir! I will try and implement the recommendation and the cue for tomorrow's workout.

[K.O.]

Okay coach,
Here is my work set from today's session (270 lbs). I did the 45deg shot instead of from the side because...wife's car, sorry. Thanks for all the help.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cabI...ature=youtu.be

[Tom Campitelli]

Firstly, you are playing In the Meantime by Helmet. All I can do is commend you on your excellent taste in music. That album is phenomenal and that song remains one of my go-to lifting tracks to this day.

You are still on your toes. You are going down in a rather segmented fashion. You let go and accelerate towards the bottom before catching yourself. This contributes to your toesie-ness. I suspect you are overdoing the knees out thing. Knees out a touch less. Descend more smoothly.

[K.O.]

Thanks, Tom. It's the perfect track to get my mind right.

I'll work on the suggestions and try to stay on the midfoot. I have a light day next workout, so it should be easier. It's obviously harder when it's heavy, so I'll keep working on it. Ty

[K.O.]

Okay coaches,
I'm still trying to find my groove, please let me know if it has gotten better or worse and what I still need to work on. Set 3 of 277.5 lbs. Thanks a lot.



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[Tom Campitelli]

Reps three and four were the best. My comments about your descent still apply. On your first two, you let your knees punch forward at the bottom. That got better thereafter, however.