Squat form check

[longa]

Dear Starting Strength coach,

Please could I get a check on my squat form? I attended the seminar at WF in September but just want to make sure I've got it right on my own before increasing the weight.

The main problem I can see is that the bar appears to be tilting to the left at the bottom, but I'm not sure why that happened or how to fix it! Any other criticism would be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks,

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[Brent Carter]

The bar assymetries do not seem significant. I wouldn't worry about this too much. The main thing I see is that you are moving from your hips (trying to emphasize horizontal back angle no doubt) but really your knees and hips should unlock together.

[longa]

Thank you very much for your help. I will work on unlocking hips & knees at the same time.

[Brent Carter]

Let us know how it goes.

[Aze Gallo]

That lower back, what looks like relaxation, when reaching the bottom, is that okay?
I ask because I do the same thing (and noticed a lot of others) to some extent. Even when trying to keep tight and able to tilt the pelvis as in the book.

[Randy Winfrey]

I also noticed the issue with your knees/hips. Do what Brent said, and make sure you are not holding your knees back. Let them go forward, they will stop when they need to and you will be fine.

[longa]

Hi Brent,

Are these any better?

Thanks,

Ed

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[Tom Campitelli]

That lower back, what looks like relaxation, when reaching the bottom, is that okay?
I ask because I do the same thing (and noticed a lot of others) to some extent. Even when trying to keep tight and able to tilt the pelvis as in the book.

It is not ideal. Randy and Brent pointed out the likely reason for that, however.

[Tom Campitelli]

Hi Brent,

Are these any better?

Thanks,

Ed

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Get your knees forward earlier and stay leaned over at the bottom. Your first movement on the ascent should not be to lift the chest.