Squat Form Check 1

[LeeLowther]

Hello,

I'm looking for some feedback on my squats. About three weeks ago, I noticed I was shifting forward on my toes, and I felt the weight all in my quads. I'd probably been doing it for months, but I didn't begin noticing it as a problem until I started missing reps at about 210 pounds. I recently re-read the squat section in SS and watched a YouTube video from Austin Baraki about common squat mistakes. I believe my problem was leading with my chest out of the hole.

In the past two weeks, I've tried to get more horizontal and focus on hip drive. I deloaded to 175 and have been making ten-pound jumps. The video posted below from November 3rd is at 205. I want to make sure I have the squat right before I progress too much further. Since going more horizontal, I can tell I'm not having to grind through the reps nearly as much. I did 215 just fine today, but didn't record it.

Any help anyone can give will be much appreciated.

11/3/2017: YouTube

Older video for comparison: YouTube

[Cambridge93]

I get "video is unavailable" when I click your 11/3 link.

[LeeLowther]

I get "video is unavailable" when I click your 11/3 link.

Thank you for pointing that out.

This link should work: YouTube.

Here is the comparison link: YouTube.

[Mch64961]

That video is awful. 45 degree angle from rear quarter about hip height is what you want. The most I can tell from the angle is to stay tighter, your back looks loose. Think big chest and extended lower back. Your torso looks a little too vertical still, better, but not quite there. Also google the master cue for starting strength and read that article.

[Jeff Illingworth]

Are these supposed to be high bar squats?

[LeeLowther]

Thank you. I’ll get a better angle next time.

[LeeLowther]

Thanks for the response. They are supposed to be low bar. I take it from the comment I’m too high. How much lower should I go?

And if anyone knows a SS coach in the Little Rock, Arkansas, area, please let me know.

[Jeff Illingworth]

It's hard to be sure from the video, but the glimpse I got sure looked like it was high. Get a video with the camera at least at hip height and, ideally, from a rear oblique angle.

I don't think there are any coaches in Arkansas, but you can look them up here: SSCA : Coaching