squat 290 i think i'm finally getting it

[David Knight]

still on my novice lp, adding 5 lbs every time on the squat and deadlift and 2.5 lbs on the bench and press. I missed the groove on the first rep and i think my depth was a little sketchy on the third rep but i feel like i'm finally getting a hang of the sitting back and bending over thing and keeping my knees from shooting too far forward in the hole. What do you guys think?

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[Brian Sloan]

These look pretty good to me, but I my coaching eyes are mediocre. Get your account verified and post on the staff coaches q and a. I'm sure they can find stuff to work on. Also, your posters are outstanding!

[David Knight]

hahahaha thanks bro, late night amazon shopping

[Bill Hannon]

Not bad David. Lift your chin up a bit and set your gaze a little further out. Staring straight down can throw you off a bit. You're a little slow to set your back angle, and you stay too upright early in the set. Last couple reps are better though. But right away, hips back, knees out/forward, and lean over!

Solid work!

Whatcha got in that safe?

[David Knight]

Thanks Bill! i'll give those tips a shot and give you guys an update after my next workout. I got a whole bunch of good stuff in that safe, a couple 12 gauges and an AK

[Bill Hannon]

Nice. I had an AK several years back, when you could get 7.62x39 for about $100 for a case.

[David Knight]

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here's an update of my squatting from today. I re-did 290 because i missed one rep at 290 during my last workout (that was actually the first time i missed a rep squatting). Bill, i tried using your cues but it doesn't look much different in the video. However, i was able to get all 15 reps this time so i do think they helped. Thanks!

[Bill Hannon]

Looks a little better, but keep working on it. Stay in your hips as you drive up, don't raise your chest early.

[David Knight]

Here's some more footage of my squats from today. It felt really strong and i think it looks a lot better too. I think that looking forward a little bit more than i was is really helping me get into proper position quickly on the way down. I'm able to feel the balance a lot more in my whole body instead of trying to stay balanced by looking in between my feet. It also looks like i'm staying in my hips a little better even though i wasn't really focusing on that cue today. Thanks so much for you help Bill!

first set: YouTube
second set: YouTube
third set: YouTube

[KangaJoo]

Those last sets at 292.5 look way better to me too. Also I feel like the second update you gave should have included a censor bar over your crotch lol. Haven't seen shorts that short/tight since I was training for a marathon.