I see. And yes, I am definitely thinking long-term. I am planning on adding a light day to the program very soon, so I think that will get me a bit further. I think that might take me to around 345-360. I'm hoping to follow the sort of traditional progression that SS recommends around here, including the top set of 5 and two back-offs. I've just got my fingers crossed that I can figure out this falling forward issue soon because after a real bad grinder, like the last rep of the second set, my lower back is just shot, and it results in some weaker squat sets like the third one. I'll definitely be considering the top set and back-offs in a few weeks, though.
Yes, I feel the pain in my elbow as low as 135, sometimes even with just the bar. It sounds like either way, your grip is much wider than mine. Like, maybe an entire hand width wider. I'll be sure to try a wider grip and see if that helps.
I'll think about that cue on the next session. That's kind of what I was thinking during the third set, and the first rep of that set was great. I guess I might have to just learn to keep them looking like that even when it gets tough, which is the hard part for me.
Yeah, I wish I could afford a coach, even an online one, but college won't allow it. That's why I appreciate all the talented amateurs and the occasional kind SSC who give out free information that has made training w/o a coach possible if not optimal.