Squat Form Check Request

[Jacob Laffoon]

Hello,

I am a novice and about a month into the program, getting gunshy about squats since I am noticing some lower back soreness/discomfort. I don't know if my form is correct.

squat form 1 - YouTube

Can anyone steer me in the right direction? I've watched all the youtube videos I can find where Mark coaches it.

[Hayden-William Courtland]

You have the bar in the high bar position (top of shoulders) and are trying to do a low bar squat where you lean over. This will not feel good with weight as the bar will not be balanced. You need to get the bar lower, beneath the spine of your scapula:

Where to Put the Bar for the Squat with Nick Delgadillo - YouTube

[Jacob Laffoon]

Thank you, I had no idea.