Beginner Squat & Deadlift Form Check

[JOEL120]

My name is Joel and I am 6'5", 215. I am 2 months into my training and I have some some pain in my glutes/low back when I bend over. It feels similar to sciatica pain but I only feel it when I bend at the hips.
I am wondering if it is form related and would appreciate some feedback.

Squat started at 95 and worked to 195 but backed off due to pain.
Video is a set of 5 at 155.
SQUAT 155 - YouTube

Deadlift started at 95 and worked up to 215.
Video is a set of 5 at 205.
DEADLIFT 205 - YouTube

Sorry for the portrait video, room is too small for landscape.

[Ryan Arnold]

Hey Joel,

Please read the sticky. You need to be wearing shoes when you squat.

It sounds like you tweaked your back, a very common occurrence in the weight room

The Squats look fine. You need to order weightlifting shoes and a belt.

Your anthropometry puts you at a slight mechanical disadvantage with the deadlift but I think a few adjustments will help:

1) Narrow your stance a bit and point your toes out a bit more. Shove your knees out a little more at the bottom. This should allow you to set your back a little better and get your shoulders above your hips. Also squeeze your chest up extra hard. Try to show your nipples to the wall in front of you

[Mark Rippetoe]

Fuck. Missed it again.

Read the sticky, boys. Socks only will not be posted.

[JOEL120]

Thanks for the input Ryan! I’ll get some shoes and a belt.

[Pekka Korolainen]

Is that a carpet? If it's something that's squishy and soft at all, replace with something hard and solid.