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    Default First Ever Squat Form Check

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    I've been doing SS for a while but have never done a form check. I took a video of a heavy squat set (300lbs) and saw a few problems. The biggest thing I noticed was my knee cave on the ascent, but I also don't think I was horizontal enough. Here's that set:

    Heavy Set (300 lbs)

    A few days later I went down in weight to 225lbs to try to correct those issues. I think I improved the knee cave but but I'm not sure about my depth and back angle in these sets.

    Light Set 1
    Light Set 2
    Light Set 3 (Back View)
    Light Set 4

    Thanks!!

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    That's a pretty big reset. I'm not a coach but I think there's a variety of different positions that can maintain the bar over midfoot...most are wrong. You want one that has your ass back more and chest leaned over more.

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    Light squat is better with keeping the knees out, but you still need to get more lean at the beginning. You're biasing with a butt back initially. Think of bending over at your hips (nipples to the floor) to start the rep and letting the butt back follow. About halfway down, keep your butt back (lock your knees in place so they don't travel forward).
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