Long femured lifter from Sweden need help!

[Lindking]

Hello,

First of all I would like to thank you for the Starting Strength method. Before I found lowbar squats I couldn't even reach parallell.

I feel that something is off with my technique. It looks like I'm being too horizontal at the bottom, my hips are so far back it just looks weird and I sometimes get lower back pain.

Before I post my video I have to clarify some things:

1. I have read the book, searched the forums and watched the videos on the Starting Strength youtube channel.
2. I live in Sweden and cannot attend a Starting Strength seminar. (If I ever visit the US, I will be sure to visit one though!)

The first video is of me doing 230lbs 3x5 filmed from the side, and the second video is filmed from the back:

3 november 2021 - YouTube

3 november 2021 - YouTube

I would really appreciate anyones help!

Thank you in advance!

Regards,
Kristofer

[Mark Rippetoe]

Your femurs are not particularly long, and there is nothing wrong with these squats. If anything, your knees could stand to be a little more forward, but you are certainly not too horizontal at the bottom.

[Lindking]

Your femurs are not particularly long, and there is nothing wrong with these squats. If anything, your knees could stand to be a little more forward, but you are certainly not too horizontal at the bottom.

Then I'll keep on squatting!

Thank you for your time!

Regards,
Kristofer