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Squat form critique please
« on: February 18, 2012, 08:12:04 AM »
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Re: Squat form critique please
« Reply #1 on: February 18, 2012, 08:15:34 AM »
Looks pretty good. Elbows stay up which is good, back looks solid. Lower the safety bars though, you shouldn't touch them.

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Re: Squat form critique please
« Reply #2 on: February 18, 2012, 08:16:42 AM »
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form is excellent, props!
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Re: Squat form critique please
« Reply #3 on: February 18, 2012, 08:17:46 AM »
i see no flaws in the form

lower back maintains tightness

knees dont travel far forward


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Re: Squat form critique please
« Reply #4 on: February 18, 2012, 08:18:38 AM »
Nothing wrong with knee travel during a (front) squat.

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Re: Squat form critique please
« Reply #5 on: February 18, 2012, 08:19:49 AM »
Nothing wrong with knee travel during a (front) squat.

just mentioned it because i have that problem no matter what

i guess this guy just has better proportions of torso to femur

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Re: Squat form critique please
« Reply #6 on: February 18, 2012, 08:21:01 AM »
Your form looks like absolute shit, hope this helps .
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Re: Squat form critique please
« Reply #7 on: February 18, 2012, 08:24:39 AM »
Looks pretty good. I trained with an OL coach about 10 years ago and the best tip I can remember for front sq/oly squat is try and sit between your legs, not on top.

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Re: Squat form critique please
« Reply #8 on: February 18, 2012, 08:25:52 AM »
Looks pretty good. I trained with an OL coach about 10 years ago and the best tip I can remember for front sq/oly squat is try and sit between your legs, not on top.

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Re: Squat form critique please
« Reply #9 on: February 18, 2012, 08:28:30 AM »
those phrases are mysterious aren't they


i have yet to understand the meaning of them

I actually "got" it right away and it made a huge difference. lol

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Re: Squat form critique please
« Reply #10 on: February 18, 2012, 08:33:16 AM »
Woah that's really good to hear guys. I was blessed with legs of a spider and it's taken years to get to this point. If I had someone yelling at me to keep my elbows up, I think I could do 10-20lbs more.

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Re: Squat form critique please
« Reply #11 on: February 18, 2012, 09:04:12 AM »
Good squats bro.....three suggestions that I think will help you:

1.-Lower the safety bars as stated earlier in thread.........the jarring effect you get when hitting them can screw up a set in no time.

2.-Tape your wrists with athletic tape......trust me on this.

3.-Keep your head up a bit more..........focus on a spot on the wall slightly above eye level.......this will help keep you upright.


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Re: Squat form critique please
« Reply #12 on: February 18, 2012, 09:13:13 AM »
Good squats bro.....three suggestions that I think will help you:

1.-Lower the safety bars as stated earlier in thread.........the jarring effect you get when hitting them can screw up a set in no time.

2.-Tape your wrists with athletic tape......trust me on this.

3.-Keep your head up a bit more..........focus on a spot on the wall slightly above eye level.......this will help keep you upright.



+ don't lock out your knees at the top

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Re: Squat form critique please
« Reply #13 on: February 18, 2012, 09:15:48 AM »
all these "405 for 5" squatters with their shit form couldn't have done that set in their wildest dreams.

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Re: Squat form critique please
« Reply #14 on: February 18, 2012, 09:17:47 AM »
all these "405 for 5" squatters with their shit form couldn't have done that set in their wildest dreams.

if you squat 405 for reps, 315 front squat is pretty easy

i know this from personal fact

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Re: Squat form critique please
« Reply #15 on: February 18, 2012, 09:21:04 AM »
if you squat 405 for reps, 315 front squat is pretty easy

i know this from personal fact

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hahaha1 pussy I squatted 505 for reps and my 415 front squat was easier than yours.

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Re: Squat form critique please
« Reply #16 on: February 18, 2012, 09:23:41 AM »
hahaha1 pussy I squatted 505 for reps and my 415 front squat was easier than yours.

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Re: Squat form critique please
« Reply #17 on: February 18, 2012, 09:26:59 AM »
Good squats bro.....three suggestions that I think will help you:

1.-Lower the safety bars as stated earlier in thread.........the jarring effect you get when hitting them can screw up a set in no time.

2.-Tape your wrists with athletic tape......trust me on this.

3.-Keep your head up a bit more..........focus on a spot on the wall slightly above eye level.......this will help keep you upright.


Good points, much appreciated.

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Re: Squat form critique please
« Reply #18 on: February 18, 2012, 09:29:16 AM »
Your form looks like absolute shit, hope this helps.

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Re: Squat form critique please
« Reply #19 on: February 18, 2012, 09:30:36 AM »
Good points, much appreciated.
No problem bud.  :)

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Re: Squat form critique please
« Reply #20 on: February 18, 2012, 10:42:00 AM »