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mgs1176 · #1 · msg 1737
2014-08-09 18:22
Squat form check.
I am 37 years old and have been lifting for just over three years. I have only done one IPF meet, where I went 375/215/513 in the 181 class. After watching this video, I seem to be going a bit too low and I am having upper back rounding. I am wondering if this is due to bar positioning. I used to squat with thumbs over with my index finger on the rings a bit lower on the back. I started trying to bring my grip in, and now have my pinky fingers on the ring with thumbs around, but it makes the bar ride up higher on the back.

I am going to add in front squats to try and fix the upper back rounding, and box squats to fix my depth. If anyone else has some advice, I would appreciate the input.

BTW I was doing the old cms routine and swapped to the four day program when it came out. The only modifications I have made is slightly higher volume on squat days. IE I went 2 x 2 and 3 x 2 at 85% the day of the video instead of 2 x 4. The weight on the bar is 320lbs, and I weighed in at 175 just before training.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIDJVE--eiA&list=UUmDgzyc2ogtueUeixFQ8jKg


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAbG8j0hxMQ&list=UUmDgzyc2ogtueUeixFQ8jKg

Last edit: 2014-08-10 07:18
Robert Frederick · #2 · msg 1745
2014-08-10 07:28
Re: Squat form check.
You can do front squats to a box. Come down gently on to the box too.
DRY · #3 · msg 1748
2014-08-10 17:16
Re: Squat form check.
Overall just very loosey goosey, need to stay much tighter. That weight is not a high enough percentage to be causing the sloppiness.  Its not something that happens overnight
lanidrac · #4 · msg 2114
2014-10-06 04:12
Re: Squat form check.
Your decent is too quick, which is making the weight shift in your feet and making your upper body round forward a bit.

A good drill is to bring your elbows forward and towards your torso without adjusting your grip. I eventually had to bring my grip out because my elbows were touching my thighs when I was in the hole.

I hope this helps you.