Hey guys, I’m back. I appreciate all the comments and tips I got on my 250lbs back squat video. I’ve tried to incorporate most of the feedback into this front squat
-better depth
-narrower stance (maybe not as narrow as some might like)
-Different shoes, although these shoes feel worse (they seem a bit cushiony)
Any tips on what I might be doing wrong or what I could do better will be appreciated!
You need to work on your ankle mobility. You’ve got some lower back rounding as you break parallel, you should be able to at least break parallel long before that happens. Bring your stance in closer. Way closer.
Also, this is just personal preference, there are lots of people that have got huge and strong without doing it, but get the mobility and the confidence to use a clean grip.
Thanks nkkllll. Can you show me where you think my back is rounding? I’d say ignore the beginning 45lbs lift. the bar was light enough that i feel like I was all over the place there. It looks like my back doesn’t round but maybe i’m not sure what rounding really means. When after 0.42 does this happen?
Can’t ignore the 45lbs set because it happens so high. If it was at rock bottom of the squat with your butt touching your heels I’d say it was understandable. But, it starts at just about parallel, and my personal belief, although I’m by no means an expert, is that back rounding at that point in a squat indicates lack of mobility, and in your case, specifically ankle mobility. And, as you bring your stance in, that will probably make itself more apparent.
OP, narrow your stance and try using a clean grip. That way you can push your elbows ‘up’ during the concentric phase which will keep your torso upright and hopefully eliminate the back rounding!
Oh and buy a pair of do wins/adidas oly lifting shoes.
Bring your stance in and check out this video by Dan Green. The dude is a beast.
Form looks pretty good. When the weights got heavy it looks like you shift the weight onto the front of your foot a bit. You can see your heel come off the floor at the bottom on the squat.
Ankle mobility stuff is a plus, but in the meantime not a bad idea to grab some oly shoes, or put a few 10lb plates under your heels.