Squat Form Check? Video Enclosed

I’ve been away from everything gym related for a long, long time. Looking to get back in eventually, is form okay?

Looks fine to me with no weight on the bar.

Looks like when you add weight, your chest might cave in, so drive the elbows down and chest up. Also looks like hip and/or hamstring flexibility might need some work since your low back rounds under a bit at the bottom.

If/when those become an issue, you can work on that. No need to be overly focused on either of those now.

[quote]LoRez wrote:
Also looks like hip and/or hamstring flexibility might need some work since your low back rounds under a bit at the bottom.

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What would you recommend to help fix this issue if/when it arises?

[quote]LoRez wrote:
Also looks like hip and/or hamstring flexibility might need some work since your low back rounds under a bit at the bottom.

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First post didn’t go through :S

What would you recommend to help fix this if/when the issue arises?

The bar is too far over your feet when you descend. Use a lower bar position or get shoes with raised heels and squat more upright.

The shoes I’m wearing have raised heels :frowning: I guess it’s an ankle mobility/tight Achilles’ tendon issue?

[quote]Iladhar wrote:
The shoes I’m wearing have raised heels :frowning: I guess it’s an ankle mobility/tight Achilles’ tendon issue?[/quote]

I would say it’s got more to do with your leverages then. Try a lower bar position. Squatting will feel much more natural when you get used to it.

Thanks buddy :slight_smile:
Should I still worry about hip/hams flexibility as mentioned earlier?

[quote]Iladhar wrote:

[quote]LoRez wrote:
Also looks like hip and/or hamstring flexibility might need some work since your low back rounds under a bit at the bottom.

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What would you recommend to help fix this issue if/when it arises?[/quote]

I haven’t dealt with the issue myself so I can’t really offer useful suggestions. It was more observation than anything.

It may help to spend some time sitting at the bottom of the lift with some weight on your shoulders (the bar is probably enough), and just rock a bit in different directions, just letting your body naturally loosen up. I’d keep the knees out pretty far. That will help with ankle mobility for sure, and maybe hips too.

Also maybe some loaded stretches using RDLs; keep your lower back as arched as possible (concave), keep your legs slightly bent, push your butt back, and just let the weight pull you down and stretch things.

But as I said, I’m just guessing.

[quote]Iladhar wrote:
Thanks buddy :slight_smile:
Should I still worry about hip/hams flexibility as mentioned earlier? [/quote]

Lorez was referring to a separate issue regarding your lower back rounding at the bottom. Hamstring flexibility should always be worked on even if you do not perceive an immediate problem as tightness will also lead to alot of other problems in the long run as you progress in weight.

Thanks to you all for the help!