Using Plates to Assist with ATG Squat

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So recently after doing a heavy set of back squats and having more lower back pain than glute pain, i was forced to look at my form… anyway the problem is when going Atg i round my back near the lower portion of the rep,i found a good fix for this is two 10kg plates, one under each heel. This allows me to complete a good clean ATG squat… is this a good alternative? or should i work on my flexibility/strength to be able to do them properly?

cheers

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Squatting with your heels on plates is a common fix, however this is not a long-term solution. Work on your flexibility.

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If I am not mistaken isn’t he doing what olympic squat shoes do?

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[quote]John S. wrote:
If I am not mistaken isn’t he doing what olympic squat shoes do?[/quote]

when I first started squatting I had to use plates, now I use oly shoes and they are just as good-with better balance-