Need a form check for Squats

[state 08]

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Sorry about the quality - it was off my cell phone.
Slowed down the vid a little just so you get a better idea and...
dubbed it with music from Rocky - for your entertainment.

Thanks!

 

[SociallyChallenged]

Originally posted by: state 08
Video Link

Sorry about the quality - it was off my cell phone.
Slowed down the vid a little just so you get a better idea and...
dubbed it with music from Rocky - for your entertainment.

Thanks!

Wait, I can't tell if you're kidding or not (no offense). That is a video on how to injure yourself seriously while doing squats. Have you seen squat form videos? Your weight is on your toes - it should be on your heels. You drop WAY too fast - it is a controlled movement and you should treat it as such. Where is your lumbar arch? I don't see any at all. You have some serious homework to do, man. A very quick google search. That isn't perfect form, but is very acceptable. You really need to work on your form before you put any kind of weight on it. Seriously, man, you are gonna rupture a disc.

 

[Kirby]

Originally posted by: SociallyChallenged

Originally posted by: state 08
Video Link

Sorry about the quality - it was off my cell phone.
Slowed down the vid a little just so you get a better idea and...
dubbed it with music from Rocky - for your entertainment.

Thanks!

Wait, I can't tell if you're kidding or not (no offense). That is a video on how to injure yourself seriously while doing squats. Have you seen squat form videos? Your weight is on your toes - it should be on your heels. You drop WAY too fast - it is a controlled movement and you should treat it as such. Where is your lumbar arch? I don't see any at all. You have some serious homework to do, man. A very quick google search. That isn't perfect form, but is very acceptable. You really need to work on your form before you put any kind of weight on it. Seriously, man, you are gonna rupture a disc.

QFT. That hurts my back just looking at it. It looks like you're leaning forward and supporting the weight with just your back.

 

[KoolDrew]

I agree. Definitely do some reading, watch some videos, and work on your form.

 

[EvilYoda]

Ooooooh, he's a Spartan, that makes sense.

Seriously though, do a little research, watch some stronglifts/crossfit training videos or read a book and then come back with your new squat form. It's good that you asked for help though - at least you didn't continue squatting like that and adding weight.

 

[state 08]

arrite, thanks for the critique!

Looks like i got some reading to do - i'll practice more tomarrow, and i'll try to post another vid on Fri.

 

[Koing]

Originally posted by: state 08
arrite, thanks for the critique!

Looks like i got some reading to do - i'll practice more tomarrow, and i'll try to post another vid on Fri.

Positive:
-your depth is pretty good

Negatives:
-your going down WAY too fast and you slowed it down so that must mean your going down even faster = bad
-your leaning forwards far too much, and on the 5-6th rep your craning over the bar
-your hamstrings are tight and this is why your leaning forwards

Can you sit in a deep squat with your body and chest upright? Try and keep your body as vertical as possible.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxM86mayZ60

Use less weight and do it properly. The weight will quickly go up if you train consistently and work hard and TRAIN SMART in the gym! :thumbsup:

Koing

 

[Packie]

You need to make sure your lower back is straight instead of hunched. I also recommend looking at the ceiling. It will seem weird at first but it will really help your form.

 

[Koing]

Look forwards and a bit up. That should help keep your chest and consequently keep your back more vertical.

Good point Packie :thumbsup:

Koing

 

[BeauJangles]

Originally posted by: Packie
You need to make sure your lower back is straight instead of hunched. I also recommend looking at the ceiling. It will seem weird at first but it will really help your form.

No. Do not look up at the ceiling.

Keep your spine alignment neutral.

 

[Howard]

Originally posted by: Koing

Originally posted by: state 08
arrite, thanks for the critique!

Looks like i got some reading to do - i'll practice more tomarrow, and i'll try to post another vid on Fri.

Positive:
-your depth is pretty good

Negatives:
-your going down WAY too fast and you slowed it down so that must mean your going down even faster = bad
-your leaning forwards far too much, and on the 5-6th rep your craning over the bar
-your hamstrings are tight and this is why your leaning forwards

Can you sit in a deep squat with your body and chest upright? Try and keep your body as vertical as possible.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxM86mayZ60

Use less weight and do it properly. The weight will quickly go up if you train consistently and work hard and TRAIN SMART in the gym! :thumbsup:

Koing

Butt-cheating on those front squats

 

[Koing]

Originally posted by: Howard

Originally posted by: Koing

Originally posted by: state 08
arrite, thanks for the critique!

Looks like i got some reading to do - i'll practice more tomarrow, and i'll try to post another vid on Fri.

Positive:
-your depth is pretty good

Negatives:
-your going down WAY too fast and you slowed it down so that must mean your going down even faster = bad
-your leaning forwards far too much, and on the 5-6th rep your craning over the bar
-your hamstrings are tight and this is why your leaning forwards

Can you sit in a deep squat with your body and chest upright? Try and keep your body as vertical as possible.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxM86mayZ60

Use less weight and do it properly. The weight will quickly go up if you train consistently and work hard and TRAIN SMART in the gym! :thumbsup:

Koing

Butt-cheating on those front squats

The body's pretty vertical

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...mnDAy4&feature=related

But yeah I'm working on that. Hopefully one day I'll smash out 200kg for one

Koing

 

[Howard]

Congrats on the gladiator thing, btw. What happened afterward?

 

[Koing]

Originally posted by: Howard
Congrats on the gladiator thing, btw. What happened afterward?

Cheers.

I got knocked out in the 1/4 finals. I bust my knee up ont he pyramid which f0cked me for the Eliminator but the adrenaline kicked in and I made it through! I could have pulled out of the Eliminator but I thought f0ck it, I'll take my chances and see what I can do. I'm still injured from it! MCL and minisculous grade 1 tear. Taking ages to heel up but at least I can train on it. I just don't turn on the left knee.

Not much happened after it. A few randoms recognise me in the street etc haha! I got a mate that got past the first audition and got an interview. He's waiting for the 2nd audition call back. He has a lot of skills!

Koing