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drealm · 11-06-2009, 10:22 PM

I finally got everything in order to start my weightlifting/massive eating regiment again. You probably remember my last thread "Another Defeat For Today: Inability to pull off the squat."

With my renewed plan I got a camera to record my workouts in order to study my form. I figured I'd get some feed back from people here who have more experience with squats and general workouts.

This is basically my first time ever really trying squats. So I don't expect my form to be anything less than abysmal. From watching the video I think I have a hell of a long way to go.

The weight was a bit much to manage. So I'm not sure if I should just keep with it until I build muscle, or if I should figure out another exercise. Like should I try finding a standard bar to squat with? Or should I try dumbbell squats until I can manage an olympic weight bar? I'm willing to stick with this if my form is ok for starters, but I just don't know how ridiculous my form is compared to the norm.

Also the popping sound is from my right knee. I don't if it's because I'm double jointed, flexible, skinny, because I'm screwing up or a combination.

I'm basically going to be recording myself from now on in order to closely study my technique along with reading and rereading Starting Strength by Mark Rippetoe.

Is this a good angle for reviewing on video? Or should I do it from another angel? I really want to study effectively.

Video below:

2Talkative · 11-06-2009, 11:31 PM

A couple things.

Shoes !

Your heels should never leave the floor I think you only did that once.

Feet should be a little more than shoulder width apart( can't tell if they are) with toes pointed slightly outwards.

Concentrate on sticking your butt out on the way down you don't want you knees to far out in front that could be why your getting clicking.

On the way up drive with your hips with your butt out then straighten out. Looks like your trying to go straight down which is how you almost did a header.

Stick with it man ! Don't give up everything takes time.

irma · 11-07-2009, 07:04 AM

look down and fix your hip drive. this vid by rippetoe explains it well. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yha2XAc2qu8

drealm · 11-07-2009, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by irma

look down and fix your hip drive. this vid by rippetoe explains it well. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yha2XAc2qu8

Damn, that's an excellent video. Maybe I should get the entire DVD. That's so informative.

2Talkative, you saying shoes are better than barefoot? I have shoes but they're just your standard sneakers with squishy soles, I know weightlifting shoes got the best sole but I'm not sure how much they run.

Brightpaperwarewolf · 11-07-2009, 07:52 AM

Widen your stance, judging from the shadows, it seems too narrow. You should put a couple of 5 pound plates on your heels and practice driving down with your heels, it'll help you progress to get the drive down. Also when you drive down as others said, stick your butt out, almost like you are falling down onto a chair and puff out your chest to keep posture. It just takes practice and practice, but so far so good.

DSPFrat · 11-07-2009, 03:45 PM

Your form could use some work. For one thing, you seem to do it different every time down. Make sure your hips are back all the way, cuz your knees shouldn't go past your toes. Heels should always be on the floor. You should be pushing with your heels, not your toes. Pull your shoulder back, puffing out your chest. Hold your breath going down and exale when reach the top.

VanDamMan · 11-09-2009, 05:55 PM

You don't need shoes.

You need to do some air squats first. Maybe 50 or so. Once you can easily do air squats, switch over to weight.

Personally I don't like doing bar/back squats. Can develop bad form of hunching over.

Try some front squats. They are much harder.

11-06-2009, 10:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
drealm Status: SAS Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: California Gender: Male Age: 22 Posts: 292	Squat Check Video I finally got everything in order to start my weightlifting/massive eating regiment again. You probably remember my last thread "Another Defeat For Today: Inability to pull off the squat." With my renewed plan I got a camera to record my workouts in order to study my form. I figured I'd get some feed back from people here who have more experience with squats and general workouts. This is basically my first time ever really trying squats. So I don't expect my form to be anything less than abysmal. From watching the video I think I have a hell of a long way to go. The weight was a bit much to manage. So I'm not sure if I should just keep with it until I build muscle, or if I should figure out another exercise. Like should I try finding a standard bar to squat with? Or should I try dumbbell squats until I can manage an olympic weight bar? I'm willing to stick with this if my form is ok for starters, but I just don't know how ridiculous my form is compared to the norm. Also the popping sound is from my right knee. I don't if it's because I'm double jointed, flexible, skinny, because I'm screwing up or a combination. I'm basically going to be recording myself from now on in order to closely study my technique along with reading and rereading Starting Strength by Mark Rippetoe. Is this a good angle for reviewing on video? Or should I do it from another angel? I really want to study effectively. Video below:

11-06-2009, 11:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
2Talkative Status: MIA Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Vancouver BC Gender: Male Age: 28 Posts: 509	A couple things. Shoes ! Your heels should never leave the floor I think you only did that once. Feet should be a little more than shoulder width apart( can't tell if they are) with toes pointed slightly outwards. Concentrate on sticking your butt out on the way down you don't want you knees to far out in front that could be why your getting clicking. On the way up drive with your hips with your butt out then straighten out. Looks like your trying to go straight down which is how you almost did a header. Stick with it man ! Don't give up everything takes time. __________________ "I have found the Iron to be my greatest friend. It never freaks out on me, never runs. Friends may come and go. But two hundred pounds is always two hundred pounds." - Henry Rollins

11-07-2009, 07:52 AM	#5 (permalink)
Brightpaperwarewolf Status: SAS Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northern Virginia Gender: Male Posts: 928	Widen your stance, judging from the shadows, it seems too narrow. You should put a couple of 5 pound plates on your heels and practice driving down with your heels, it'll help you progress to get the drive down. Also when you drive down as others said, stick your butt out, almost like you are falling down onto a chair and puff out your chest to keep posture. It just takes practice and practice, but so far so good. __________________ Happiness is only real if shared.

11-07-2009, 03:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
DSPFrat Status: SAS Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ohio Gender: Male Age: 23 Posts: 160	Your form could use some work. For one thing, you seem to do it different every time down. Make sure your hips are back all the way, cuz your knees shouldn't go past your toes. Heels should always be on the floor. You should be pushing with your heels, not your toes. Pull your shoulder back, puffing out your chest. Hold your breath going down and exale when reach the top. __________________ Hit me up on Facebook

11-07-2009, 07:04 AM	#3 (permalink)
irma Status: SAS Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 36	look down and fix your hip drive. this vid by rippetoe explains it well. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yha2XAc2qu8

11-09-2009, 05:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
VanDamMan Status: SAS Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 60	You don't need shoes. You need to do some air squats first. Maybe 50 or so. Once you can easily do air squats, switch over to weight. Personally I don't like doing bar/back squats. Can develop bad form of hunching over. Try some front squats. They are much harder.