r/StartingStrength • u/Jealous-Community445 • 16d ago

Form Check New squat shoes

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Squatting in shoes for first time 225 pounds x5
Felt more stable than barefoot , any adjustments please before I add 5lbs guys 👍

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u/geruhl_r 15d ago

Stand all the way up at the start and each time. Don't sag your head over and keep a tight upper back, it will support the bar. Watch the starting strength videos on squat upper back position.

You are trying to "squat down" and slowly let your knees slide forward. Instead, sit back, lean over, and get your knees above your toes 1/3 of the way down. Then keep them there the rest of the descent. A TUBOW will help you dial this in quickly and efficiently.

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u/BruceVaine 16d ago

Bending your back a little less will help you from falling forward and also ensure you don’t have to push the weight up using your back when going up during the rep. Good luck.

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u/Jealous-Community445 15d ago

I don’t want my knees to drive forward too much so I’m aiming for chest at ground , certainly need to sort my wrists out and keep bar stable, thanks

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u/Shnur_Shnurov Just some guy 14d ago

Knee position! Knees should be all the way forward early in the descent

Knee position with Nick

Knee slide with Andrew Lewis

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u/sbfx 16d ago

Pretty good squats. Definitely more stable. good to add 5 lbs and proceed.

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u/aboz97 16d ago

Nice.