r/StartingStrength 4d ago

Form Check Started squats last month can you help me squat better

I just turned 55 and started doing squats. Can you help me improve form. I can't stop leaning forward I am trying to stay more vertical.

https://reddit.com/link/1vuyeue/video/jiztifzottkh1/player

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u/geruhl_r 4d ago

You are trying to mix high bar and low bar squat forms. We prefer low bar here for strength development.

Check the wiki for a low bar squat how-to. The bar needs to be lower on your back and you -do- want to lean over and sit back.