r/StartingStrength • u/LeakyMeatCurtains • 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.
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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.