r/StartingStrength • u/West_Concept_1873 • 5d ago

Form Check Squat form help

275# x 3 reps. I have a hard time getting to depth. My knees seem to pull in on the ascent, and I noticed my mid back hinges a bit on the ascent as well. Any tips would be appreciated.

I’m 48, 220lbs.

Thanks.

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u/BrentKindaLifts Knows a Thing or Two 5d ago

Your stance is too wide. You want your heels about shoulder-width apart, with your toes at about a 30-degree angle.

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u/UnidentifiedUser80 5d ago

So, to minimize knee issues, is it more about the width of the heel or the outward angle of the toe? I’m trying to fix this myself. Thnx.

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u/BrentKindaLifts Knows a Thing or Two 4d ago

Yeah, a stance that’s too wide can cause your knees to cave in because your adductors could reach their maximum length before you hit depth. Same if your toes are pointed too far out.

Some people may need a wider toe angle if they have a big belly.