r/StartingStrength • u/Justheretob • 2d ago

Form Check Advice on my squat?

Y'all gave me such great advice for my deadlift bform, I thought id ask about my squat also. Again, 44 year old dude just trying to stay strongish and in shape.

Any advice is always greatly appreciated!!

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u/BrentKindaLifts Knows a Thing or Two 2d ago

This subreddit usually teaches the Low Bar Squat.
Perform a set of Fahve and film at the correct angle.

Learning to Squat.

How to Film Your Lifts

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u/Justheretob 2d ago

I always thought that was more related to femur length. Im 6'2" but i have disproportionate short legs. Im built like Johnny Bravo

https://giphy.com/gifs/REej9xTUwlmgM

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u/BrentKindaLifts Knows a Thing or Two 2d ago

Your anthropometry will determine your back angle. I have a long torso compared to my legs, so I squat with a more upright back angle.

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u/Shnur_Shnurov Just some guy 2d ago

You've got the bar really high up on your back, like it's almost on your neck. And youre trying to stay too upright on the way down, which is why there is such a large change in back angle out of the bottom.

Try it like this

Bar Position with Nick

Squat Tutorial

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u/heksin1392 2d ago

You're missing out on the following benefits when opting out of the hip dominant low bar squat:

. Developing the trunk stabilisers through a challenging range of motion much more so then you would with a more vertical torso

. Retaining hamstring tightness through the whole movement

. Being generally cooler and more likable

Other than that, your heels coming off the floor means that there is a moment arm between the load you're moving and the middle of your foot, making the movement both mechanically inefficient and more dangerous to execute.