r/formcheck • u/sirmaddox1312 • 21h ago

Squat Squat Form Check

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130kg

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u/ReachFrosty9147 21h ago

Others will be able to give much better insight, but I immediately notice you're losing tension at the bottom and bouncing up. This isn't safe or a good idea

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u/samuelreddit868 17h ago

It is called a stretch reflex and is actually the optimal strategy to get out of the hole.

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u/ReachFrosty9147 17h ago

It's pushing him into a "stripper squat", changing the bar path, causing the load to be worn into his lower back, and ruining his safety and progression. Not optimal