Form How do I fix my squat depth and can good technique mean I won't have to reduce the weight as much

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I'll try to squat 2x a week might just randomly do it on a mostly upper body day cuz why not

Also might get access to a gym with both a squat rack and free weight that barbells are weirdly small for some reason but that's being picky.

(also this is probably something im not advanced enough for but maybe when the cut is over one of those squat specific programs could be worth thinking about)
 
godhatesacoward said:
awww you guys really care i appreciate it

I'll try to squat 2x a week might just randomly do it on a mostly upper body day cuz why not

Also might get access to a gym with both a squat rack and free weight that barbells are weirdly small for some reason but that's being picky.
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contrary to popular belief id like everybody to succeed
 
godhatesacoward said:
(also this is probably something im not advanced enough for but maybe when the cut is over one of those squat specific programs could be worth thinking about)
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absolutely not. Run a sensible program for half a year or more. I wouldnt worry about a squat specialization program maybe ever.
 
ROcknrollracing said:
he is not doing low bar squats. You can theoretically do no hands at all high bar squats. A good belt would be a wise investment for the long game and get stronger all over quicker on a progressive program. I thinkas he starts squatting at least twice a week his form tweaks will be cleaned up very fast especially if he posts video. It isn't that bad of form to begin with.
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I think he's doing kind of whatever seems to make sense intuitively. I'm not sure TS has made any sort of conscious choice with bar placement. But I don't even know where I mentioned he was doing high bar or low bar? Not sure I follow that part, or what it has to do with wearing a belt or not. He stumbles around after every rep because he hasn't had enough practice, and/or isn't placing the bar well in some way so it's moving around, and/or isn't bracing properly so his whole body is loose and moving around. He should be able not to stumble around after every rep with 135lbs, belt or not, so it's not really necessary to go ahead and spend a bunch of money on a belt right away, that's all I was saying.
 
Volador said:
I think he's doing kind of whatever seems to make sense intuitively. I'm not sure TS has made any sort of conscious choice with bar placement. But I don't even know where I mentioned he was doing high bar or low bar? Not sure I follow that part, or what it has to do with wearing a belt or not. He stumbles around after every rep because he hasn't had enough practice, and/or isn't placing the bar well in some way so it's moving around, and/or isn't bracing properly so his whole body is moving around. He should be able not to stumble around after every rep with 135lbs, belt or not, that's all I was saying.
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A belt would help him brace better if he takes the correct valsalva breath. Ive seen people fall over doing air squats so it wouldnt matter how much weight is on the bar. I agree though he needs to take a more assertive start position but when the weight is artificially light we do not always consciously take our best approach before proceeding to lift.
 
Volador said:
I think the belt is cool if he wants to lift heavier, but he still needs to learn to balance himself on his own two feet. A good belt is at least $100, and a shit belt is pretty useless in the long run. It might be premature to invest, because he should be able to handle these weights anyway without looking like he squatting on ice skates. I think it's mostly a technique issue, not strength. I mean, based on past videos, TS can for sure squat 225 for a couple of shitty reps. 135lbs should be nothing for him in terms of weight, even with how untrained he is. But if he's casually unracking the bar while he thinks of the last episode of the Bachelorette and hasn't even heard of the term bracing, or if he's wearing running shoes, or if he hasn't ever even thought of where he places the bar on his back, he will look bad. My main bet is he doesn't know how to set the bar firmly on his back, he doesn't know where to place it, or how to tighten his back, and brace his core, but he could do it with practice. I honestly think some of it is also just practice and coordination, and will come with time. But yeah, he can learn these things without a belt. My best squat is 445lbs @ ~185lbs BW (not much but it's honest work), and I think If I unracked 250lbs nonchalantly like a wet noodle I'd probably look like shit too.

For your last point, I agree, but I do want to give credit to TS for putting himself out there, even though he's trolling us still with the camera angles. I think if he actually listens and reads a couple of articles on bracing and bar placement, and mentally cues himself to do it, and if he keeps practicing and adding 5-10lbs a week, he could improve quickly.
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A belt is just a bandaid at this point though. It's throwing a piece of kit at a problem. It's also a powerlifters type solution to an MMA athlete.
Dude doesn't need to do what gets him the biggest squat, he needs to learn to squat to support his MMA training. Two different things.

100% right on frequent practice fixing a lot of the issues.

I put a video up of how to brace his core as a point to work on. Similar to what was said about not giving him too much to think about.
If he would put up an actual useable angle I would cover off on the bar placement, I asked for the Zercher lift he said he did to cover off on whether it was that way back in another thread. That way I could see if it was a core or back squat technique issue.

Old matey is following squat ques from way back in the day when we were all told to keep your chest up and look up with the lower back arched .
Between that and chasing depth for the sake of it, he has got a funky squat going on that will cause him some issues. Better off sorting it now, but I am sure he will pick whichever advice suits him from the thread.
 
Volador said:
I think the belt is cool if he wants to lift heavier, but he still needs to learn to balance himself on his own two feet. A good belt is at least $100, and a shit belt is pretty useless in the long run.
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What are some good belts?
 
Fug said:
What are some good belts?
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I got one from Best Belts a long time ago. Quality is good, very simple and old-fashioned single prong. It'll probably last forever. If I had to get one now, I'd look for one of those with diagonal holes that are closer together, I don't remember the brand. I've seen a lot of people like the SBD belt also.
 
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Fug said:
What are some good belts?
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Look into their belts. 48$. They seem comparable to the other much more expensive belts.

Temu also has similar belts that are also more affordable (especially when they have their sales). I've seen lever belts sold for 50-70$ there as well.
 
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Well, I am inspired by the TS to join this thread and get criticism and feedback.

I'm coming off a serious injury, but tbh, I've never been very strong. Always excelled way more at cardio like running and biking.

The most I ever squatted was only 225, and even then, I probably didn't go down all the way. I've always had a hard time going low to parallel... Maybe it's a flexibility issue.

 
Fug said:
Well, I am inspired by the TS to join this thread and get criticism and feedback.

I'm coming off a serious injury, but tbh, I've never been very strong. Always excelled way more at cardio like running and biking.

The most I ever squatted was only 225, and even then, I probably didn't go down all the way. I've always had a hard time going low to parallel... Maybe it's a flexibility issue.

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Doesn't look too bad at all.

You may want to get a bit more efficient in your walk out. Brace maybe a smidge harder and work to hit the same depth rep to rep. You clearly went below parallel on some reps and maybe got parallel on others.
 
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Trying to leave 2 reps in the tank but yeah may have put too much weight at one point
 
Alright, I gotta assume bro is trolling.

1) Say what weight you're lifting, because people don't want to be guessing, and we can't read the plates anyway.

2) Stop putting the camera on the fucking ground right next to you. Get it level with your center of gravity and move it back some. Locate it so we can actually see what is going on with your feet, without the safeties blocking the view, and without distortion. You've been asked this 30,000 times.

3) That second video... you stopped midway to take your pants off? I mean, just... lmao man.

4) Read the sections on "Bracing" and "Creating Full Body Tension" in this document:

 
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You need to clean up your reps, but you are getting somewhere. Quit worrying about adding weight throughout your workout. Run straight weights across something like 5x5 starting very light and do linear progression. Try to have each rep look the same and be more efficient. You are also really overemphasizing going deep in later reps. Your first rep looks the best in both videos.
 
Oblivian said:
You need to clean up your reps, but you are getting somewhere. Quit worrying about adding weight throughout your workout. Run straight weights across something like 5x5 starting very light and do linear progression. Try to have each rep look the same and be more efficient. You are also really overemphasizing going deep in later reps. Your first rep looks the best in both videos.
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Ok thank you I will keep it at 185 max for all sets until I'm done cutting at least
 
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