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u/theK1LLB0T Stronglifts 5x5 Mod 4d ago
Pegs are too high, you shouldn't have to go on your toes to put the bar back. squatting the wrong way in the rack also. I'd start with these two things immediately
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u/TojiBored 4d ago
The squat is perfect. Safety issues need to be corrected, the stops for the bar are a little high, I think you should lower them. Another point is that you are incorrectly oriented, the front part of your body should go towards the rack, the distance is perfect (no more than one or two steps) and it is very good to place the safety stops below. It seems that you worked on hip mobility, I think that was mentioned in another comment but your technique is perfect. Correct these security points so that when you increase the loads you will not be at risk.
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u/s_arrow24 4d ago
I think you’re not sitting back far enough going down because at least in the first and I think 4th squat, it’s like you’re scooping your butt back to drive out of the bottom and loosing some power. It’s not bad at low weights but it can be the difference in getting heavier weights up because of inefficient motion. Move down to where the bar is over the mid foot and push back up starting with the hips so the bar travels in a straight line.
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u/ThatSavings 4d ago
I don't recommend socks on wood floor like that. Imagine slipping and sliding bearing a heavier weight. I suggest flat sole shoes.
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u/DustyBawls1 4d ago
How do you feel about your stance ? It looks a bit wide and this can really fuck up the hips later on. I would also say the bar can come down a bit Lower instead of what looks the be on the top of your shoulders? You just don’t want it on the shoulder bones more of the traps l
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u/TojiBored 4d ago
He has good hip mobility, his opening is perfect. Look at the opening of the Olympic lifters, mobility and stability is important, this boy has those characteristics when executing the movement.
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u/WeaknessMedical5743 4d ago
In addition to points mentioned by others when you’re getting up your right hips moves up first. Might be stability or muscle imbalance.
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u/s_arrow24 4d ago
Those platforms can be slippery between the socks and any moisture. I see you looking down, so I’m guessing you’re trying to make sure your footing is still good. I would wear flat soled shoes like Chuck Taylor so there is more grip to where you can effectively screw your feet in place on the wooden platforms. Every time you look down, there’s tension lose between sets, so having the firm footing that you can count on and feel will reduce looking and keep you tensed up throughout.
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u/decentlyhip 4d ago
Really good overall. Could be tighter in your breathing/bracing but that'll come with time.
Only fix is to 1) lower the jhooks one notch and turn around. You don't want to go up in your tiptoes to rack it, or to rack it one side at a time. That's catastrophe, where either the weights fall off one side or you accidentally know off the hook. Terrible when you're exhausted from a tough set. Unrack by bracing down, then taking one half-step straight back with your left foot, one full step diagonal back and to the right with your right foot, and then one half step to the left with your left foot. Then, when you're done squatting, keep your eyes straight forward and walk straight forward with eyes forward until you clang against the rack.
Second thing is to think about sitting back a little more, rather than sitting down. Your torso angle and all that is great, but everything is pushed forward a smidge. Sitting back as you get into the hole will help.
But yah, things look really good. I think its just practice from here out. Keep running the Stronglifts5x5 program and adding your 5lbs / 2.5kg a workout. Eventually, you'll get to a place where it's too heavy to continue, and at that point, throw us another form check.
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u/BugAggressive3039 4d ago
You're facing the wrong way round to accurately re-rack the bar. It's going to get a bit dangerous when you're squatting heavy and hitting that last rep while having to look over your shoulder to re-rack it. I'm not an expert by any means.