So I am only on 47.5kg after a little over 2 months of squatting as I took ages to figure out if low or high bar worked best for me and it’s the lift that comes least naturally to me
I found out I have crazy long legs compared to my short torso (34 inch inseam) so that’s why I find them so uncomfortable. Low bar feels a lot better than high bar so stuck with it.
I seem to do very good on the descent but then right in the hole I lose some stability and edge the bar path forward? I think I do this by leading with my butt first meaning some good morning action. I guess since the weight is so low my back doesn’t hurt after and no injuries but I don’t want to risk anything when it gets higher
Because squats are so unnatural for me I have not been progressing the weight every time even if I do all my sets (not failed a set yet). I film every set and analyse my form. If I’m not happy I stay at the weight for a few more sessions until I feel comfortable going up. My form at 45kg was good so went up today.
Been doing pause squats 30kg 8x3 and dumbbell squats 22kg 12x3 as well as leg press 120kg 12x3 as accessories.
Here are more vids of my sets with different weights too and different angles. I think I either have weak quads or a weak upper back and core, or all of those, resulting in muscle imbalances leading me to use my glutes more out of the hole.
Side angle
And just 40kg warm up
And first time squatting in my life for comparison
I found out I have crazy long legs compared to my short torso (34 inch inseam) so that’s why I find them so uncomfortable. Low bar feels a lot better than high bar so stuck with it.
I seem to do very good on the descent but then right in the hole I lose some stability and edge the bar path forward? I think I do this by leading with my butt first meaning some good morning action. I guess since the weight is so low my back doesn’t hurt after and no injuries but I don’t want to risk anything when it gets higher
Because squats are so unnatural for me I have not been progressing the weight every time even if I do all my sets (not failed a set yet). I film every set and analyse my form. If I’m not happy I stay at the weight for a few more sessions until I feel comfortable going up. My form at 45kg was good so went up today.
Been doing pause squats 30kg 8x3 and dumbbell squats 22kg 12x3 as well as leg press 120kg 12x3 as accessories.
Here are more vids of my sets with different weights too and different angles. I think I either have weak quads or a weak upper back and core, or all of those, resulting in muscle imbalances leading me to use my glutes more out of the hole.
Side angle
And just 40kg warm up
And first time squatting in my life for comparison
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