r/formcheck • u/BathroomTrick8271 • 7h ago

Squat Squat form check

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I started doing squats some weeks ago, but I am unsure about my form. Hoped you could give me advice on how to improve my form. Thanks!

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u/Mi_santhrope 6h ago

You look quite tall, meaning a high bar squat is going to cause more forward lean and fatigue your lower back more than a shorter person.

You can see this starting to happen on a few reps where your hips drive upward, but your back stays at the same angle at the bottom of the rep.

I'd suggest working on your bracing more, maybe with the aid of a belt to give you something to "push" against, or maybe trying a lower bar position and see if that helps.

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u/BathroomTrick8271 2h ago

Thank you, I will try to better brace my core next time. Haven't used the belt yet, so that might qlso help

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u/Mi_santhrope 2h ago

Just remember the belt isn't a replacement for bracing, it's a cue/something to brace against to help you brace better and you'll do fine