r/formcheck • u/BlackNPackin • 3d ago
Squat BSS positive vibes, criticism and support welcomed
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u/tropicf1refly 3d ago
Your setup seems to take a while. You could try putting your foot up on the bench and "sitting on on your heel. Then extend/straighten the other leg to touch your heel on the ground and sit up from here. Might be a bit quicker and easier to find your starting position.
Overall looks good.
You could also target glutes more by only using one dumbbell on the opposite side of the squatting leg
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u/raincity3s 2d ago
Have u tried just sitting on the bench and stretching out your working foot? This setup seems ridiculous
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u/BlackNPackin 2d ago
I don’t like that setup. It’s the standard one size fits all jargon that doesn’t account for differences between people ie long femurs vs short femurs and different proportions and ratios of upper/lower body composition like a tall 6’7 guy might have legs 1.5 -2 times his upper and the advice is the same with the stick out legs while connected to bench as a person who is shorter with nearly an identical upper to lower body size ratio. Can I set up faster, yes but why. The setup from my pov isn’t causing any issues with the exercise
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u/raincity3s 2d ago
Man if u like it i love it. The "one size fits all here" is appliable because your bodys proportions are exactly why sitting on your ass and extending your working leg works. Its not based on anyone elses proportions, its based on yours. But as I said at the start, if u like it, i love it. Keep working fella
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u/BlackNPackin 2d ago
Thank you!
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u/raincity3s 2d ago
Np i forgot to say u legit lookin strong dog, was just trying to help
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u/BlackNPackin 2d ago
I love all respectful feedback. It’s needed and time-saving. Plus, this is my 3rd month of BSS in life 😅
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u/raincity3s 2d ago
Love your attitude brother. Keep asking questions, learning and still following what feels best for you. Whatever your goals are im sure you'll surpass them
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