Wow, that's a nice squat. I wish I could perform like that. Unfortunatley as soon as I go beyond parallel I loose the tension in my lower back. I hope I can stretch myself out.
Agreed about belts. What I lack that your squats have (they look identical to the SS:BBT drawings) is the sitting back motion. My mind is hostile to the idea of putting the ass back/having a horizontal back angle, although that's what a correct low bar squat does. I end up dropping into the bottom of the squat with a vertical back angle, eliminating all hamstring tension in the process. I guess I'll really have to try focusing on putting the ass back, no matter how wrong it feels.
damn, I've been trying to get it down like you have it, but it seems like I just drop into the bottom and lose all tension.. I think my hamstrings may be too short, because I can't even get into a good deadlift starting position with chest up/back extended. have you had any experience with tight hamstrings? i tried keeping my upper back tight/chest up and pushing my traps into the bar, but i just hit the bottom and lose tension
No better way to get the hamstrings to activate properly in the squat than actually putting some weight on and practicing proper squatting. Ignore those who say a belt lets your abs do less. Put on a belt and learn to push against it to keep the necessary core tension. A belt gives your abs something to push against and works them HARDER. You'll get stronger in the squat faster and your un-belted squat strength will also improve.
Wow, that's a nice squat. I wish I could perform like that. Unfortunatley as soon as I go beyond parallel I loose the tension in my lower back. I hope I can stretch myself out.
By the way, what are those shoes you're wearing?
JayvH 2 years ago
Custom-made squat shoes from Power Firm.
garypgibson 2 years ago
No wonder I don't recognize them. What is the heel height on those?
JayvH 2 years ago
3/8" in front, 9/8" in back = 3/4" rise.
garypgibson 2 years ago
Agreed about belts. What I lack that your squats have (they look identical to the SS:BBT drawings) is the sitting back motion. My mind is hostile to the idea of putting the ass back/having a horizontal back angle, although that's what a correct low bar squat does. I end up dropping into the bottom of the squat with a vertical back angle, eliminating all hamstring tension in the process. I guess I'll really have to try focusing on putting the ass back, no matter how wrong it feels.
Nauticus89 2 years ago
damned nice hamstring bounce
Nauticus89 2 years ago
Thanks!
garypgibson 2 years ago
damn, I've been trying to get it down like you have it, but it seems like I just drop into the bottom and lose all tension.. I think my hamstrings may be too short, because I can't even get into a good deadlift starting position with chest up/back extended. have you had any experience with tight hamstrings? i tried keeping my upper back tight/chest up and pushing my traps into the bar, but i just hit the bottom and lose tension
Nauticus89 2 years ago
No better way to get the hamstrings to activate properly in the squat than actually putting some weight on and practicing proper squatting. Ignore those who say a belt lets your abs do less. Put on a belt and learn to push against it to keep the necessary core tension. A belt gives your abs something to push against and works them HARDER. You'll get stronger in the squat faster and your un-belted squat strength will also improve.
garypgibson 2 years ago