Squat Rx #12 (Part II)

In Squat Rx #12, the following squat issues are discussed:
*heels coming off the floor
*hips shifting laterally
*knees bowing in and out
*upper back and shoulder pain

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• squat
• rx
• #12
• technique
• powerlifting
• weightlifting
• training

[johnnymnemonic2]

I don't have a copy of his book, "Starting Strength" with me, so I'll have to get back with you if you want specifics...

You should bring the elbows back and they will be slightly elevated. As you decend in the hole, your elbows should pointing downward - this will help you maintain proper upper (and lower) back positioning. Not so different than if you were doing a front squat - you'd want to drive the elbows up to help maintain proper position.

[id0stuff]

hey man, awesome videos, my problem is not being able to put the bar behind my head, i feel pain in my shoulders and i can't really bear any weight on my back in this position.

[ofir363]

Great vid ! like all the other.

i have a little question, i have arch collepse i.e flat feet. can it cause form issue?

[101CavGrunt]

Great vid, I would buy the shirt too!

[Christmas800]

ok i dont even squat or anything...but my legs are just as big...im not even sure how much i can squat though...i did like 360...and that hurt like a bitch...i wonder if i could do more but it hurts by shoulders too much....though after watching this vid i wonder how much i can do...

[iMagnusX]

That makes sense. Lock in the bar at the top, maintain a lumbar curve at the bottom. Keeping the elbows back the whole time felt weird.  Thanks.

[iMagnusX]

Quick question:

I saw on the CrossFit front page that Mark Rippetoe was recommending to bring the elbows back to lock the bar into the traps. So, do you want the elbows forward or back?