Reply With QuoteIMO it is not possible to exactly describe perfect squatting form since it varies greatly from person to person (tall/short etc).
A simple approach is to start with extremely light weight(maybe even bodyweight squats). And slowly increase the weight every week.
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08-02-2008, 02:50 AM #1Registered User
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proper squat form
okay guy's, well i've squated once in my lifetime and i messed up my back for around 3 months from it, i played it right on my back and it had a pad and all of that on the bar, i put it like 3 inches from my neck or so.... i really need to know proper form for this, please!?
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08-02-2008, 03:42 AM #2Registered User
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haha yeah i tryed it with my body weight, i was like around 235 then but still though i just needa know like where to place the bar at basically i guess
6'2 - 198 pounds | 20yrs old
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08-02-2008, 04:24 AM #4Senior Member ELITE MEMBER
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Keep your head up and elbows pointing towards the floor thruout the movement.
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yeah thats how i was but i think i had all the weight on my spine or something. do i needa put it on my shoulder's or like what part of my back
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08-02-2008, 05:04 AM #6Senior Member ELITE MEMBER
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The lower on your back the more stability you have. Sounds to me by your description of hurting your back you are leaning to far forward. Keeping your head up and elbows down keeps your back straight. Might be a good idea to have someone check your form. I think that is where your problem is.
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08-02-2008, 05:06 AM #7Registered User
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Get you one of these or ask your gym to buy one.
Manta Ray Squatting Devices. Manta Ray & Sting Ray at Discount. Manta Ray by FitNetUSA.com
You can't go wrong because it lands on the same spot everytime and spreads the load much better. I have both the front and back set.
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damn that thing looks badass, and its pretty cheap! imma more than likely get one of those
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08-02-2008, 05:41 AM #9Registered User
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Just keep in mind that the Manta Ray will help with the bar placement and load, but won't do anything for your form. So if you still have trouble it might be your form like Rahaas said.
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08-02-2008, 05:48 AM #10Registered User
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well its not really my form it was where i put the bar where it messed up my back, i seriously could barely move for a week... AT 17 years old with a messed up back haha but it healed all good within 2 month's and yeah i can guarentee i can do good squats with that thing though haha
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08-02-2008, 09:23 PM #11"King of Cheat Meals" MODERATOR
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You hurt yourself once. Dont mess around with your back its not worth it.
Get a trainer!
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Lumberjack Squat
It's the 5th movement on this link:
TESTOSTERONE NATION - 7 Exercises From Thib's Toolbox
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I force my elbows back and grip the bar,
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