So as the title states, I'm new to squatting and decided that front squats seem to feel more "natural" to my body type.
I have questions about form, especially when coming "out of the hole"...some of my reps feel correct in that I'm vertical in the movement , however, on other reps there's a "moment of uncertainty" there--almost like I have a forward lean when coming out of the "hole" position. I also was told that I "push" too hard at the top of the exercise, meaning the entire movement should be smoother, with no "jerking" at the top. I understand that my (upper) arms should be parallel (or higher than?) the floor. (see comments about stretching below)
Actually, I made this video on an "upper body" day, after hitting chest and triceps fairly hard--but I wanted to get a short video on the forum, even if I didn't do my normal stretches which I do on leg days. Normally, I'd also do some arm /hand / wrist stretches to make sure I have good control of the BB--again I didn't do that in advance of making this video.
I know I'm quite weak on squats, compared to DL's, but I know that at my age I need to be patient--maybe even back off the weight a bit to improve my form to get total "command" at all points in the exercise? I think for an "old guy" my mobility in the hips / knees / ankles isn't too
terrible, but it needs to improve if I have any chance of getting perfect form.
Thanks in advance!
HMB