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OllyMcCully
OllyMcCully g Olly McCully
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Hey, can you guys give me some feedback on my squat technique, I feel like my back is too bent, I know I shouldn't be wearing running shoes to squat in but my gym is super strict when it comes to training in no shoes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2iZHAnxxOA

Thanks guys

 

Olly  

Adawg38
Adawg38 g Aaron Henry
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Posted By: OllyMcCully

Hey, can you guys give me some feedback on my squat technique, I feel like my back is too bent, I know I shouldn't be wearing running shoes to squat in but my gym is super strict when it comes to training in no shoes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2iZHAnxxOA

Thanks guys

 

Olly  

stick your chest out that will bring your shoulder blades together and you should be good.

 

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coreylee36
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@OllyMcCully You can also try looking up slightly, pick a spot on the wall and stare at it. Might help keep your back from bending.

 

And for shoes I just started using "Vans Women Atwood Low Shoes". I wanted to get something flat and with little to no give in them without have to spend a lot. So I settled on a cheap $40 pair on vans. The reason I got the women's ones is because the soles are a lot thinner than the mens and the look same.

Scott_Herman
Scott_Herman a Scott Herman
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Posted By: OllyMcCully

Hey, can you guys give me some feedback on my squat technique, I feel like my back is too bent, I know I shouldn't be wearing running shoes to squat in but my gym is super strict when it comes to training in no shoes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2iZHAnxxOA

Thanks guys

 

Olly  

I think keeping your head up will help you. Make sure you are keeping everything super tight as well - core, upper back, glutes.

 

And definitely grab some flat shoes or squat shoes if your gym insists on wearing shoes.

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FPB267
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What do you think about a safety squat bar?

Scott_Herman
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Posted By: FPB267

What do you think about a safety squat bar?

You mean one where you hold onto handles that come out from the front of the bar? Nothing wrong with those if you have access to them! Just remember it will be a bit different to a regular back squat. The weight for example may not be in the same position with some safety squat bars once you load it on your back.

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FPB267
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Posted By: Scott_Herman

You mean one where you hold onto handles that come out from the front of the bar? Nothing wrong with those if you have access to them! Just remember it will be a bit different to a regular back squat. The weight for example may not be in the same position with some safety squat bars once you load it on your back.

Thanks, man. I ordered one and shall try it out soon in my home 'power basement' gym.

Really unbelievable that you make all these good Youtube movies and take time to communicate personally with your greatest fans here on your forum.

Would you ever consider visiting Belgium? You would be very welcome!

Kind regards

Scott_Herman
Scott_Herman a Scott Herman
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Posted By: FPB267

Thanks, man. I ordered one and shall try it out soon in my home 'power basement' gym.

Really unbelievable that you make all these good Youtube movies and take time to communicate personally with your greatest fans here on your forum.

Would you ever consider visiting Belgium? You would be very welcome!

Kind regards

Honestly, I would love to do a world tour one day. That would be amazing! Hopefully it will happen!

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