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3.43K viewsAugust 9, 2017

Tommy (anonymous) August 3, 2017 0 Comments

https://youtu.be/XyNp2IrWM8M

Hey guys, this is my dad’s 2-3rd time in multiply gear. This was his last set at 585. Wanted to see if you guys had anything to critique or change. Or have anything that he could work on! Thank you!!

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Answer 1 · 2017-08-09T14:25:26+00:00

I don’t know why I couldn’t get that link to work the other day, I must have put it in wrong… I agree with everything Paul said. I personally think that you get a better view of squats if you take video from the side. I find it much easier to address issues that way.

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Dain comes to the PowerRackStrength Team with many years of competitive experience. He started competing in southwest Michigan in 2001 and has primarily lifted multi-ply since then. He has totaled pro in 3 weight classes; 2304@275, 2435@308 and 2500@SHW. His best lifts include a 1060 squat, 800 bench and 715 deadlift.

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Answer 2 · 2017-08-09T11:47:11+00:00

He unracked on his toes and was already pitched forward. He needs to move his feet underneath him and initiate the pick with his quads, glutes and upper back. Utilize the lifters’ wedge.
Upper back – His elbows were pointed back. They should be underneath the barbell and in line with the torso.
Hip Hinge – He initiated the squat with a knee bend, as opposed to sitting into and loading the suit. Hinge those hips back, then spread the floor
Because of points 1-3, he was not able to reach full competition legal depth. Fix those and the squat will look much better.

Good luck from the “Raw Guy.”

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Answer 3 · 2017-08-05T12:01:14+00:00

Hey man, I would be happy to critique your dad’s squat form. The link isn’t working for me, so if want to double check and repost the link I would be happy to help out.

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