For the lifters who believe in Mark Rippletoe's Teachings...

[gymrat surfer]

good stuff, i'll take another video tomorrow and post it up to see if it's better. Also, when you recommended placing the bar lower, when I do that, my wrists bend to much and can't keep my elbows up high. I am not flexible enough. What can I do to improve this?

 

[_cato_]

You don't need to squat low bar, unless you're trying to compete in powerlifting or something along those lines. Low bar position usually lets you squat more weight because of the leverages. Also, you shouldn't be bending your wrist. You don't want to be putting weight off your upper back onto your forearms.

As far as flexibility, you can try doing "dislocates" with a broom stick/towel. There's a squat thread stickied in this forum which talks about this.

 

[jiggagold]

I have my thumb under the bar. Helps with wrists

 

[jiggagold]

But do dislocates like suggested. I do those as well and wall slides

 

[die faster]

what the fuck are you weraring on your feet

 

[Tblock1]

Wtf is on your feet is that some weird fungus growth or something? Jk haha I've wanted a pair of those for a while. How do you like them?

As for the squat I am far from an expert but you are staying tight which is good however you have a weird position at the top....staying tight at the top is good but there's no need to be that contracted at the top. What is your max right now? You should post a video of heavier weight because that is when issues come out

 

[gymrat surfer]

I could max out at 320 something or more but want to build up to it through my 5X5. I am at 230 now on workset and increasing 5lbs every week.

Yes I love my virbrams (foot wear). The 5 fingered booty which is comfy and allows me to be flat footed during squats which I think is better, is that right?

 

[Tblock1]

I could max out at 320 something or more but want to build up to it through my 5X5. I am at 230 now on workset and increasing 5lbs every week.

Yes I love my virbrams (foot wear). The 5 fingered booty which is comfy and allows me to be flat footed during squats which I think is better, is that right?

Yeah I usually go barefoot with socks during squats and deadlifts but if I had those I'd definitely wear them. You get traction and such but with all the benefits of being barefoot