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Nope. There's other people out there with a better understanding of movement mechanics who you're better off learning from. Rippetoe is still a legend in what he's done for thousands of people, but spouts some crazy shit.
 
Titus said:
Nope. There's other people out there with a better understanding of movement mechanics who you're better off learning from. Rippetoe is still a legend in what he's done for thousands of people, but spouts some crazy shit.
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Form check please mate.

Worked up to 3x160 then this 8x110

Tried not going as low as I normally do and "catching" the movement at parallel

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oROSSo said:
Form check please mate.

Worked up to 3x160 then this 8x110

Tried not going as low as I normally do and "catching" the movement at parallel

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Sorry mate, video wouldn't load the other day.

Doesn't look too bad. Does the rack allow for a wider grip? I think it would help you lock in your lats better. Also, take time between each rep to properly brace. Inflate your obliques and try to draw your ribcage down, as opposed to taking a deep breath and just pressing out against the belt.
 
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Sorry mate, video wouldn't load the other day.

Doesn't look too bad. Does the rack allow for a wider grip? I think it would help you lock in your lats better. Also, take time between each rep to properly brace. Inflate your obliques and try to draw your ribcage down, as opposed to taking a deep breath and just pressing out against the belt.
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yer I can go a fair bit wider, my little finger is on the rings there, I've always found a narrower grip allows my shoulder blades to come together more and creates a shelf for the bar.

you got any reading material about engaging the obliques?
 
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yer I can go a fair bit wider, my little finger is on the rings there, I've always found a narrower grip allows my shoulder blades to come together more and creates a shelf for the bar.

you got any reading material about engaging the obliques?
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Easiest way; jab your fingers in to each oblique and try and push them away. That's what you're looking for
 
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I've always found a narrower grip allows my shoulder blades to come together more and creates a shelf for the bar.
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I've found/or read somewhere, that keeping your elbows in tight and pointing to the floor not flared out pointing behind you creates the shelf for the bar.
 
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I've found/or read somewhere, that keeping your elbows in tight and pointing to the floor not flared out pointing behind you creates the shelf for the bar.
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Should still be able to create the same shelf, providing that when you move your hands out, the upper back position stays the same. Can't see Ross' grip properly on the video, but most grip too close in order to create a shelf but lose the use of the lats
 
Fwiw, I found low bar squatting a heck of a lot easier when Titus pointed out I should widen my grip.

That said, that was initially to get rid of elbow pain rather than an issue with my squatting :lol:
 
I'll try get a shot of my set up from the back when I'm next in, probably Wednesday. Always found wider grip puts pressure on my wrists. I also put my thumb over the bar.
 
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