r/formcheck • u/Busy_Context_5211 • 1d ago

Squat PR Squat

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Let me have it. Any pointers and comments welcome.

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u/Open-Year2903 1d ago

Hi, competition lifter here. Noticing plenty

First setting up closer to the hooks. This in trouble probably won't get the safety bars

  1. Squatting on plates really isn't stable and locks you into a compromised position. Use squatting shoes that have a raised heel and they should help you get to depth

  2. Not full depth, almost though. The plates could make you lose balance if you did go deeper.

Keep it up, even world record holders tweak their form... constantly. I've asked 2

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u/Busy_Context_5211 1d ago

Thank you for the comments. Noted. Will get lifting shoes

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u/iliketocodethings 1d ago

I’d be curious to see your PR barefoot(or lifting shoes), see how much your left shoes sole compresses when you step on that plate, just think about about much power you’re losing from all that absorption. Less squish = more power generated

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u/Additional-Present-3 1d ago

Cheaper alternative I have heel wedges I throw in my shoes when I squat

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u/Astro_Muscle 1d ago

I don't know much but came to mention stepping so far back. You're gonna miss the safeties. You only need to go back like... One step. Give yourself an exit strategy

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u/Funny-Ticket9279 22h ago

I’d add take the squishing shoes off part of the balance issue.

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u/Southern-Psychology2 1d ago

It’s fine for a gym lift but you seem afraid to sink in the hole. Maybe change your shoes to something a little bit harder.

It’s a bit high but it ok for a gym lift. Maybe use the safeties and practice failing so you can try risking it.

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u/Busy_Context_5211 1d ago

Thank you. Will get some lifting shoes.

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u/Southern-Psychology2 1d ago

If you are going to use the plates as a heel. Use the bumpers instead. There is more surface area and it’s flat.

Good luck

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u/Lazy-Ad2873 10h ago

You’re too strong to be squatting in trainers with plates under your heels, buy some weightlifting shoes!

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u/Own-Significance1652 1d ago

You could go heavier for a 1RM. Looked like you did that fairy easy