Low bar form check

[trevor morency]

#15585

I posted a couple days ago about a few back injuries I had last year- the first was from sumo deadlifting and the second time when I reinjured it I was squatting. The problem happened once I started going higher up in weight so I wanted to see what you think about my form and if I am putting too much strain on my lower back with it. I know this is only a side angle but from the front, my feet are slightly shoulder width apart and toes are pointed roughly 45 degrees. I try to make sure to root my feet and brace my core before every rep.

Any critiques you can give to avoid extra strain on the lower back?

[Matt]

#15590

You look braced and locked in from this angle. Try not to lose your head position at the top, sometimes you are looking down or rounding your upper back at the top once the lift is “over”. Just keep that tension the entire time.
Try to push down another inch or so for depth.
From what I’ve heard you are training recreationally so I am curious as to why you would like to use low bar. Given the your history or back injury I’d suggest a higher bar position (on the traps) for squatting. You might not be able to lift as much, but you’ll be more upright with less stress on your back.
Just something to think about.

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