Problems Squatting

[Graves]

Ok before you run off, i'm not talking about constipation. Haha. My form is fine while doing squats the only problems is that i cant hold the bar far back enough on my traps without it hurting. I've tried holding the bar wider but it still hurts. And after i do the squats and rack the weights and let go of the bar my arms fly forward because of the tension. Any suggestions

[Casper]

hurt as in immense pain? or like you're a bitch and you can't take it?

[Graves]

Hahahaha no no no, hurts as in arms wont go that far back and i'm forcing them to.

[Honken]

I felt both when I first started out. They will go away with practice.

[Casper]

isn't that a stretching matter then?

on that note who here has a weight lifting belt?
I had some lower back pains with squatting bout 140kg and some dude suggested i should get one.

agree? disagree?

[compleks]

You probably have tight pecs and/or rotator cuffs. They will loosen up with time.

Stretch out your shoulders whenever you get a chance.

[Rahf]

You probably have tight pecs and/or rotator cuffs. They will loosen up with time.

Stretch out your shoulders whenever you get a chance.

:good:.

Try holding slightly wider if the pain is absolutely immense. Strive to go closer successively after every week/workout.

[Kitosho]

just bench dont do squats noone gives a shit about legs

[compleks]

Haha. Benching is probably what caused the problem.

Train your back.

[anfeyd]

isn't that a stretching matter then?

on that note who here has a weight lifting belt?
I had some lower back pains with squatting bout 140kg and some dude suggested i should get one.

agree? disagree?

You probably had bad form. How close is it to your 1RM?

[short gorilla]

FIBER.

[Graves]

1RM? I'm thinking its Rotator cuffs or chest. I've asked personal trainers at the gym i work for and they all say i have great form so its not that. I can do the squats but after a few sets I'm done because of my shoulders

[Kitosho]

HAY GUYS MY BODY HURTS I THIKN I BROK MY ROTOR CUF

[Casper]

my 1rm is 128 kg and i normally do 120 and then 2-3 reps

[anfeyd]

How were you squatting 140kg when your 1RM is 128kg?

[Honken]

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha...



...and no you don't need a belt.

[Birch]

The personal trainers at your gym cant do anything about it? And they have no idea what the problem is?

[Wesker]

isn't that a stretching matter then?

on that note who here has a weight lifting belt?
I had some lower back pains with squatting bout 140kg and some dude suggested i should get one.

agree? disagree?

Lower the weight and work your core. Using a belt will up your weight but your core will stay the same, you're just putting that problem on hold. Sooner or later your core will limit your progress.

just bench dont do squats noone gives a shit about legs

Squats isn't about the legs

[mr popular]

I squat for my legs.

Are you a powerlifter or something?

Anyways... if a personal trainer said his squat form was good, then we can all pretty much assume his form is terrible. This is likely where the problem resides, since what he described sounds extremely awkward.

Casper: the lower back, in human beings, is not designed to bipedally support the weight of the body, much less added weight. This is why many stress the importance of wearing a lifting belt for that added support when doing any large leg or back movements, since it is such a tender area.
However I found that the key to eliminating my back pain while squatting, was simply to contract my abs at will, at all times throughout the entire movement.

Many people who learn how to squat in a powerlifting style remember to push the stomach out for a larger base of support, but they forget to flex their abdominals as well.

And those who learn how to squat with a more olympic style tend to do neither. haha

So try this out, and strengthen your lower back (back extensions are great). If it doesn't work, wear a belt and see if that helps.

[Honken]

And those who learn how to squat with a more olympic style tend to do neither. haha

:tongue:.

[Ashtar]

I don't think a weightlifting belt would help if the issue was shoulder pair, it's usually more if you can't keep your core stable.

Doing those dip belt squats suspended on benches is pretty cool though.

[Gusch]

How were you squatting 140kg when your 1RM is 128kg?

This is the internet, where hercule gains of strength are possible over night and everyone squats 200kg, regardless of the own bodyweight.
But that's perfectly reasonable, since 20kg of muscle gain within 1-2 months are no exception. Without steroids of course.

Man, the internet is an awesome place to be.