Sitting Back in the Squat

[@CaptJackAubreyOfTheRoyalNavy]

Very interesting. After a long time dealing with anterior hip pain in the squat, I now think my problem is overextending my lumbar. I tried some air squats while very consciously trying to not overextend and it felt a lot better. Will have to completely retrain how I set my back on heavy squats.

[@MelbourneStrengthCulture]

We hope it helps! Let us know if you need any help

[@albinjose7464]

I was squatting high bar for general strength and would get lower back pump after every session. Just realising that I was squatting with a slight anterior tilt the whole time. Used the bounce at the bottom to mask lack of tightness too. Have to relearn it all over. Thanks for the video.

[@atenamalamiri3995]

Great video. Also loved the retakes 😆

[@jackpeabs]

Wow this has helped me so much and it feels more comfortable to squat now. This whole time I had been arching my back thinking it was the proper form and it turns out I was wrong. As a result I suffered from si joint pain, lack of depth, and thought my problem was in my hip and ankle mobility since I’m 6’6”. Making this correction by not tilting my hips has allowed me to get deeper and no loose abdominal pressure. Question: I also noticed I don’t have as much but wink by implementing what you said. What’s the reason for that? Great vid!!

[@MelbourneStrengthCulture]

Love it! Butt wink is often caused by arching; too. We have a video with JP Cauchi explaining this!

[@kalm5076]

SO much good stuff on this channel! Found you via JPC's channel. Can't wait to see your channel flourish.

[@MelbourneStrengthCulture]

Ben Kalman thanks mate! we are in the pipelines of organising more content with JP!

[@aquilesgravera]

That's a great channel!! My hip was hurting me before I watch this! Really thanks!

[@MelbourneStrengthCulture]

Glad we could help!

[@haikuancheoh2418]

damn i always thought the mobility issue at the front of my hip is normal in a hip hinge type squat (no problem with front squat tho), after trying this i realised i've been doing them wrong. now i've taken a step back to lower the weight and it is building back up pretty fast. thanks a bunch!

[@MelbourneStrengthCulture]

Hai Kuan Cheoh happy to help man!

[@Yedracc]

GREAT VIDEO BROTHER!

[@NikoUY]

Nice job! Keep up the good work!

[@MelbourneStrengthCulture]

Niko Uy thanks!

[@jameszhang294]

good video

[@MelbourneStrengthCulture]

Thank James!

[@k0ruptiion]

got anything on fixing hip shift?

[@MelbourneStrengthCulture]

Ben Milano definitely, depends on what kind of shift it is though. I've been thinking about doing a video on this. most important thing is to solidify your breathing/ bracing strategy and stay active with your feet

[@MelbourneStrengthCulture]

do you have a video on your shift?

[@k0ruptiion]

Haven't made a video yet. I'll try to make one on my squat day. I think the shift is related to my right hip/ glute being more dominant and taking over the movement. My right hip sits lower in the bottom of the hole and I've had lower left back irritation for over a year now.

[@MelbourneStrengthCulture]

A 'right' shift is actually quite common. Could be an inability to sink into the left hip causing you to be right hip dominant.. Ill make a video on some strategies we have used to improve hip shifts here at our gym

[@k0ruptiion]

thanks, you're the man!

[@F511BHS]

I guess joe saw a hot girl in the gym while he was squatting at 3:56?!!!! 8}