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This mis/fit/ needs some advice regarding SQUATZ.

I've been trying to use the hand positioning as seen in Starting Strength, but holding the bar that way was preventing me from getting my thighs parallel to the floor and it caused me back pain (obviously I was doing something wrong).

But today I did SQUATZ the way I use to before I read Starting Strength and I noticed I got a much deeper squat minus the back pains.

Everything else was by the book other than my hand positioning. Why is it that I squatted 'better' with improper hand positioning?
>> Anonymous
For one, you're not telling us what you're previous hand positioning was but anywho. It could be from muscle tightness in the back. It seems odd that putting a bar on your traps and keeping your scapula back would restrict your squat depth. Try warming up with a lighter weight, or even using a broomstick and mimicking the movement. Attempt to diagnose it yourself by feeling what is tight, what is flexed, and what is loose.
>> Anonymous
Not OP thread hijack: WTF am I doing wrong when I squat that I can't keep the weight back and end up doing a good morning style lift with my back. My form is fine at lower weights but I'll hit 225-250lb range and when I start to rise it goes all fucked up. My legs are strong enough that I should be able to do those amounts regularly but this is really holding me back
>> Anonymous
Use the weight your form allows, stop being gaysauce.
>> Anonymous
>>94463

I'll assume this is in response to>>94407

I'm 6'3 and 210lbs, ATG squats at 185lbs really aren't pushing it for me, I'd rather do more
>> Anonymous
It was.
>> Anonymous
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>>94394

Sorry for not specifying, my hand positioning is similar to the guy's in the pic.

After thinking about it, the reason is probably because I don't feel as confident and safe using the proper form. Only using my traps to support the bar is a bit too much for a beginner like me. I feel better off using my palms to keep steady the bar. With more confidence and a greater sense of safety I can probably squat deeper.
>> Anonymous
>>94487
LOL, look at that shit, nigra brought a pillow to the gym. You're probably supporting a lot of the weight with your hands in the incorrect position then. If you don't really have any traps to support it then I can understand. Squeeze the shit out of the bar in the the proper position and squeeze your lats. TBH, I don't squat (I have shit flexibility, so I like to pull but I am about to work on it) but it sounds like you just need a solid platform to put that weight on.
>> Anonymous
the guy in OP's pic has shit form
>> Anonymous
Exrx has really bad examples of exercises. Even bodybuilding.com has some better ones, ffs.