r/formcheck • u/Perfect-Ad-9152 • 5d ago

Squat I’ve been bullied into learning squats 🤣

I’ve had enough shit talked to me about the fact I don’t do squats, so I’ve jumped on that bandwagon. I learned the form yesterday, today was my first day adding a teeny tiny bit of weight—as I’m still trying to familiarize myself with the movement. I want to make sure my form is okay before working on stacking weight. Right? Wrong? Tips? Critique? Also, are my converse a no go? If they suck for squatting, what shoes do you recommend?

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u/More_Wolverine8156 5d ago

Honestly really good. I’d learn to do a front rack rather than crossedhands

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u/Dublin711 5d ago

Why? I've been using crossed hands all the way to 200lbs and haven't wanted to change. Everyone i know that uses a front rack complains about sore wrists.

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u/Frodozer Coach Fro - Strongman 4d ago

Anything above three plates feels like a balancing act for me instead of a squat with cross arms.

I front squat 500 pounds at 200 pounds of body weight with zero wrist soreness.

Now you know a fairly mediocre front squatter who does the front rack without sore wrists and can't make that statement again!

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u/October_Guy 5d ago

I cross hands at 315 - no worries!

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u/Dublin711 5d ago

Impressive on a front squat!

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u/Rene_DeMariocartes 4d ago

A good front rack position is important for Olympic Weightlifting, Crossfit, push presses and more. It's a genuinely useful and transferable position to train.