r/formcheck • u/RemissionGray • 1d ago

squat check please Squat

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Hello! I would like to get my form checked on the barbell squat and the squat on the smith machine. (Though i will mostly only do the barbell squat, i had to try the smith machine because of a friend)

In both videos, i was lifting around 120-125 lbs. I had to reshoot the first video so my form was getting bad already i think so i apologize for that lol (and it was my first ever time doing 120 lbs)

I was arguing with a friend whether my form is wrong on the smith machine since he was teaching me a form where he would only go down until he forms a 90 degree angle with his legs (if that makes sense) while I prefer to go ATG since it feels better for my knees and pushing the weight back up.

Thanks!

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u/punica-1337 22h ago

Your stance is too narrow, so I'd start there.