ATG vs Parallel squat?

[Hakkaa]

Oh man.. I hope lowering the weights help!
Does the method gala mentioned, the thing about raised heels helps in my problem too?
I'll try 35kg the next session, or even 30kg.
Can't wait to correct my form, you guys made me excited for my next session again

 

[lee_tired_sheep]

Tbh I'm a big believer in the psychological aspects of lifting. Just bring your butt all the way down and not be scared of the shame of failing.

 

[galapogos]

Can't really tell much from that video, it's too near, too low and not centralized. A higher heel only helps depth if you find yourself leaning forward or placing much of your weight on the balls of your feet.

 

[xerref]

Might help to put up some safety bars for the mental aspect. Sounds weird, but I find that it helps with my squat and OHP knowing that the safety bars are in place if I need to dump the weight.

 

[Hakkaa]

Hey guys! Thanks again!
True that, i'm really afraid of failing while doing squats. Gotta break that barrier, and i'm sure i'll do just that during my next session.
I'll also try to take a better video the next time round, really really bad when it comes to video and picture taking. For someone living in this time and age, i'm pretty sure you guys would be pretty shocked if i were to tell you, i can go months without using the camera function at all.

 

[galapogos]

i swear by atg squats till the day i die.

Dude, you're 16. It's a bit premature to be making such life decisions at this time.

 

[Kenshin79]

based on what i see in the second video
- go for lighter load
- adjust your grip width to a more comfortable spacing
- you seem to be caving in slightly when you go down. that's one reason you struggle to come up. a couple of reasons could be lacking in hip drive and also weak core and lower back

the focus should be in good form first over anything. hence, go lighter and get your basics right first. also do hip mobility movements before squats and deadlifts - they help tremendously

 

[kitsura]

I noticed you are wearing some track shoe which can have too much cushion. Better to remove it and just wear socks or go barefoot when squating heavy. It allows you to get more stability and is better for the ankles. Don't need to go for any special weightlifting shoes just yet. Basic converse or Vibrams should work too.

 

[Hakkaa]

For today's session, changed back to a shoe with lesser cushion, dropped my weights to 7.5kg per side.
The workout is great, i ain't struggling like what i used to, so i guess the weight is good for me to slowly work my way up, while at the same time correcting my form.
Changed my grip, not holding as wide as what you guys see in the video.
Only problem i have is the racking part. Felt a little unnatural doing so.

I'll take a video next session, din take a video today.

 

[Bel.SG]

For today's session, changed back to a shoe with lesser cushion, dropped my weights to 7.5kg per side.
The workout is great, i ain't struggling like what i used to, so i guess the weight is good for me to slowly work my way up, while at the same time correcting my form.
Changed my grip, not holding as wide as what you guys see in the video.
Only problem i have is the racking part. Felt a little unnatural doing so.

I'll take a video next session, din take a video today.

For the racking did you lower the rack as suggested?
It may feel weird when the weights are light where u could just go in and walk out with them on ur back, but when it gets heavier you would wanna semi squat the weight into position (unrackin) and then walking out. This enables you to get into a better position.

 

[Hakkaa]

For the racking did you lower the rack as suggested?
It may feel weird when the weights are light where u could just go in and walk out with them on ur back, but when it gets heavier you would wanna semi squat the weight into position (unrackin) and then walking out. This enables you to get into a better position.

Yes, the bar is now on my chest level. Slightly above my nipple. Or should i go lower?

 

[Bel.SG]

Yes, the bar is now on my chest level. Slightly above my nipple. Or should i go lower?

I normally set up around that level too. You could always try messing around with it. Also if you are up for it, try using heavier weights and "test" the unracking and walking out of the weight.

 

[Hakkaa]

I normally set up around that level too. You could always try messing around with it. Also if you are up for it, try using heavier weights and "test" the unracking and walking out of the weight.

aite! I'll try that the next session.

 

[Bel.SG]

i tried parallel squat and honestly atg felt much better than parallel squata. Secondly, I don't need to worry about my squat depth. Thirdly, i can make use of the stretch reflex.

Not trying to be an ass here, but iirc the vid you posted wasn't atg.. =/