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Is this the reason why my back rounds during squats?

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Stronglifts taught me to grip the bar as close to my shoulders as possible, this tightens my back but at the same time loosens my chest.

If i used a wider grip would my chest pop out more, making my form better?
 

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learn how to do stiff leg deadlifts correctly and you will learn how to squat.
 

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Kerpal said:
Rippetoe says back rounding during squats is usually due to tight hamstrings.
Yeah i read that too, i spend 10-15 mins stretching and doing hip mobility exercises but my form doesnt get any better...
 

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Yeah I read that countless times, and I apply it. But I cant pinpoint my problem i stretch until I start huffing and puffing and i still have the problem
 

"I just moved here from Florida."

That sentence contains at least five follow-up questions she WANTS you to ask. Where in Florida? What brought you here? How long have you been in the area? What do you miss? How does it compare to here?

She handed them to you on a silver platter. And you said, "Oh cool. I come here every week. I love this band. Ummm... pretty crowded tonight."

She smiled politely. Nodded. And never texted you back.

I was that guy for years. Talking too much. Listening too little. Panicking about my next sentence while she was literally feeding me the answers.

Then I found 22 rules that fixed the whole thing. Rule number one: shut up and listen. She'll tell you exactly what to say.

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HandyAndy said:
Yeah I read that countless times, and I apply it. But I cant pinpoint my problem i stretch until I start huffing and puffing and i still have the problem
Hmm, when you do the hamstring stretches do you keep your back straight/arched (I.E. not rounded)?
 

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Stand with your feet shoulder width apart. Now bend down like your going to touch the floor, however do not round your back. Keep your back straight. Likely you won't get too far down cause of the tight hamstrings. However if you ad them into your stretching regime (and static stretching should be done after a workout) you'll loosen them up nicely over time.. which I think is a big factor in fixing my own rounding issue.

I'd recommend something like, 2-4 sets holding it 30 seconds to be done after each workout.

Do you also do supermans and squat stretches? If not I would recommend doing them too (as stronglifts suggests) as I have done them and can't discount their assistance toward getting my back to stop rounding.
 

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HandyAndy said:
But I cant pinpoint my problem i stretch until I start huffing and puffing and i still have the problem
Your huffing and puffing from stretching??

Relax, take a deep breathe, loosen up. And then start stretching. You shouldn't be getting tired from stretching, at least not out of breathe and huffing/puffing.

Also, I do a 10 min run before my workouts, helps to get my body going and to start the blood pumping to my muscles. Warms up the lube between the joints so everything goes smoother and you become more flexible.
You should try it, it might help you. :up:
 

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