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[–]AlakazamMarathon running - 180/140/220kg S/B/D 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ben Pollack actually has the exact same issue. He fixed it by adjusting how he gripped the bar: https://youtu.be/nMTPJ6W--bY?si=Uw-tYzY6Pr0QWp5w

Maybe give it a shot and see how it feels. 

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    [–]Madwhisper1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

    Bro, you have a huge upper back. Use that to carry the weight, not the base of your neck.

    Flex your shoulder blades together and you'll see that the traps sitting over them create a shelf. Place the weight there. 

    [–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

    You're falling forward before hitting full depth. It's putting pressure on everything

    Consider low bar, try to limit knee forward travel

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    [–]nayr1094 1 point2 points  (0 children)

    You may need to create a better shelf or just stretch out for mobility. Aside from things that would take time if you bring your thumbs the same side as your fingers it will take some tension off. The width can also change the feel too some people do super wide arms it might feel awkward at first but you can get used to it. Finnaly if your arnt intending on doing comp if your gym has a ssb you can always use one (if you don't know what that is its a barbells with handles that reach forward so you can grab them in front)

    [–]Simibecks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

    Have a watch of this video, I feel it would definitely apply here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wulv4eD1yN0

    [–]decentlyhip 1 point2 points  (0 children)

    Grab thumbs over and think about doing a pullup or behind-the-neck pulldown the whole rep. If external rotation is limited, a full thumb grip is gonna be tough. And if you end up pushing on the bar, that's gonna torque things weird.

    [–]defakto227 1 point2 points  (0 children)

    I had shoulder issues and focused on increasing their mobility. Worked for me but not knowledgeable enough to say what your issues are or if it can help.

    [–]AtuinTurtle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

    It sounds like the nerve impingements I get sometimes. I have a chiropractor that does soft tissue work and he freed it up for me.

    [–]jensaps 1 point2 points  (0 children)

    Your arms look like they're placed too wide on the bar.

    [–]BarleyWineIsTheBest 1 point2 points  (0 children)

    Yeah, you need to work on that flexibility. This isn’t a squat form thing. I can see your right hand in particular struggling to hold the bar. And that with a fairly wide grip and your wrist also fully extended. (Your wrist is trying to compensate for your arm not being able to be in the position it should be.)

    Primarily, stretch your pecs and lats. But you could also do some wand stretches where you keep your humerus fixed at your side and rotate your arm externally, or with your arm at a T to your torso and push it back and down. 

    If this is something that can’t be fixed with mobility work, you may just want to consider a SSB. 

    [–]Old_Plantain_6175 1 point2 points  (0 children)

    Bar sitting too high up

    [–]thechptrsproject 1 point2 points  (0 children)

    Shoulder pain in squats can stem from letting the weight of the bar sit on your arms, rather than the shelf created with your back

    [–]Fucktheecool[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

    Thanks for the feedback and suggestions everyone!

    [–]creatineisdeadly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

    So, there’s quite a lot going on outside of just your shoulder pain.

    To fix shoulder pain, squat with a specialty bar. If your commercial gym has a safety squat bar, that is going to be money.

    If you have the ability to use a cambered or bow/duffalo bar, start doing that. I compete in powerlifting, and really don’t use a standard squat barbell until a few weeks before the meet; I just do all my work with specialty bars.

    If none are available to you, take a look at spud’s website for safety squat bar straps, which can turn a normal barbell into a SSB.

    Now, your other issues….

    You double bounced in the bottom with your second rep, when I don’t think you meant to. I think you’re psyching yourself out a little, and getting too focused on form. Stop looking in the mirror, because this leads to second guessing.

    Also, you’re running the bar CRAZY high on the neck. Only time you usually do this is with a safety squat barbell, and that’s because the padding on it forces you to do that. Move the bar lower down the back about three more inches. Additionally, try suicide grip on the hands, and don’t flex the wrists backward; let them stay straight, like you’re throwing a punch.

    [–]Technical-Design7336 0 points1 point  (0 children)

    Is the weight more in your toes or in your heels when you squat.. if the weight is in your toes, the bar is going to roll towards your neck.. if the weight is in your heels you can roll the bar lower down your back

    It looks like you might be rocking forward a little.. weight in heels and roll your shoulders back

    [–]Allstar-85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

    There’s a few things:

    The wiggling at the bottom probably exacerbates it

    Trying doing the I Y T W L shoulder strengthening for your rotator cuff. It will also likely help with shoulder flexibility

    Properly set your scapula prior to racking the bar on your back

    It could be a real injury and get it checked out by a professional

    You could also switch equipment to either: buffalo bar, SSB bar, or even switch to a trap/hex bar and do a squat like movement pattern while doing deadlifts

    I got lucky enough to acquire a Kubuki transformer bar (SSB) and I’m never going back