Backsquat.. still Off Kilter

Monday, October 5;

I still can't really do backsquats. It's a little frustrating to see this move come up in the hopper. I can squat with weight on my back. Actually, this is a move that I should be very strong with. In the old days I used to squat with 160lbs or so. Since surgery I have trouble getting the bar positioned properly on my back. It's not a huge problem at 80lbs or 100lbs. Once I get past 115lbs or so, I have some problems. The bar sits at an angle on my back. On the right side I can get it below my shoulder, but on the left the bar sits right on the back of my shoulder bone. I can stand the pain for one rep, but 2 or 3 reps is really tough. Besides getting past that pain, I just can't get drive out of the bottom with the bar positioned the way it is.

I'm not quite sure how to fix this flexibility problem. I've been using PVC pipes to stretch my shoulder in that rotation, but there's just not enough resistance with that. Any suggestions? I'm happy to hear them.

WOD:
3, 3, 3, 3, 3
125lbs