I agree, I squat with heels slightly wider than shoulder width. If it feels fine, you can keep your back in ext (as well as hit depth like above), then give it a go.

Well I guess I'm not going to make it to the gym today. Had tons of energy earlier (when I posted about going to the gym). Laid down with the family and passed the f out. Still not feeling 100% by any means, so let's see what tomorrow brings.

When the crowd gathers in droves, they won't question the depth at all

Good workout today. Went after work at about 4:30 am. I haven't really trained for around a week so I knew 245 was going to be rough. I experimented with a wider stance and it felt good....for the first two reps. Then I went to 225 for the second set. You guys can watch the video and tell me what you think, but I really like the wider stance. Did my last set at 235 and they were a little grindy but I got them done pretty easily.

Bench was next, and I still suck but I finally broke the 155 curse! Should have video taped these but I didn't. Really happy that I'm finally progressing.

Deads were next, and after last time I was a bit worried about doing 285 again. Warm ups felt good. I killed em. I am really proud of how these look. Maybe you guys see some flaws, and I'd love to hear about them.

squats 1x2x245, 1x5x225, 1x5x235
bench 3x5x155 PR!
deadlift 1x5x285

You can still do a better job getting both lumbar and thoracic extension, but looks way better. Also you should try to reset more between reps and REALLY tighten everything up and get into extension before lifting.

I always just try and get them done. Will actually try and reset next time.

Also really happy I took those days off. I went yesterday, albeit late at night but I was feeling good. If I would have gone earlier in the week when I wasn't 100% it would have made me more discouraged.

Also should I be worried about not progressing very linearally(?) on my squats?

Just my sucky opinion but I was cringing hardcore at that DL video. I may be wrong but that looks like textbook bad form. There is a good rip video on DLs that you should prob watch again and the only thing I like that he doesn't mention in that vid is when he says
(paraphrasing)

To get your back tight, get your hips down(watch the vid to understand) and then huff your chest out like you're trying to look swole, and THEN tighten your lower back. ie tighten your upper back first, and then your lower.

Okay so something really weird happend tonight. Did 245 on squats and got all reps. Super pumped but pretty wrecked after that. Went for the pr of 120 on ohp and on the fifth rep of the first set got a really bad headache and felt a little light headed. Sat down for a few and tried again. Failed the fifth rep and got a wicked headache. Like right away omg pain headache. It's gotten better but I literally had to sit down for a few before I could put the weights away. WTF??? Will put up videos soon.

squats 3x5x245 (wr)
ohp 1x5x120, 1x4x120

fwiw ive had multiple days where i was goin for my heavist ohp after squatting heavy and ive gotten super light headed mid rep. always pissed me off cuz i felt basically fine right after but almost dropped weights one time

you got loose on the 4th rep, take your time at the top (if you're gonna bounce at the bottom)

should i have just taken more time in between. fwiw i took longer rest than normal between squat sets.

i didnt rly figure out how to keep it from happening but ive lifted heavier since and it hasnt happened. more rest would probably help, i tried to take a lot of breaths before my ohp set once and that was the worst one so far so i dont recommend that. in my case i was leaning towards it happening more when i took more caffeine/pre workout drink or possibly since i train on empty stomach it was caused by extra long break since id last eaten.

hmmmm. I'll keep an eye on it, hope it doesn't happen again.