Ok yesterday was the first time I ever went for a 1rm Squat. It was only 365lbs but I got it... supposedly. My problem is I was able to squat down to parrell easily with no problem but as soon I started stand back up I just fell forward no matter how hard I tried to keep my back tight and up straight I just leaned forward and did a basically a heavy good morning. So I am guessing this means my lower back and hips are weak...maybe something else though. But does any one know the best way to correct this problem.

I'm gonna go with weak core and lower back.

Coulda been a form thing too tho. If your chest was caving or your elbows coulda been up high.

This may be a dumb question but like I said I am new to strength training but, what do your elbows have to do with your squat and what do you mean they may have been high

To address your issue though, it could be anything since you are new to squatting. It could be form or weak core or something else.

Falling forward is a common problem.

OK so I just make sure my elbows stay pointed downward thank you. I have never even gave a second thought at my elbows. I dont believe it is my form though I could be wrong but my coach said it was perfect till I started to come back up. So lets say its do to my weak core what should I do to really strengthen it.

I'd be wary of saying something like "it isn't technique," "my technique was perfect," etc...

It's always technique. Even the best lifters in the world have to work on perfecting their technique. I have a hard time with the notion that, on your first attempt ever at a heavy single, your technique wss adequate.

It's not mutually exclusive. Technique breaks down because of weak muscle groups. So it's not like it's either technique or a weak core. It's all those things.

Try a thumbless grip, it helps keep the elbows down.

And work your abs.

Front and box squats helped me cure my falling forward issue on heavier weights.

Try using a 2.5 or a 5 lb plate on each heel of your foot.

my squat needs a rediculous amount of help too. i regret having been one of those 'bench and upper body whores' for the first 3 years of my training, now i love deadlifting and squatting and dont know how i got by without doing it

The best tip I have ever heard for squatting, is to pull your elbows under the bar, and keep the chest up. My form was pretty decent before I learned to do this, but it made all the difference, I no longer GM the weights at all.

Elbows under is the key :)

Ok thanks guys and sorry about the stupid comments about my technique being perfect its just what my coach said but I really strating to believe he is not as knowing as he claims. But, I squat tomorrow and I will definetly try the elbows technique and placing the bar lower on on back thank you guys alot.

bro i have the same problem

it's weak core and weak lower back for sure, especially if u were able to go all the wa down to parallel without a problem

Most of the comments are right on.

Here is what I would emphasis:
-Keep heep and chest up. Find a fixture on the wall that you will keep your eyes on that is at a level that will have your head and chin up throughout the motion.

-Keep chest up and out.

-This was the biggest queue when I was started squatting 15 years ago. Think about sitting your ass in a 5 gallon bucket.

You will could only accomplish this by driving your hips back, keeping your head and chin up and core contracted.

Everything else should fall in place.

Along with the other suggestions.....

Make sure you are getting a FULL 'chest' of air(it takes practice to get a full draw with heavy weight on your back)

I was taught to 'put my tits on the ceiling' when driving out of the hole(always helps me keep my elbows under, stay back on my heels and prevent the chest from caving)

your lower back is weak.

good mornings (start with a high rep 10rm), sumo deadlifts will increase hip drive, low box squats are prime.

pull throughs with straight legs, 45 degree hyperextensions, reverse hypers, eagle situps....

thats just the beginning.

Can this also sometimes be weak glutes at the bottom of the squat?

As in, the glutes aren't strong enough to drive your entire body mass + barbell straight up, so they rise slightly while the rest of the load comes forward ala the partial GM, and then gets saved by the lower back?

Dunno if this is more common than just a weak core or a technique issue but it was described to me by a PL

Can I add another question to this? If I push my elbows back (the opposite of everyone's suggestion here) it seems to help contract my upper back, making it easier for me to keep the bar there when squatting with a low-bar position.

Otherwise if I keep the elbows down there isn't as much of a shelf there. Any thoughts on this? Thanks guys

Maybe try a closer (more narrow) grip. I put my hands literally right outside my back. I dunno that's the only way I can support the bar securely.

Bottom up front squats. Get your out of the hole strength up faster!!!!