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first, I think you need to know why you lean forward. There might be many reasons for it, shape of your back, tight muscles or simply just poor technique. Each should/could be treated differently. If it’s just poor technique, keep practicing, best is to do them without any weight and facing a wall. Try and squat facing the wall as close as you can without touching it. This forces you to keep a good posture. You can also do some seated squats in paralell, trying to keep your chest up all the way until you are sat. Lots of video online showing how to do squats against a wall.
Aldersbrook
Shoulder sorted itself out. Happy days...
However...
I'm leaning too far forward on my squats despite trying to watch myself in mirrors. One of the gym trainers came over tonight to warn me.
If I use a Smith machine I'm guessing that, as it moves the bar strictly vertically, it'll help me learn the right form. Or should I practice unloaded squats more until I get it right without mechanical aid?