Proper form and technique sources

dirtnap63 · January 2013

Anyone want to share some sites or sources of proper lifting technique instruction?
I found this one http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/training/benching-with-the-pecs.html very helpful. I've probably made more progress in the last month using this technique than I did in the six months of lifting before that. (thanks for the reco SideSteel!)

n0ob · January 2013

www.exrx.net

SideSteel · January 2013

I like Mark Rippetoe's videos for the basic barbell techniques. Check him out on Youtube.

My personal preference is Dave Tate for bench press over Rippetoe however I still think Rip's info is legit and this is really just a personal preference on my part.

Chief_Rocka · January 2013

So You Think You Can Squat: http://train.elitefts.com/instructional/so-you-think-you-can-squat-parts-1-5/

SideSteel · January 2013

So You Think You Can Squat: http://train.elitefts.com/instructional/so-you-think-you-can-squat-parts-1-5/

Re: This title, I think you and DrMerc should do a video series called "So You Think You Can Troll".

Sarauk2sf · January 2013

In addition to the above, I quite like this page for deadlifting. http://powerliftingacademy.com/the-deadlift-exercise-guide/

BusyRaeNOTBusty · January 2013

My new powerlifter friend just told me to watch all these. I've seem the squat and bench (Sidesteel sent me the bench a couple of weeks ago) before but I'm watching again.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ME8gEN54Ao

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LV8ZxGICsL0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQIAzzMDhSI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvv4uk9XbsY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwKRhwjRZnM

and while you're at it, you should probably watch these too:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHx1gYTA-Rw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHx1gYTA-Rw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHG8PFBBCnc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgb-TDul0kc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otHqDLBi1VE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qj4qt3mCcDQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LaYf4KrC1E

and this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qp8Sx9dX9LM

baxgilter · January 2013

Great references, thanks to OP for idea

heybales · January 2013

Should be something specific for the women too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRkcJa-qLvo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itV3c1khQvE

Sarauk2sf · January 2013

Should be something specific for the women too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRkcJa-qLvo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itV3c1khQvE

I prefer this one

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpwnUA5qMe0 135lb woman benching 300lb.

She actually has a decent instructional video - it's pretty good for the basics.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34XRmd3a8_0

Hendrix7 · January 2013

http://www.youtube.com/user/johnnymnemonic2

This guys youtube channel is probably the best squatting resource on the interwebs,

As much as I love eliteFTS and their stuff is awesome, some of it is geared towards people who will eventually powerlift in lifting gear (squat suits, bench shirts etc) , so not all of it is totally applicable to your newbie lifter. Still good stuff though

dirtnap63 · January 2013

Thanks everyone for all of these. Now I've got some homework to do.

dirtnap63 · January 2013

Last night I watched the "so you think you can bench" series. This morning I used some of the techniques I learned and I CRUSHED my bench press, as well as incline press. They almost felt effortless. I can't wait to watch the others. Thanks again to all for your reccomendations.

BusyRaeNOTBusty · January 2013

Nice! The bench really helped me too.

I just got a big new PR on deadlift after making minor minor changes due to the deadlift video.

vjohn04 · January 2013

So You Think You Can Squat: http://train.elitefts.com/instructional/so-you-think-you-can-squat-parts-1-5/

Thanks for sharing this. Ever since my surgery, I've used a more quad dominant stance. I watched these last night and reassessed my form this morning.

Much appreciated.

auddii · January 2013

Definitely need to look at some of these. My knee is killing me, so I'm obviously doing something wrong with my squats. I've watched the Rippetoe videos, but I guess I'm missing something. I'll need to check out all the other sources.

lacurandera1 · February 2013

bump for later

iulia_maddie · February 2013

Thank you!(bump for later)

MariaMariaM · February 2013

Oh great info here. Checking it out later.

a_vettestingray · February 2013

Bumping

luv_2_lift · March 2013

bump!

PriceK01 · March 2013

babump!

jlapey · April 2013

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So You Think You Can Squat: http://train.elitefts.com/instructional/so-you-think-you-can-squat-parts-1-5/

Thanks for sharing this. Ever since my surgery, I've used a more quad dominant stance. I watched these last night and reassessed my form this morning.

Much appreciated.

I watched these videos (at least 1-3) and he says to keep your head UP during the squat. In Starting Strength, Mark Rippetoe says to keep your head down looking at a point 4 to 5 feet in front of you on the floor.

caseythirteen · April 2013

I'll definitely be checking these out!

ilovedeadlifts · April 2013

I like Mark Rippetoe's videos for the basic barbell techniques. Check him out on Youtube.

My personal preference is Dave Tate for bench press over Rippetoe however I still think Rip's info is legit and this is really just a personal preference on my part.

agreed.
I get my info from elitefts.net, they have some good videos on youtube as well.

Dave Tate > Rip
He's stronger, has more experience, gives more back to the strength community, etc.

ilovedeadlifts · April 2013

I watched these videos (at least 1-3) and he says to keep your head UP during the squat. In Starting Strength, Mark Rippetoe says to keep your head down looking at a point 4 to 5 feet in front of you on the floor.

Ripp also has a video of him squatting 315x10 with questionable form, and slow speed.
Matt Wenning (from the SYTYCS video) squats over a grand................

who do you want to take advice from?

Myzztique · April 2013

Tagging for reference.

JeffseekingV · April 2013

Last night I watched the "so you think you can bench" series. This morning I used some of the techniques I learned and I CRUSHED my bench press, as well as incline press. They almost felt effortless. I can't wait to watch the others. Thanks again to all for your reccomendations.

This one? I really need to examine my technique as I'm stalled.
http://train.elitefts.com/instructional/so-you-think-you-can-bench-parts1-7/