Form critique thread, post your videos here.
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Thanks SS & S, I'll try to get another vid up from the side soon. I'll film tomorrow as long as the gym isn't packed full.
As for my knees, I can confidently tell you there's no real issue with their tracking. I had terribly weak medial glutes and had to deload and work back up from a very low weight as well as doing unilateral work to get them back up to par. I have never actually looked at ankle flexion though...0 -
You have a vid of your sumo dead style? I'd like to look at it. Been toying with that idea too.
AW'ing my pretty-good form, 365x10:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIx8T8uYdAk
Recently did 11 at the same weight and 385x8 but a little sloppier, really need to work on consistency.
Mr. Tom Hole, I might have to try widening my squat stance too. We have similar issues I think. #almost500lbDLbutbarely300lbSQ0 -
At first, I did not count this set. After review, while not perfect, I feel like I have counted much worse.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SaHdO6ooAI&feature=youtu.be
Would you have counted this for yourself? Have a gander.0 -
At first, I did not count this set. After review, while not perfect, I feel like I have counted much worse.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SaHdO6ooAI&feature=youtu.be
Would you have counted this for yourself? Have a gander.
Don't know why you wouldn't "count" it.
You got your head cocked up pretty high to start. Try looking down at the start and keep your head/neck/spine neutral throughout the lift.0 -
I think due to failing OHP (miserably) right before the DL, and generally feeling like poop this morning, I thought my form didn't look "quite right" but I looked at it again once I got to work and decided, yep it counts.
Thanks for the feedback!0 -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yF8lKY6Mjok&feature=youtu.be
Here is OHP form a few days ago, thoughts?0 -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yF8lKY6Mjok&feature=youtu.be
Here is OHP form a few days ago, thoughts?
Not bad, but you are clearly pushing the bar out around your face. Move your face, not the bar. Lean back a little more and/or pull your head back a little more. When viewed from the side you want the bar path to be as straight as possible. Look how it swings out at the start of the movement, that is wasting a lot of energy and you won't be able to move as much weight due to poor leverages.
You might hit your chin a few times but it won't kill you. I have a goatee I can feel the bar brushing it sometimes when I get really close. Use a bar with smooth knurling in the middle to avoid scraping your chin too much as you learn your clearances
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Hard to tell but a slightly wider stance might add a little stability. Make sure to tighten those glutes.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yF8lKY6Mjok&feature=youtu.be
Here is OHP form a few days ago, thoughts?
Thanks to SideSteel for correcting my form with this tip: Hand position: Your wrist is cocked back and the bar is sitting in your palm. Try to get the bar on the "meaty" part of your hand so the bar is directly above your arm lower bones (radius and ulna).0 -
Hello, I was just wondering if you could critique my deadlift? I did a video in January, and the biggest thing all of you told me then was to be more aggressive.
New Video: 1 x 5 @ 180 pounds
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ut7BObcfdrQ
Old Video: 1 x 5 @ 155 pounds
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QhjbWEzlIg 0 -
Hello, I was just wondering if you could critique my deadlift? I did a video in January, and the biggest thing all of you told me then was to be more aggressive.
New Video: 1 x 5 @ 180 poundshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ut7BObcfdrQ
Old Video: 1 x 5 @ 155 poundshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QhjbWEzlIg
Try resetting after each rep. The bar starts rolling a bit towards the end.0 -
Dope, Ben, Thank you both. Believe it or not the bar in the palm issue was once way worse. On the few reps that I have came very close to my chin, locking out was nearly effortless. I will take the advice and try to apply it.0
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Here's a video of my OHP setup and grip: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1iOzfCL3pB8YWpld01QRGxQbVE/edit?usp=sharingDope, Ben, Thank you both. Believe it or not the bar in the palm issue was once way worse. On the few reps that I have came very close to my chin, locking out was nearly effortless. I will take the advice and try to apply it.0 -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEXDachy2o8&feature=youtu.be
This is my "weight is increasing, I hope I am still on track" squat video, critique away.
Probably the coolest part about becoming more familiar with proper form is I am starting to notice the "break down" points such as the 4th and 5th rep in the above video where I begin to "fight" and lean forward in order to Good Morning the weight until I can finish with my hips.
All the feedback I get in this thread has been instrumental thus far in my lifting confidence. Thank you!
(now I need to post a bench video, as I thought it was the easiest lift growing up, I've never thought I needed to work on it but I am sure my form is less than optimal haha)0 -
Here's a video of my OHP setup and grip: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1iOzfCL3pB8YWpld01QRGxQbVE/edit?usp=sharingDope, Ben, Thank you both. Believe it or not the bar in the palm issue was once way worse. On the few reps that I have came very close to my chin, locking out was nearly effortless. I will take the advice and try to apply it.
I just "asked for permission" to view the video on Drive, in case you get a request from an unknown email. My email starts with jlsmith10 -
Sorry about that. I think the link should be "live/viewable" now but I added your email address too.0
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Thank you Ben. So I did notice the wider stance, which makes sense. Since it's not a military press, I could definitely increase my stance width for stability. Also, my bar/hand position is on my mind now, I have been focusing on it lately. The weight has gotten to the point that it is affecting not only hand/bar placement but also what I feel to be body english.
Today I had my second fail at OHP (not consecutive) so it is getting to the "grinding out" point for me. Must.have.patience. lol0 -
I found this jewel from last year at the nearly the same working weight as today. The improvement is certainly there if I must say so myself. (I know the bar will humble me next time for that comment)
Have a gander, have a chuckle.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLz57nNhMQU
*BTW, I am not looking for critique on this one just wanted to show a comparison0 -
Oh yeah, OHP is a grinder for me too. You might want to consider fractional/micro-plates.
Today I had my second fail at OHP (not consecutive) so it is getting to the "grinding out" point for me. Must.have.patience. lol
Here's some good google search results: https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=diy+fractional+plates&safe=off
OHP was the first lift I started micro loading. I've got (2) 1.5 pound ankle weights with velcro. I strap one to the middle of the bar for a 1.5 lb jump and one to each end for a 3 lb jump.0 -
Oh yeah, I remember the video, didn't realize that was you. MUCH improvement.I found this jewel from last year at the nearly the same working weight as today. The improvement is certainly there if I must say so myself. (I know the bar will humble me next time for that comment)
Have a gander, have a chuckle.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLz57nNhMQU
*BTW, I am not looking for critique on this one just wanted to show a comparison
I remember watching that thinking (chuckling), what the hell kinda gym is that?!?0 -
Oh yeah, I remember the video, didn't realize that was you. MUCH improvement.I found this jewel from last year at the nearly the same working weight as today. The improvement is certainly there if I must say so myself. (I know the bar will humble me next time for that comment)
Have a gander, have a chuckle.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLz57nNhMQU
*BTW, I am not looking for critique on this one just wanted to show a comparison
I remember watching that thinking (chuckling), what the hell kinda gym is that?!?
I'm still thinking the same thing. I like the commercial that's playing.
Did you setup 2 benches as safety catches there btw? Genius!0
