Form check videos
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I cannot say much about your form, but I am so stealing the idea with the plates under your feet during bench press. I am also not able to reach the floor properly and was already thinking about what to do about that. So, yeah, thanks :-)0
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I cannot say much about your form, but I am so stealing the idea with the plates under your feet during bench press. I am also not able to reach the floor properly and was already thinking about what to do about that. So, yeah, thanks :-)
Glad I could help while asking for help! They should make special benches for short people
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I agree! Today I did my Squats between two benches, because the sqautrack sidethingies are too high for me...
short people problems *lesigh* :-D0 -
I agree! Today I did my Squats between two benches, because the sqautrack sidethingies are too high for me...
short people problems *lesigh* :-D
I'm 5'7", but we have a couple of boxes at our gym that I put on either side of the bench for my feet. I have to or I don't feel stable on the bench.0 -
ah, okay,, than it´s not only a problem for the minis :-)0
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Just wanted to say thanks to all who previously posted their vids! By taping and watching mine against yours (and reading the critique's), I quickly saw where I needed to make changes and I am excited to move forward. I think I'm going to see a good amount of improvement with these changes. Again, thank you!0
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http://youtu.be/GTsyPa6bxa8
Here is my last DL @ 180...I think my back is rounding still I will probably deload down to 160 and work on that...
@fit just read your question..no those are my "fake" 45s...2@35lbs,and 25lb plates bar is 20..I weighed it...hehe.
ETA: as well I wore socks today...bleck and my feet were slipping...if anyone else can see the rounding I am definately deloading...0 -
There is the slightest rounding only I wouldn't worry about it personally, form didn't break down and if you are feeling it during the lift you can correct when needed. You are still getting your legs under so you are not completely pulling with your lower back.
I personally wouldn't deload, if you are a little unsure do another week at the same weight :drinker:0 -
I can't feel the round just thought I saw it on rep 2-4. I will stay here another week...no socks next time.
and now that my leg feels better I feel more comfortable getting lower from the start and concentrating on the push rather than it being a pull.
thanks girlie0 -
http://youtu.be/GTsyPa6bxa8
Here is my last DL @ 180...I think my back is rounding still I will probably deload down to 160 and work on that...
Well here's my $.02 - I watched it a couple of times-you have a decent setup but as soon as you lift that barbell off the floor your back rounds. Really work on keeping TIGHT, especially in your chest which by doing so will naturally but your back in extension. If it were me, I would deload it to 160-170 but I'm very, very conservative about form and if I don't like something I see on video and can't correct it at the current weight, I deload it. Also, don't think because you can't "feel" the back rounding that it's okay.0 -
http://youtu.be/GTsyPa6bxa8
Here is my last DL @ 180...I think my back is rounding still I will probably deload down to 160 and work on that...
Well here's my $.02 - I watched it a couple of times-you have a decent setup but as soon as you lift that barbell off the floor your back rounds. Really work on keeping TIGHT, especially in your chest which by doing so will naturally but your back in extension. If it were me, I would deload it to 160-170 but I'm very, very conservative about form and if I don't like something I see on video and can't correct it at the current weight, I deload it. Also, don't think because you can't "feel" the back rounding that it's okay.
I can feel it...I think it might be time for a more significant deload which I don't mind at all...160 sounds like a good weight.
6 months in and still in a deficet I would much rather get my form correct on the lighter weights then have to deload while at maintenance and miss those gains...0 -
I can feel it...I think it might be time for a more significant deload which I don't mind at all...160 sounds like a good weight.
6 months in and still in a deficet I would much rather get my form correct on the lighter weights then have to deload while at maintenance and miss those gains...
stef, you misspelled that. it's gainzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz...!0 -
Hi, everyone. I am horribly embarrassed to post a video here but I want to make sure that I am not doing anything horribly wrong. I appreciate any feedback. Thank you.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nkr1G7p6lI 0 -
Hi, everyone. I am horribly embarrassed to post a video here but I want to make sure that I am not doing anything horribly wrong. I appreciate any feedback. Thank you.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nkr1G7p6lI
Your hips are coming up quicker than your torso, which not fixed now why the weight is manageable will just get worse to the point you are performing a good morning to get the bar back up.
Your depth is not a problem so I would look to get your torso more upright. When you place the bar on your back for set up try moving it a little higher, it can sit nicely under that bit of bone that sticks out at the top of the shoulder blade.
When you unrack it and set up make sure you are as upright as possible before you drop.
When you go to squat break at your knees rather than shooting your hips back, you want your knees to initiate the movement so your bum drops down rather than back.
Try this all out in your warm ups to get a feel for the motion as it may feel a bit strange to start off with.
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Hi, everyone. I am horribly embarrassed to post a video here but I want to make sure that I am not doing anything horribly wrong. I appreciate any feedback. Thank you.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nkr1G7p6lI
I think girlie hit on it all.0 -
Thank you so much for your response. I knew that my hips came up a bit faster than my torso on a couple reps but I didn't think it was happening all that often. It is something I have been working on for awhile. I have the bar placed so low because it was causing me some pain when I had it higher and even when I had it higher my torso was still leaning a bit forward. I'll try working on being a bit more upright. I guess I'm not sure what breaking at the knees means. I have read that on here a few times and I thought that's what I've been doing. Thank you again for helping me!0
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Thank you so much for your response. I knew that my hips came up a bit faster than my torso on a couple reps but I didn't think it was happening all that often. It is something I have been working on for awhile. I have the bar placed so low because it was causing me some pain when I had it higher and even when I had it higher my torso was still leaning a bit forward. I'll try working on being a bit more upright. I guess I'm not sure what breaking at the knees means. I have read that on here a few times and I thought that's what I've been doing. Thank you again for helping me!
breaking at knees rather than hips.
When you unrack and are ready to squat, first get yourself upright as possible, then start the movement with your knees and let you bum drop rather than pushing it back.
If you start by pushing your hips back it will make your torso move forward causing in effect more work from the squat without much gain.
If you can't correct the forward lean by moving the bar up a bit it might be worth de-loading and giving high bar a try. But if you do high bar you have to be upright otherwise the bar is on the back of your neck.0 -
girlie100, does this look better?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9afPqEshZIQ
It was a warm up set but if it looks better then at least I will know what to watch for in my working sets. I forgot to pause the music before recording so I apologize about that.0 -
girlie100, does this look better?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9afPqEshZIQ
It was a warm up set but if it looks better then at least I will know what to watch for in my working sets. I forgot to pause the music before recording so I apologize about that.
Much better, much more upright at the start, you are getting good depth and a nice stretch at the bottom. Just be careful with the pushing your bum back. As you push your bum back your torso will lean forward and you want to minimise this lean as much as possible to get maximum drive out of the quad muscle. It will take a little while to get used to the movement so you might want to deload your working weight just to drill in the movement pattern.
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Anyone have any OHP vids they can post? I'm still not sure if I'm doing mine correctly; where is the right place on the bar to grip? I know the bar should rest right about on the top of the sternum, but I'm not sure if I've been putting my forearms in the right position. Bro at the gym told me yesterday to only bring the bar down to my nose then push back up (ummm, no, I don't think so) and to basically have my ring fingers on the non-rough ring on the bar. The wider grip did feel better, but I still did them with full ROM (down to my chest, up all the way, etc).0
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I have been struggling with my dead lifts lately. I cannot seem to get all 5 reps in on one set. Could you tell me if it is my form that is off? Otherwise I am thinking that maybe it is grip strength? This is at 180lbs.
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BbyD7xjKIUA&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Thanks!
edit: hmmm...my link won't work :frown:
edited again: Try this one
http://youtu.be/BbyD7xjKlUA 0 -
Hi ladies, I'd love any feedback on my squat form. Thanks so much. :bigsmile:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOFuctsBvv8 0 -
I have been struggling with my dead lifts lately. I cannot seem to get all 5 reps in on one set. Could you tell me if it is my form that is off? Otherwise I am thinking that maybe it is grip strength? This is at 180lbs.http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BbyD7xjKIUA&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Thanks!
edit: hmmm...my link won't work :frown:
edited again: Try this onehttp://youtu.be/BbyD7xjKlUA
The second link works, and great job on getting 180!
My comments:
Do you use chalk or something similar at all? If it's your grip and not your form, chalk is super helpful at heavier weights.
ETA: Are you doing a double overhand grip or a mixed grip? If it's overhand, try switching to a mixed grip instead (made a huge difference with me)
Is it possible for you to take a second video directly from the side (this one is more of a 45 degree angle)? I can't really see how you're setting up in terms of where your feet are, if that makes sense, because the big plate is getting in the way.
The only thing I can suggest on your form right now is to pull your shoulders back a bit more, someone else in this group told me to think of it as trying to put my shoulders in my back pockets. That'll engage your lats a bit more.
Other than that, I can't see anything really off on your form, looks pretty good to me.0 -
Hi ladies, I'd love any feedback on my squat form. Thanks so much. :bigsmile:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOFuctsBvv8
Hi November, I'm definitely not a squat expert, but I thought I'd offer my comments anyway
Are you looking to do high bar or low bar squats? See the pic below (HB-middle, LB-right) for the difference:
Your bar placement and foot placement seem pretty well set up for high bar, and if that's the case, my only suggestion would be to try to go a bit lower in depth, but overall, I thought they looked pretty good!
ETA: Attempting to resize that picture...0 -
Can I get some eyes on my squat form please? I'm embarrassed to post, but I need help.
I'm a newbie just a few weeks in and previously I was having trouble with depth. I think I've sorted that out now, but the bar isn't staying in a vertical path and I'm shifting the weight forward and back a bit.... I'm dipping my shoulders right before I come out of the hole (probably to get some momentum) and I wonder are my knees too far forward? Am I bringing my butt up too fast? I imagine there are other things going on as well that I'd rather fix now, at 70 lbs, than when the weights get really heavy and I get hurt.
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Can I get some eyes on my squat form please? I'm embarrassed to post, but I need help.
I'm a newbie just a few weeks in and previously I was having trouble with depth. I think I've sorted that out now, but the bar isn't staying in a vertical path and I'm shifting the weight forward and back a bit.... I'm dipping my shoulders right before I come out of the hole (probably to get some momentum) and I wonder are my knees too far forward? Am I bringing my butt up too fast? I imagine there are other things going on as well that I'd rather fix now, at 70 lbs, than when the weights get really heavy and I get hurt.http://youtu.be/igsAl16h_sU
The main thing I see here is that your weight shifts to the front of your toes when you hit a certain angle. That is either causing or caused by the excessive forward lean. The chest up cue might help you. Or pulling your shoulder blades together. And trying to get your elbows a bit more forward. Have you ever done box squats? I think they would give you a better idea of the depth you're hitting as well as some safety when it comes to shifting your weight back. Running shoes may also not be very optimal for squats and deadlift. Since the toes curl up, you might be tempted to move your weight forward. If your gym allows it, try barefoot/in socks for a few sets and see if it makes a difference.
Another cue I can give that may or may not work is to picture yourself pushing the floor away from you rather than the bar up. To me it makes a world of difference.
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I follow the step by step on this page: http://stronglifts.com/how-to-overhead-press-with-correct-technique/ I do that for all the exercises, they each have an instruction page.Anyone have any OHP vids they can post? I'm still not sure if I'm doing mine correctly; where is the right place on the bar to grip? I know the bar should rest right about on the top of the sternum, but I'm not sure if I've been putting my forearms in the right position. Bro at the gym told me yesterday to only bring the bar down to my nose then push back up (ummm, no, I don't think so) and to basically have my ring fingers on the non-rough ring on the bar. The wider grip did feel better, but I still did them with full ROM (down to my chest, up all the way, etc).0 -
The main thing I see here is that your weight shifts to the front of your toes when you hit a certain angle. That is either causing or caused by the excessive forward lean. The chest up cue might help you. Or pulling your shoulder blades together. And trying to get your elbows a bit more forward. Have you ever done box squats? I think they would give you a better idea of the depth you're hitting as well as some safety when it comes to shifting your weight back. Running shoes may also not be very optimal for squats and deadlift. Since the toes curl up, you might be tempted to move your weight forward. If your gym allows it, try barefoot/in socks for a few sets and see if it makes a difference.
Another cue I can give that may or may not work is to picture yourself pushing the floor away from you rather than the bar up. To me it makes a world of difference.
Hope that helps!
It helps a great deal! I can feel the shift, but can't for the life of me figure out how to keep it from happening. I think the shoes may very well be part of it, I never thought of that. My toes aren't on the ground at all in these shoes -- they feel like they are, but they aren't. Flat feet would definitely make it harder to shift forward. I will give it a try with bare feet (or flatter shoes) and see what happens and also try to keep some of the other cues (chest up, elbows forward, shoulder blades together, push the floor) you mentioned in mind.
I did do box squats when I was first trying to figure out depth, but then I felt like I was sticking out my butt too far rather than just letting it drop. Depth got better when I started driving my knees out and letting my butt drop, but then I started having the problem with the lean.
Thoughts on the way my hips come up first? OK? Not OK?
Thanks for the suggestions, I really appreciate.0 -
It helps a great deal! I can feel the shift, but can't for the life of me figure out how to keep it from happening. I think the shoes may very well be part of it, I never thought of that. My toes aren't on the ground at all in these shoes -- they feel like they are, but they aren't. Flat feet would definitely make it harder to shift forward. I will give it a try with bare feet (or flatter shoes) and see what happens and also try to keep some of the other cues (chest up, elbows forward, shoulder blades together, push the floor) you mentioned in mind.
I did do box squats when I was first trying to figure out depth, but then I felt like I was sticking out my butt too far rather than just letting it drop. Depth got better when I started driving my knees out and letting my butt drop, but then I started having the problem with the lean.
Thoughts on the way my hips come up first? OK? Not OK?
Thanks for the suggestions, I really appreciate.
You're supposed to sit back and let your butt drop Hips are definitely coming up too fast, but I think if you fix the forward lean it'll all come together pretty nicely (it's hard to come up straight when the weight of the bar is so far forward).
You want the bar to stay over the mid foot at all times. Your squats look a bit more like good mornings because of how far forward you get. And while it's a good exercise when performed correctly, you're going for a squat here and it puts a lot of stress on your lower back that you most likely don't want.0 -
Squats @ 90 lbs:
http://youtu.be/0kHiiEdafa8
Overhead Press @ 65 lbs:
http://youtu.be/nb_IFyYHDU8
That last rep was hard, lol.
Dead lift @ 135:
http://youtu.be/NTU8HR1CXw4
I know the views may not be optimal for all the videos, but was my first time recording today! On my DL, I noticed that my hips are coming up before my torso, so glad I took the video. 0
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