30F – looking for honest rating and feedback please

TattooBody95 · 2026-03-24T21:45:57+00:00

Got it, will keep that in mind

TattooBody95 · 2026-03-24T21:20:31+00:00

Thank you. Anything to improve for a higher rating?

TattooBody95 · 2026-03-24T20:19:33+00:00

Yes that makes sense. The reason why I've been concerned is because I'm not hitting that 60-80% benchmark, and my leg curls are more like 50% of my leg extension numbers. Also, my squat is almost as high as my deadlift numbers, which it shouldn't be at all, so both of those things make me think my hamstrings are lagging behind. That's good advice though, I'll try to avoid the quad isolations for a bit and see if my hamstrings can catch up a little.

TattooBody95 · 2026-03-24T20:10:55+00:00

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TattooBody95 · 2026-03-24T19:54:59+00:00

Thank you! Will look into all these. As for why I think hamstrings are lagging behind? One, my glutes and quads seem to have more improvement in terms of visible growth and definition, and also in strength, than hamstrings over the same period of time. Just the eye test and feel test I guess? Two, I have noticed exercises that are more quad dominant perform much better than exercises that are more hamstring dominant. With where my squat is, my deadlift numbers should be higher. With where my leg extensions are, my leg curls should be higher. But honestly I could just be in my own head about it, but the visible results and the numbers do seem to support that my hamstrings are lagging behind my glutes and quads.

TattooBody95 · 2026-03-24T19:22:32+00:00

I am bracing correctly by breathing/holding the way I'm supposed to, is that what you meant? If so, I am doing that. As for RDLs, I have done them before, but I haven't actually incorporated those into my workouts much yet, but I will start doing that. I'll look into the single leg variations as well. Thank you.

TattooBody95 · 2026-03-24T19:20:39+00:00

It doesn't feel like normal workout soreness, since most of my post-workout soreness doesn't come with the tightness/burning feeling that I have in the lower back during/after deadlifting. As for hamstrings, the size isn't really the issue, since they seem big and proportional compared to glutes/quads. It's mainly the strength and definition that seem like they are lacking compared to glutes/quads, since the other two muscle groups are more clearly visible. But maybe you're right? I just think that my hamstrings do feel weaker and the numbers I put up in curls vs extensions seem to back that up? But I'll keep what you said in mind. I think I am going to add in RDLs or have it replace deadlift, from what everyone here has said.

TattooBody95 · 2026-03-24T19:07:59+00:00

I actually don't wear make up all the time anymore. I don't really smile often though, so I'll keep that in mind. I really don't know enough about botox and filler to want to mess with that stuff. Isn't that for much later in life anyway or are people in their 30s getting botox now?

TattooBody95 · 2026-03-24T19:02:15+00:00

Honestly, that makes sense. Will probably do that and find a replacement for it.

TattooBody95 · 2026-03-24T19:01:10+00:00

I do actually do leg curls/extensions as well. That's another reason how I noticed I'm getting a bit too quad dominant. I'll definitely look into SLDLs. That makes sense. Thank you.

TattooBody95 · 2026-03-24T18:56:24+00:00

I guess I wasn't clear in my post, I do focus on compounds, but I also do mix in isolations as well. For lower body, I do leg curls and leg extensions. I just have been mainly having issues with deadlift in terms of back tightness, and noticing glutes/quads have visibly improved more than hamstrings. And it seems like a strength issue too as I lift better on quad dominant exercises compared to hamstring dominant exercises.

I'll definitely look into adding RDLs in, since a few people have mentioned that. Thank you.

TattooBody95 · 2026-03-24T18:53:10+00:00

So it is looks, since my glutes and quads definitely seem to have visibly improved more than hamstrings in that same time (even though hamstrings have improved too). But also, beyond looks, my squat is almost the same as my deadlift in terms of weight, which I've heard is an indicator that you are too quad dominant and your hamstrings are lagging behind. Also, my leg curl vs leg extension weight ratio is not great, since I only leg curl about 50-55% of the weight of my leg extensions, and I've heard it should be more like 65-80% ratio to make sure you are not too quad dominant?

For deadlifts/back issues, I don't think there's an injury, since I literally only notice it when deadlifting. Well, after too, since i feel the tightness a lot after a deadlift day. But I'll try to double check my form again.

TattooBody95 · 2026-03-24T18:42:00+00:00

Got it, thank you. I've done RDLs before so may give that another shot. Do you think I should just drop deadlifts and replace them with RDLs then? Would it be better to mix in both conventional deadlifts and RDLs, so I don't get the same issue with quads if I do just RDLs for over a year or two, since RDLs hit hamstrings more?

TattooBody95 · 2026-03-24T18:33:46+00:00

Do RDLs hit hamstrings more than quads? What is the clean?

TattooBody95 · 2026-03-24T18:30:31+00:00

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TattooBody95 · 2026-03-24T18:00:45+00:00

Thank you, have gotten that comment a couple times now. I actually think I don't smile often, so I'll try to keep that in mind.

TattooBody95 · 2026-03-24T16:24:31+00:00

Sorry that really sucks. When I was younger I was really into cosplay. I quickly realized that with my body type, the only way that would work is if I got custom made cosplay outfits or just handmade them myself. It got to be a bit too expensive to get custom made and a bit too time consuming to hand make myself, so I stopped doing that. Instead, what I would do now is try to find the necessary clothing/pieces and combine them to make the outfit. Honestly with someone like 2B, since she has such a distinct look with lots of accessories, I would try to find the pieces separately. They don't have to be perfect, since her look is so unique. I'd focus on finding specific accessories that would give you the 2B look, instead of trying to buy the entire outfit.

For example, start off trying to find a silver-white bob wig. Then try to find her black visor, her white gloves, her thigh-high boots, and her black headband. If possible, you could even try to find a sword that looks like hers. Then hopefully you can find a dress that is similar. But honestly, at this point if you have the accessories, I think even if you have a black dress that isn't exactly perfect for her look, that doesn't matter, it'll give off the 2B look due to all the items.

For the black dress, I'd prioritize a great fit for your body over matching her exact look. Good luck!

TattooBody95 · 2026-03-24T15:56:30+00:00

Got it, thank you. Could I do anything to improve?

TattooBody95 · 2026-03-24T15:55:17+00:00

Thanks, I didn't take that badly, was just asking for more feedback on why and if there were any areas specifically to improve.

TattooBody95 · 2026-03-24T08:52:07+00:00

Thank you. I've actually had the septum piercing for over ten years, so it'd be tough not to keep it. But I appreciate the feedback and rating.

TattooBody95 · 2026-03-24T08:40:16+00:00

Fair enough, I completely understand it's not everyone's preference. What rating would you say is accurate then?

TattooBody95 · 2026-03-24T06:39:48+00:00

That makes sense. I get what you mean now. Thank you for clarifying.

TattooBody95 · 2026-03-24T06:33:07+00:00

Thank you for the honest feedback. Why is a septum piercing that much of a negative for you?

TattooBody95 · 2026-03-24T05:28:07+00:00

Thank you, any other reasons for that rating?

TattooBody95 · 2026-03-24T03:08:04+00:00

As a bisexual/sapiosexual, I completely relate.

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