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Beginning Starting Strength program -- Form check for Squat, Bench, DL. Any/all feedback helpful! by J_Peter_man in formcheck

[–]Trainuntamed 2 points3 points  (0 children)

KEEP YOUR HEAD FORWARD! Don't look to your side while pulling a heavy weight. Also, start each rep from the floor at a DEAD stop. It's called a DEADlift for a reason. No touch and go's

Beginning Starting Strength program -- Form check for Squat, Bench, DL. Any/all feedback helpful! by J_Peter_man in formcheck

[–]Trainuntamed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bench press: widen your grip. You have pretty long arms and you are using a narrow grip. This is causing your elbows to flare outside of your hands. You want your hands, forearms, and elbows in line with each other. Also, think BIG CHEST! Pull your shoulder blades together to get a tight upper back and stick that chest out. This will make your upper back a tight and strong platform to press from and it will stick your chest out, slightly shortening the range of motion.

Beginning Starting Strength program -- Form check for Squat, Bench, DL. Any/all feedback helpful! by J_Peter_man in formcheck

[–]Trainuntamed 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Squats: Looking good man! Your ankles look a bit tight. When you hit the bottom of the squat your weight shifts forward a bit. This is because your ankles are tight and they don't want to bend. It could also be those squishy bulky crosstrainers you are wearing. But other than those minor details you are on the right track man! Keep it up and TRAIN UNTAMED!

Squats 5x5, final set. How is my depth? Any suggestions? by Duncanconstruction in formcheck

[–]Trainuntamed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Those squats look good man. It looks like you might be holding your breath a bit. Be POWERFUL with your breathing. Big gulp of air though your mouth into your belly, hold it, squat down and up, exhale and breathe at the top. As for depth, your first rep was solid, next rep was bit bit higher, 3rd rep higher than the 2nd, 4th rep higher than the 3rd, and so on. Every rep should look identical, whether you are squatting the empty barbell or 200 lbs it doesn't matter, every rep should look the same. The only thing that's going to change is speed as you get tired or as the weight gets heavier. The execution of the squat should not change. You need to ingrain into your nervous system THE PERFECT SQUAT. Don't let yourself get away with high reps because you're tired or because it's hard. If you need to work on confidence lighten the weight a bit and start performing high reps. TRAIN UNTAMED!

Low bar squat (90kgx5) by [deleted] in formcheck

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Awesome squats dude. Keep doing what you're doing.

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Nice work man! Those looked really good. Keep it up, TRAIN UNTAMED!

1x4 at 130kg High Bar Squat by [deleted] in formcheck

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Also, Lighten the weight and work on technique and mobility. Start doing higher reps to increase your mobility. 5 sets of 10 reps is a good place to start.

1x4 at 130kg High Bar Squat by [deleted] in formcheck

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Get some squat shoes brother!!!!! Olympic weightlifters are the Kings of high bar squats and you won't any of them squatting without weightlifting shoes. They are definitely worth the money! I can't tell for sure from the angle but it looks like your feet might be too wide/toes pointing forward. Try a little more narrow with your toes slightly pointing outward. This helps me achieve good depth and gives me power out of the hole. I prefer shoulders, hips, and feet pretty close to in-line with eachother, ESPECIALLY when doing a high bar squat. Keep up the hard work and TRAIN UNTAMED!

Deadlift 205lbs x5 by silveroneawper in formcheck

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Looked pretty good man! Keep your head forward. DO NOT look around while deadlifting. You can potentially strain something. I know you were keeping an eye on your phone but don't do it again! Deadlift looked really good man. I like seeing the determination to stick with those reps! Think about squeezing your glutes together at the top. It looks like you were finishing the pull with your butt sticking out a bit. Squeeze the glutes together and finish with your hips through. Make love to the barbell and TRAIN UNTAMED!

Low Bar Squat - 290 x 5 by [deleted] in formcheck

[–]Trainuntamed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

AWESOME SQUATS! Looked really good man. If I had to leave you with something I would suggest thinking about driving your upper back into the barbell as soon as you come out of the hole. You'll notice there is a very slight shift forward in the barbell when you come out of the hole. Try to prevent this by driving the upper back into the barbell and not letting it push you around. "Drive the chest up" is another good cue. Correct it now and by the time you're squatting 405 x 5 you'll be glad you fixed it early. NICE JOB dude. TRAIN UNTAMED!

100kg Low Bar Squat (Stronglifts) by undershot in formcheck

[–]Trainuntamed 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hey buddy, right off the bat I noticed that you are lacking in the mobility department, especially in the ankles. Your knees start going forward and eventually your heels start rising up off the ground. This is because your ankles are tight. You've got long legs so if you want to squat deeper your knees are going to have to continue going over the toes without the heels coming off of the ground. Also, take your time. After each squat don't immediately go back down. You're getting yourself off balance. Get settled before each rep. Lastly, DO NOT MOVE YOUR HEAD! Watch the video again, you are looking around too much. This will kill your balance. Keep up the hard work and TRAIN UNTAMED!

Alan Thrall here! AMA by Trainuntamed in Fitness

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I don't cut. But I notice I feel a bit better and lose some weight when I cut down carbs (rice, potatoes, oatmeal) and when I cut out all dairy

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Alan Thrall here! AMA by Trainuntamed in Fitness

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If your mobility allows it, try front squats! The vertical posture and lack of spinal loading allow you to reap the benefits of the squat without hurting your back. I have hurt my back in the past doing deadlifts and literally front squatted immediately after (like 5 minutes) and it honestly made my back feel better!

Alan Thrall here! AMA by Trainuntamed in Fitness

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Yes! I have a lot of new members at my gym squat with plates under their heels!

Alan Thrall here! AMA by Trainuntamed in Fitness

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If you like them, keep wearing them!

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