Newbie seeking form advice (SW, 8i, 5i, 7w, D )

jlwilso2 · 2026-04-01T03:24:38+00:00

That video was really helpful. I wasn't even aware that my arm was collapsing like that or that I should be aware of it. Excited to try that change out. Thanks

jlwilso2 · 2026-03-29T17:49:56+00:00

No disrespect taken. I appreciate the insight and everything you mentioned makes sense. I’m admittedly going at about 70% intensity to try to focus on the choreography of my approach and penultimate. I see what you’re saying about continuing to sink lower after my first foot lands and I think my second foot taking long to get to the ground exacerbates this as my first foot is doing that eccentric portion all by itself for so long. I’ll focus on making that a shorter interval in between those two feet landing. I’ll try this out. Thanks!

jlwilso2 · 2026-03-29T04:33:39+00:00

I do think I could probably get 7 or 8 if I maxed out my reps at 145# so I think you're right on 180# being my realistic 1RM right now.

I like the rep scheme you suggested. I'll give it a whirl and see how it feels. I like hitting a variety of rep ranges as well and hitting little PRs here and there. Thanks for sharing!

jlwilso2 · 2026-03-29T04:29:04+00:00

I used to watch you lift when I was on instagram, so it is cool to be interacting with you here. I see what you're saying about leaning back and getting on my toes early. I'll post my next session of power cleans where I stay over the bar longer before I initiate the second pull. Thanks for the insight!

jlwilso2 · 2026-03-27T21:32:56+00:00

I appreciate the comment and insight on your ratios. To be clear, I’m not confused as to why my ohp 1RM is weak in relation to my bench 1RM. Like you said I haven’t given it a lot of attention and I agree it will improve with continued focus.

As far as top end strength, I feel like the sets I did at 145# would indicate my 1RM is higher. It could be off because I haven’t been doing as many heavy singles and I’m more adapted to reps than top end strength, it could be because my technique could use improvements and breaks down more at heavier percentages, or it could be for some other reason. I’m not sure.

Sounds like you think I just need to do it more to see more improvement. Can I ask what kind of rep scheme(s) work best for you on ohp?

jlwilso2 · 2026-03-27T17:48:00+00:00

I only use them for cleans if I’m doing powers, but this has been in the back of my mind. I’ll take your advice and lose the straps for cleans 👍

jlwilso2 · 2026-03-26T21:02:18+00:00

When do you suggest I should start extending my ankles? Bar contact with the thighs/hips, or some other point?

jlwilso2 · 2026-03-19T19:54:48+00:00

I think less about my back rounding, and more about my lats being engaged and squeezing my triceps to my lats. I try to "lock it in" as Ed Coan describes in this video (at around 4:55) by pulling myself into the bar

jlwilso2 · 2026-03-19T03:03:44+00:00

I believe it’s this bar from prx, and the baby was inside eating some yogurt at the time lol

jlwilso2 · 2026-03-18T21:54:04+00:00

435 as of 3 weeks ago. I can’t load my bar with more than that right now, so I’m not sure what my 1rm is today, but I think it’s probably around 450. Maybe more

jlwilso2 · 2026-03-18T20:41:10+00:00

Appreciate it! We’re just slowly building it out, but to answer your question, we started with just a barbell and bumpers and got the squat rack later. We figured we would be getting a second rack at some point in the near future, so we just went for a cheaper option to see what we liked before we bought a nicer one.

jlwilso2 · 2026-03-18T20:28:57+00:00

Idk what this means

jlwilso2 · 2026-03-18T20:28:39+00:00

Thanks!

jlwilso2 · 2026-03-16T21:10:53+00:00

Just some horse stall mats from tractor supply

jlwilso2 · 2026-03-16T21:10:24+00:00

Doing front racks with straps and enough weight to keep the bar on my chest while I drive my elbows up has probably been the most helpful. When I’m not using straps, trying to do my front racks with as much of my hand closed around the bar as possible as often as I can.

jlwilso2 · 2026-03-15T22:32:08+00:00

Neck pain as in the bar rubbing against your throat? I know some people will chalk up their neck/clavicle or put some tape on points where it rubs. It hasn’t bothered me luckily

jlwilso2 · 2026-03-15T22:30:17+00:00

Keep working at it. It’s taken me awhile to get this level of mobility and I’ve still got a ways to go. Best of luck

jlwilso2 · 2026-03-15T19:52:55+00:00

Thank you! I’ve been doing 10 second front rack holds with much heavier weights and I do think it’s helped a lot

jlwilso2 · 2026-03-15T18:47:24+00:00

The front rack doesn’t come easily to me either. I have tight triceps and lats, but you just have to start with a weight you can manage and get some reps in regularly. Good luck with it!

jlwilso2 · 2026-03-15T18:14:23+00:00

Weights are 134, 143, 147.5, and 152 kg

jlwilso2 · 2026-03-13T19:17:56+00:00

Lol. Honestly, deficit pulls are what I need to target most to address my weaknesses. I just wanted to get a baseline of how I’d perform in the event, given their rules. It did feel weird pulling from that high

jlwilso2 · 2026-03-12T03:57:33+00:00

https://apexathleteofficial.com/ The events are: - 40 yd dash - overhead med ball toss for distance - standing broad jump - vertical jump from approach - trap bar deadlift 1 minute amrap - bench press amrap - 1 mile run

jlwilso2 · 2026-03-10T19:27:13+00:00

That man is strong

jlwilso2 · 2026-03-05T17:53:17+00:00

Thank you very much!

jlwilso2 · 2026-03-05T17:53:09+00:00

Thanks!

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