Deadlift & Squat Form Check

Skib · 07-26-2009, 08:32 AM

Please comment and provide feedback, advice, criticism, etc!

Thanks

YouTube - Deadlift Form Check

YouTube - Squat Form Check

HDROB · 07-26-2009, 09:55 AM

I can't see anything majorly wrong there. Maybe a little slower descending on the squat, but this is just a quibble.

**P-funk** · 07-26-2009, 10:04 AM

Deadlift doesn't look to bad.

Squat - you have a really narrow stance. Open it up a little bit. Make sure your feet stay planted on the ground - you are rocking towards the toes and the heels are rocking up a little bit (that could be those shoes). You need to learn better pelvic control (this may be partially because of your narrow stance) as you get a pretty large posterior pelvic tilt on the decent of the squat. Work on staying tight and pulling yourself into the bottom.

patrick

Skib · 07-26-2009, 11:30 AM

Awesome thanks for the input... I'm glad my deadlift form looks ok because sometimes I wonder if I'm leaning too far forward or not bringing my hips down low enough...

I thought my squat form was fairly decent but I'm glad I looked for feedback as now I can focus on correcting the posterior pelvic tilt...

**Merkaba** · 07-26-2009, 01:49 PM

I think the deads look good too. I do try to keep my legs more involved through the whole movement. It seems that you lock them out a little early. Maybe this is just my own little peeve.

I second Patrick on the squats. YOu can see your right heel lift on that last one.

readyformore · 07-26-2009, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Merkaba

I think the deads look good too. I do try to keep my legs more involved through the whole movement. It seems that you lock them out a little early. Maybe this is just my own little peeve.

x2 it seems that way for me also

danzik17 · 07-26-2009, 11:56 PM

On the squats, try squatting in your socks (not barefoot....that's just nasty in the gym).

I started doing that a couple of months ago and have found it MUCH easier to balance the weight properly than when I used sneakers/shoes.

juliasmith · 07-27-2009, 01:04 AM

Thanx for sharing

Zeus100 · 08-05-2009, 01:25 PM

Deadlift:

Mostly a question to watch my own form: I see his knees are generally straighten first, then he pulls his hips in, almost in 2 segmented movements.

Ideally, would both movements be completed at the same time, or is there a biomechanical need for the segmentation? Obviously the hip has much further to travel, so maybe it's expected?

Zeus100 · 08-05-2009, 01:26 PM

Opps, should have read the comments more carefully... my answer was already there.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Merkaba

I think the deads look good too. I do try to keep my legs more involved through the whole movement. It seems that you lock them out a little early. Maybe this is just my own little peeve.

I second Patrick on the squats. YOu can see your right heel lift on that last one.

CarolinaMom · 08-05-2009, 09:34 PM

I like the barefoot idea (I squat at home). I do calf raises barefoot for a fuller range of movement. Good advice.

07-26-2009, 08:32 AM	#1
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07-26-2009, 10:04 AM	#3
P-funk Patrick Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 31,701	Deadlift doesn't look to bad. Squat - you have a really narrow stance. Open it up a little bit. Make sure your feet stay planted on the ground - you are rocking towards the toes and the heels are rocking up a little bit (that could be those shoes). You need to learn better pelvic control (this may be partially because of your narrow stance) as you get a pretty large posterior pelvic tilt on the decent of the squat. Work on staying tight and pulling yourself into the bottom. patrick E-Book: Take Charge! Everything You Need To Know To Write Your Own Training Programs Online Consulting/Program Design Reality Based Fitness Podcast Check me out on Twitter! Subscribe to our free monthly newsletter! "In the beginners mind there are many possibilities, in the experts there are few." -Buddha's Little Instruction Book

07-26-2009, 11:30 AM	#4
Skib Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Posts: 816 Photos: 1	Awesome thanks for the input... I'm glad my deadlift form looks ok because sometimes I wonder if I'm leaning too far forward or not bringing my hips down low enough... I thought my squat form was fairly decent but I'm glad I looked for feedback as now I can focus on correcting the posterior pelvic tilt... "Everybody wanna be a bodybuilder, but don't nobody wanna lift no heavy-ass weight!" - Ronnie Coleman

07-26-2009, 01:49 PM	#5
Merkaba "King of Cheat Meals" Moderator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: sc Posts: 1,625	I think the deads look good too. I do try to keep my legs more involved through the whole movement. It seems that you lock them out a little early. Maybe this is just my own little peeve. I second Patrick on the squats. YOu can see your right heel lift on that last one. Ban 2 1/2 's !!!!!! -------------------------------------------- Some Pics. All Natural

07-26-2009, 11:56 PM	#7
danzik17 Gender: MALE Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 3,074	On the squats, try squatting in your socks (not barefoot....that's just nasty in the gym). I started doing that a couple of months ago and have found it MUCH easier to balance the weight properly than when I used sneakers/shoes. Ron Paul 2012 Journal: danzik17's Log - 4-6 Week Strength/Bulk Journal: Sub 10% by April <old>

07-26-2009, 09:55 AM	#2
HDROB Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Manchester UK Posts: 7	I can't see anything majorly wrong there. Maybe a little slower descending on the squat, but this is just a quibble.

07-27-2009, 01:04 AM	#8
juliasmith Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: canada,alberta Posts: 5	Thanx for sharing

08-05-2009, 01:25 PM	#9
Zeus100 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Calgary, Ab Posts: 37	Deadlift: Mostly a question to watch my own form: I see his knees are generally straighten first, then he pulls his hips in, almost in 2 segmented movements. Ideally, would both movements be completed at the same time, or is there a biomechanical need for the segmentation? Obviously the hip has much further to travel, so maybe it's expected?

08-05-2009, 09:34 PM	#11
CarolinaMom Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NC Posts: 34	I like the barefoot idea (I squat at home). I do calf raises barefoot for a fuller range of movement. Good advice.

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