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  1. 07-31-2007, 09:54 PM #1
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    Squat/Deadlift form.

    If I'm doing dips I shouldn't lean forward because it'd use my chest.
    If I'm doing upwards BB rows my back should be U-like, not n-like.

    Are there any little tid-bits of info I should know about sqauts and deadlifts?

    When I squat (I like full squats) I put a 10lb plate under each heel (read that somewhere) but have noticed that if I'm stuggling I'll kind-of lean forward a bit and I can feel my lower back get involved. Is that a no-no?

    When I'm deadlifting I start w/knees bent and pretty-much straighten my back after (or slightly as) my legs straighten, until my chest kind-of pokes out, pigeon-like. Other than that I just pick it the hell up!

    The reason I'm asking (about deadlifts in particular) is that I seem to have some serious (presumably neural - sp?) improvents going on in my body. A while ago I couldn't even grip 185lb for 4reps whereas now I'm holding onto 245lb after 3sets of 175-225lb. Since the weights are getting up there (seems like it to me anyway) I didn't want to injure myself. Is there anything, form-wise, that I should be looking out for?

    Any advice much appreciated.
    Used to.. DL:375lb, Sqt:335lb, Bnch:260lb
    Now... Weak as a kitten, but fighting back.
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  3. 08-01-2007, 07:32 AM #2
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    See this post and my two replies.

    Also, i wouldn't recommend using plates under your heals. Fix your balance through practice, as that bandaid will only lead to trouble later
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  4. 08-01-2007, 07:33 AM #3
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    conventional deadlift form- need help

    sorry
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  5. 08-01-2007, 07:55 AM #4
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    a good vid that may help The Video FitCast- Episode 6
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