How do I improve on my current form?

[patricka82]

Good day,

I've been lurking around for awhile, and watching Mark Rippetoe videos on proper form, so I thought I should finally make a post regarding improving my form.

Here's what my form is like at the moment:

• Squat - Squat on Vimeo
• Press - Press on Vimeo
• Row - Row on Vimeo
• Deadlift - Deadlift on Vimeo
• Bench Press - Bench Press on Vimeo

How do I improve on my current form?

Thank you.

 

[R1balla]

first thing i would do is start at a lower weight. when you are focused on form, dont think about how much weight you are doing. also, if u lift in a gym, when doing deads or something like that, look in the wall mirrors to see how your form looks or get a friend to remind you to focus on form.

 

[HeavyBomber]

first thing i would do is start at a lower weight. when you are focused on form, dont think about how much weight you are doing. also, if u lift in a gym, when doing deads or something like that, look in the wall mirrors to see how your form looks or get a friend to remind you to focus on form.

He's only doing the freaking bar on three of the five. lol

I was going to say the opposite. Too little weight allows your secondary stabilizer muscles to control the path. I would add just enough weight to force your primary movers to deal with it's center of gravity.
Your form looks good though, I mean you have very good control.

 

[Flathead]

Overall I would say your doing a good job. One thing I would recommend is a bit more shoulder tuck & a little more arch in your back, on the bench press. And don't forget to rip that bar apart, this will naturally flare out your lats. Keep your bar speed slow and controlled on the way down, then explode off your chest (slight pause at the bottom).

 

[Killermonkey]

I don't need personal training but occasionally when I take a long break and I feel that my form might be going to shit, then I will have a friend or a trainer give me some overwatch while I am smashing fucking weights.

Or use a mirror after watching the video.

 

[MDR]

Overall I would say your doing a good job. One thing I would recommend is a bit more shoulder tuck & a little more arch in your back, on the bench press. And don't forget to rip that bar apart, this will naturally flare out your lats. Keep your bar speed slow and controlled on the way down, then explode off your chest (slight pause at the bottom).

^Very well said. I should add that I never cared for trying to check my form in a mirror during the deadlift or squat, as some other posters have suggested. Seems a bit unnatural to me. I've always asked someone I trust to check my form. Unfortunately, that is not always possible for everyone. Just another reason to train around other serious lifters, if possible.

 

[patricka82]

Overall I would say your doing a good job. One thing I would recommend is a bit more shoulder tuck & a little more arch in your back, on the bench press. And don't forget to rip that bar apart, this will naturally flare out your lats. Keep your bar speed slow and controlled on the way down, then explode off your chest (slight pause at the bottom).

Thank you Flathead.

 

[FUZO]

dont lock out your knees when squating and you dont have to go all the way down. PRESS LOOKS FINE BUT IF YOU COULD DO A SEATED PRESS TO THE FRONT. THE ROWS YOU DONT HAVE TO TOUCH THE WEIGHT TO THE GROUND EVERY TIME AND HAVE MORE OF A ARCH IN YOUR NACK YOUR BENT OVER TO FAR. DEAD LIFTS LOOK FINE JUST REMEMBER ALWAYS RUB THE BAR AGAINTS YOUR SHINS,KEEP IT CLOSE TO YOUR BODYFOR YOUR BENCH PRESSS SINCE YOUR TALL USE A WIDER GRIP. AND THATS THAT OVERALL PREETY GOOD.

 

[patricka82]

dont lock out your knees when squating and you dont have to go all the way down. PRESS LOOKS FINE BUT IF YOU COULD DO A SEATED PRESS TO THE FRONT. THE ROWS YOU DONT HAVE TO TOUCH THE WEIGHT TO THE GROUND EVERY TIME AND HAVE MORE OF A ARCH IN YOUR NACK YOUR BENT OVER TO FAR. DEAD LIFTS LOOK FINE JUST REMEMBER ALWAYS RUB THE BAR AGAINTS YOUR SHINS,KEEP IT CLOSE TO YOUR BODYFOR YOUR BENCH PRESSS SINCE YOUR TALL USE A WIDER GRIP. AND THATS THAT OVERALL PREETY GOOD.

Thank you FUZO.

 

[jtterrible]

dont lock out your knees when squating and you dont have to go all the way down. PRESS LOOKS FINE BUT IF YOU COULD DO A SEATED PRESS TO THE FRONT. THE ROWS YOU DONT HAVE TO TOUCH THE WEIGHT TO THE GROUND EVERY TIME AND HAVE MORE OF A ARCH IN YOUR NACK YOUR BENT OVER TO FAR. DEAD LIFTS LOOK FINE JUST REMEMBER ALWAYS RUB THE BAR AGAINTS YOUR SHINS,KEEP IT CLOSE TO YOUR BODYFOR YOUR BENCH PRESSS SINCE YOUR TALL USE A WIDER GRIP. AND THATS THAT OVERALL PREETY GOOD.

I totally just visualized the dude from blackhawk down that went deaf cuz of machine gun fire next to his head yelling that.. lololol

 

[Disturbed]

i would have to agree with heavybomber,you need some weight on the bar.with more weight he is going to need to plant his feet under him more and get up on the shoulders alittle bit more.you cant lay totally flat on a bench,like a sock.you need a little spring in your lift.i cant see your grip placement,thats important to.nice looking gym by the way .lol.

 

[FUZO]

oops caps lock was on

 

[LightBearer]

I totally just visualized the dude from blackhawk down that went deaf cuz of machine gun fire next to his head yelling that.. lololol

haha funny you say that, i pictured that guy from saving private ryan when tom hanks was asking if he knows james prvt ryan and he couldnt hear shit bc a mortar blew next to his ear