Starting Strength Forums - Technique

Butt wink...

Lion — Mon, 20 May 2013 01:00:17 GMT

Hello everyone,

I've worked a lot on my form since last time to get good dept on my squat but now I think I have a butt wink problem. Do you think I'm going too low?

Here is the video:

Thank you in advance for any tips and advices

Deadlift Help - Meet Video From This Weekend

MichaelPost — Sun, 19 May 2013 23:13:11 GMT

I realize after my meet this weekend that I have a technique flaw that is seriously holding my deadlift back. I get out of position in the second half of the lift and do not get proper hip extension to lock out the bar. This is not an issue on my lighter sets since the bar is moving fast enough at that point where I blow through the sticking point.

I know that my head position is way out of whack and that I throw my head/shoulders back as the bar clears my knees. Do you think it will be enough of a fix for me to just keep my head down, or is there something else I should be doing to fix this problem.

Thank you very much for the help, I know I can pull about 600 at 200lbs if I can just fix this technique flaw.

Squat Check (with personal record of 300lbs)

DJ2JD — Sun, 19 May 2013 18:28:17 GMT

Please keep me honest as I progress in poundage. I know I looked up at the end of the 300lb. rep, which is a no-go. Also, as I use heavier weight I'd like to use a good quality belt? Any suggestions? THe one in the video is a Nike belt but I didn't like it popping off there right before a rep. Thanks.

http://youtu.be/LBFEJ4g6ThE

was told my head wasn't in a neutral head position

B!gFoot — Sat, 18 May 2013 19:09:24 GMT

Here's two vids of me dead lifting
Is it a real issue?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESgfCueQAP4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccItQ-TXuVM

delete (double post)

B!gFoot — Sat, 18 May 2013 19:07:43 GMT

del

Squat, Press and Deadlift form check

S2bhtk — Sat, 18 May 2013 16:11:52 GMT

Couldn't lock the deadlift properly because I felt the bar sliding out of my hands.
Thank you.

Please comment my Squat , Press, and Deadlift.

Inhyuk — Sat, 18 May 2013 11:15:17 GMT

Hello, Everyone.
My name is Inhyuk.
I'm 5'8'', weighs 85kg-188lbs. I've been doing SS program.
and Here's is my today's worksets.
(Squat 112kg- 247lbs/ Press 52kg- 115lbs/ Deadlift 150kg - 330lbs)

About Squat,
I just noticed my knees are waving(?) when ascenting of my squat. (Sorry, poor english)
And I really want to fix it but heavy weight make it difficult.
Any advise on this problem will be very glad to me.

SET 1.
http://youtu.be/yPA-OGRkFyQ?t=1m4s

SET2.
http://youtu.be/Vdltbn95SA0

SET3.
http://youtu.be/nKBeicGsCC4

About Press,
I want to know whether I use my hip correct or not.

SET1.
http://youtu.be/7s9CO6tVWwo

And about Deadlift.
It is really first time to me to lift 150kg.
It feels very heavy, feels like my hands fall apart.
In 2reps, callus of right hand fell off and start to bleed.
Because of this, I just couldn't make all 5reps.

I want to set my lower back really tight, but I can't get it where is right place for my hip.(hip height??)

Please give me advise about making lower back tight.

SET 1.
http://youtu.be/qPieue939kU

Thanks for watching my poor technique and poor english.
Hope you guys have nice day.
Thanks.

Squat Form Check - 235lbsx5 (Please read before watching)

ThisIs1P — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:46:03 GMT

Hey guys,

I recently posted this a few weeks back to get my form checked. The conclusion was that I need to fix my knees caving in.

I've since deloaded down to 180lbs and worked back to 200lbs, but I still have an issue where on the way back up I will lean on my left leg more than my right. I'm not sure how to fix this. I think it may be my stance is too narrow.

Here is the SAME video I had posted previous. I haven't had time to get a buddy to record another set.

Again, this is the same video. Please trust I have fixed the knees caving and instead I would appreciate any insight into the leaning on 1 leg issue.

Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0jn8...ature=youtu.be

Much appreciated.

Squat Form Check

David1982 — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:42:40 GMT

Just started the program after meaning to 'start next week' for a year or more. I'm fat and weak as hell. I have osteoarthritis in my hips and a painful lower back after a car crash a couple of years ago, so squatting hurts a bit, but hopefully that will ease as I get stronger.

3rd squat session of the program - 44 kg x 5 x 3 - this is the 2nd set -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkYbWex0XDQ&t=0m26s

What I can see - The bar looks like it's forward of my mid-foot. I don't know if my knees should be coming forward a bit more and if that'll fix it. It looks like I'm not using as much hip drive as I could.

Any help will be much appreciated.

Apologies if the angle isn't great - I especially wanted to see where the bar was in relation to my mid-foot and how far my knees were traveling forward, hence the camera being side-on.

Deadlifts (trying to feel it)

DJ2JD — Thu, 16 May 2013 23:55:27 GMT

Okay here is my latest Deadlift session. I watched some Rippetoe vids and was ready to go. I tried to get my shins closer to the bar and I think I should feel "tight" when I reach down and grab the bar but I still feel like it's slipping and sliding too much. I keep having to readjust and pull the bar closer etc. Anyway, I'm trying and ready to hear advice.

I also went for a couple of singles (not something I do regularly as you can see from my videos) and had a shaky rep that was hilarious but also my cue that I've reached my max and need to concentrate on form.

http://youtu.be/JtHaGcZnaA4

Jouko Ahola deadlifts

Shion — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:34:50 GMT

An old video that I've seen many times. Some of you may have also, but those who haven't may find it interesting. Not trying to start up controversy about his technique, but rather to appreciate the size of the man's traps and how well suited the Finnish language is to strong lifting.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9V_Pb...A&feature=grec

squat form check 52,5kg

colourhazed — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:21:40 GMT

friend of mine getting started w/ squats

would like some feedback, thanks!

Squat Check Please!

Inhyuk — Thu, 16 May 2013 08:53:16 GMT

Hello.
My name is Inhyuk.
I've been doing SS Program 56 weeks. (In Korea) - Yeah, Mr.Rip, People in korea also buy your great books. And DVD.
Because of minor pains, bad recoveries my LP is not good.
I'm 5'8'', 190lbs. 26 years old.

I'm having hard time to break my wall, (squat 250lbs. dead 320lbs. bench 132lbs.)

Any comment would be really glad on my squat form and any tips for improving my desperate benchpress weights.

Thanks.

And here's my last work out . Squat 238lbs. (108kg)

http://youtu.be/eTpHL9tJ5HQ

Depth check

exter — Wed, 15 May 2013 23:16:15 GMT

THis is a back off set. I think I have some depth issues , but not sure. I was sure these reps were well below parallel , and then I see the vid. I don't know if it's the angle , or I'm actually squatting high , which would suck.

Hipe Drive Confusion

1988 — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:22:48 GMT

Here's a video of Candito talking about hip drive difference between his theory and Mark's... he raises some good points, does anyone have any comment on this video?

Thanks

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GynDZgEB1U0