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Here are several general recommendations when posting questions to the technique forum. I have interspersed some of TomC's comments from the other...
Many of the videos that get posted here are needlessly difficult to watch. You can make things easier for those silly enough to waste their time...
Among other things, what do you think about my upper back? Thanks, Michael
I've been experimenting with the depth when squatting, since I noticed that I lost a lot of the hamstring tension when going too low. Anyway, just...
This was an AMRAP set on 5/3/1 day. 5 reps at 275, bw ~ 155. Somehow all my weight ended up on my left leg on the 2nd rep. I was definitely fighting...
Dead-lift check 315x5x1. I'm not sure if my back is staying straight enough, I'm pretty sure it didn't on the 5th rep, but admittedly I was very...
I've posted about my squat previously. In short: I've experienced lower back soreness which I'm trying to eliminate. Now it's time to work on my...
I'd like to get some thoughts on my power clean form: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyTANUfH_mo The video shows a single at 250, a miss at 255...
I did squats again today and focused on trying to keep my knees out. Let me know what you think. It's not the best angle but the place where I...
Press is my demon. Today was volume day and for the fuck of me I can't get the snap of the hips. I'd appreciate some comments again. I have...
This was 3x5 at 145 today. I'm about 3 weeks in to SS. Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks. http://youtu.be/CX609QVHYog Thanks! ...
ive been lifting for 4 years now, and still can't do a proper deadlift. I have squatted 375 before, but my back bends in half at 295 deadlift. Just...
I've been diagnosed with CAM FAI and have had surgery to fix my torn labrum. I've been a classic case of a guy who overextended his way through every...
Hello! Please critique my form. I personally think the squat is passable, but the deadlift not so much. Im having serious problems with my...
Hi all! First time poster here. I've been having a lot of trouble with front squats; I'll try to keep my back locked straight, but as I proceed down...
I tried using different cues today: first tightening my legs, then squeezing my glutes, and finally my abs. Newest attempt (115kg/250lbs): ...
Hi guys, So i'm on the 3rd week of TM(145KG here), this time trying to do it with my head down(i've been squatting in front of a mirror for 2...
http://youtu.be/9Un3U6H8CzU This is my first time squatting since a minor injury to my patellar tendon. this is the weight I hurt it at. No pain...
Squat for check for a 2nd set of 3x5x195. I have my own ideas about what's wrong with my squat, but I'll keep them to myself until I hear what...
Hi, If any of you guys have some time to comment on my form, that(d be nice :) Squat : I stubbornly went up to 115kg (253lbs) by sacrificing...
I'm about 1 month in and just wondering if my form is right now that I'm starting to lift some weight. Video is pretty shit but if you can see what...
Hi, after that thread: http://startingstrength.com/resources/forum/showthread.php?t=39383&p=662347#post662347 oh and maybe some of you will...
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