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Yesterday, 01:33 PM

Pete Troupos started a thread Dallas, TX - Squat Camp - March 13, 2021 in Upcoming Events

The Big D in Big D, Brent Carter, and SSC Jordan Burnett are holding a squat camp in mid-March at Starting Strength Dallas. Date & Location:...

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Yesterday, 01:31 PM

Pete Troupos started a thread Houston, TX - Nutrition Camp - March 13, 2021 in Upcoming Events

SSC Bob Santana, and his luscious, curly, mane, are coming to Houston to help you not be a fat shit or skinny and weak. Date & Location: Saturday...

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Yesterday, 01:26 PM

Pete Troupos replied to a thread Newbie Press form check in Technique

Hey Andrey You almost had the timing on the last rep. Narrow your stance a bit. More like your squat stance. Before you do the hip action, squeeze...

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01-22-2021, 10:14 PM

Pete Troupos replied to a thread Squat Form Check in Technique

Hey Don Need to address the upper back and elbows cranking up. The upper back needs to hold its position while you lean the torso over from the hip....

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01-22-2021, 10:07 PM

Pete Troupos replied to a thread Squat, Press, and Deadlift Form Check in Technique

Hey Marty It's helpful to see the feet too, so if you can back up next time, please do. The core issue is your upper back. Because you feel like...

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01-22-2021, 09:59 PM

Pete Troupos replied to a thread DL form check 115kg in Technique

Back up from the bar a hair and set up on midfoot. Your shins are almost vertical and you're pulling from your heels. Pull in shoes so you have a...

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01-13-2021, 08:59 PM

Pete Troupos replied to a thread Squat check with c-section scar pain and incontinence in Technique

Hey Max ;) You could narrow your stance a little and turn the left toe out. Does it bother you when you're not wearing a belt? Have you tried the...

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01-13-2021, 08:55 PM

Pete Troupos replied to a thread Deadlift form Question and Video in Technique

Hey Romo Narrow your stance so your feet are under your hips. Then get your shins on the bar before you start trying to set your back. Steps are a...

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01-13-2021, 01:00 AM

Pete Troupos replied to a thread Power Clean & Squat Form Check in Technique

It's in the sticky to read before posting. No barefoot.

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01-12-2021, 10:36 AM

Pete Troupos replied to a thread Power Clean & Squat Form Check in Technique

Unless you're lifting naked, un-age restrict your videos and just make them unlisted so they don't show up like this. If you are lifting naked,...

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01-11-2021, 02:17 PM

Pete Troupos started a thread Houston, TX - Coaching Development - Power Clean - March 6, 2021 in Upcoming Events

SSC Josh Wells is hosting a coaching development camp at SS Houston, covering how to coach the power clean. Date & Location: Saturday, March 6,...

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01-11-2021, 02:15 PM

Pete Troupos started a thread Tampa, FL - Squat & Deadlift Camp - March 6, 2021 in Upcoming Events

I'm holding a two lift camp at Crossfit South Tampa at the beginning of March. Date & Location: Saturday, March 6, 2021 12:00pm – 6pm South...

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01-10-2021, 06:05 PM

Pete Troupos replied to a thread SQUAT form check. Knee slide is back in Technique

You can post in here or start a new thread if it's been a while. Just link to the original thread for reference.

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01-09-2021, 12:13 AM

Pete Troupos replied to a thread SQUAT form check. Knee slide is back in Technique

Hey Myles Set 1 is filmed correctly. 2 and 3 aren't as helpful. Rear 45 for squats initially. Your issue is your upper back. See how your elbows...

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01-03-2021, 03:11 PM

Pete Troupos replied to a thread Orlando, FL - Squat & Deadlift Training Camp - Nov. 7, 2020 in Upcoming Events

Hey. It's not my facility, but I've thought about it. I don't have access to an adjustable rack, but may be able to rent one.

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01-02-2021, 10:29 PM

Pete Troupos replied to a thread Squat form check in Technique

Make sure you link the previous form check thread from the forum so we can see the feedback you got previously. Or you can just add to the old post...

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01-02-2021, 10:27 PM

Pete Troupos replied to a thread Bench Form Check in Technique

Guessing the chains are subbing for 1.25 plates? See if you can wrap em up more so there's no chance of them swinging around. Bench looks pretty...

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01-02-2021, 10:23 PM

Pete Troupos replied to a thread double lay back press check in Technique

See if you can get your arms tighter to your body on the setup for each rep. Squeeze your arms pits and mash your triceps against your lats.

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12-27-2020, 12:06 PM

Pete Troupos replied to a thread Squat From Check in Technique

I'd invest in some weightlifting shoes.

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12-26-2020, 11:58 PM

Pete Troupos replied to a thread Press with an EZ curl bar? in Technique

Shortest I've seen with olympic collars is 5 feet. When I have a ceiling issue with clients, one alternative is to set the bench up in the rack and...

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12-26-2020, 11:49 PM

Pete Troupos replied to a thread Squat From Check in Technique

Hey Oz. Depth is fine, but you're not leaning over at all. You're trying to do high bar squats with the bar in the low-bar position. As soon as you...

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12-26-2020, 11:45 PM

Pete Troupos replied to a thread Press form check please in Technique

These are ok strict presses. Your grip may be a little wide, but I can't be sure from this angle. You need to get the wrists less bent backward so...

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