[Form Check] - Squat and Deadlift

[Lee Walmach]

Hey guys,

Hoping to get some feedback here. Everything is feeling good, but still want to get others' opinions.

I'm about 6'6" and 285 lbs, been doing the SS routine for about 5-6 weeks now - have seen great results (in my opinion) and any limitations were due to me being stupid and not eating or sleeping enough (or drinking my milk).

Squat - 135 lbs - Warm up - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TR-LBYK1IUA

Squat - 225 lbs - Working - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUzDXV8UVTw

Deads - 265 lbs - Working - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rR0yw7hTUAk

For the deads I've only got three reps in the video since my gym has the stupid stop sign plates that roll either away from you or into your shins every time you set it down, so I was adjusting for my last few reps when the video ended.

The biggest thing I've had to work on recently has been keeping my knees out on the squats, but definitely looking to see what you guys have to say. I want to stay on track as much as possible.

For reference my starting weights for squats and deads were 135 lbs each.

Let me know if I should include anything else! Cheers guys.

EDIT: Yes, I've noticed my head position on the squats. Damn that mirror.

[jillingworth]

Squat doesn't look too bad. I would turn my toes out a little more (and maybe widen the stance just a bit) which should help with the knee tracking. You may be drifting forward a bit, too - but the knees may fix that.

With the deads, it looks like you're set-up just a little too close to the bar (while not perfect, it is probably better than too far back).

If the mirror is a problem, just turn around.

[Nick D'Agostino]

I agree with the above. For squat stance definitely needs to be a bit wider and toes out more. For deadlifts stay midfoot, don't let your self get back on those heels. Your doing a good job keep it up and post another vid.

[Lee Walmach]

Thanks for the input guys! I really appreciate it. I'll definitely work on my stance for squats and relay your knowledge to my training partner as well.