Squat 120KG/264LBS x 5 FORM CHECK

[mike_c]

I am 6"3/191 cm and 107KG/236LBS. I started Starting Strength before but discontinued because of school and because my technique was shabby. I started training seriously, by that I mean doing compound lifts and began SS, around late December. I stopped around February. So I got 5 weeks done. Then I started 6 weeks ago and my lifts are:

Squat - 3 x 5 x 120KG
Deadlift - 1 x 1 x 150KG and 1 x 5 x 140KG
Power Clean - 40KG
Bench Press - 2 x 1 x 60KG and 3 x 5 x 56KG
Press - 3 x 5 x 32KG

I think I have begun stalling on my deadlift since today I just couldn't lift much.

I came here to post my squat form. First of all on the first rep I was trying not to bump into the supports. My head was up (I'll stop squatting in front of mirror) and on the last rep I was doing somewhat of a goodmorning.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHcKc00TbFo&

[Tom Campitelli]

Tough angle for a form check. Please read the sticky. You are correct, you need to keep your chin down. I also suspect that that bar is too low on your back. In general, you need to get tighter. You are letting the bar show you who is boss instead of the other way around. Contract all of your musculature at the top. Hold tight the whole time.

There is no way you are benching 56 kg and pressing 32 kg at your size without an injury or some sort, or a serious misunderstanding of form. You are stronger than that.

[mike_c]

Tough angle for a form check. Please read the sticky. You are correct, you need to keep your chin down. I also suspect that that bar is too low on your back. In general, you need to get tighter. You are letting the bar show you who is boss instead of the other way around. Contract all of your musculature at the top. Hold tight the whole time.

There is no way you are benching 56 kg and pressing 32 kg at your size without an injury or some sort, or a serious misunderstanding of form. You are stronger than that.

No injury at all. I just microload. Pressing movements are difficult for me because of my armspan. I microload and I am so weak but my chest and shoulder have grown since I have done this program. I have been doing rear delt flies with dumbbells to strengthen my rear deltoids. I tried 60kg the other day and only managed 2 sets of 4 reps and then 1 set of 3 reps. I took like 5 minute breaks. I eat plenty and have been working on my sleep. I took this week off. Starting my 7th week today.

[Tom Campitelli]

No injury at all. I just microload. Pressing movements are difficult for me because of my armspan. I microload and I am so weak but my chest and shoulder have grown since I have done this program. I have been doing rear delt flies with dumbbells to strengthen my rear deltoids. I tried 60kg the other day and only managed 2 sets of 4 reps and then 1 set of 3 reps. I took like 5 minute breaks. I eat plenty and have been working on my sleep. I took this week off. Starting my 7th week today.

Keep plugging away. It would be interesting to see a video of your bench.