Squat and Deadlift Form Check

[Luke Cook]

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Just finished first 2 weeks of Starting Strength LP - form check.

Squat - Work Sets = 1 & 3 @ 107.5kg
Deadlift Work Set = 145kg

BW:82kg @ 183cm

Thank you in advance for your comments/critique.

[Jeff Illingworth]

Video seems to be private.

[Luke Cook]

Video seems to be private.

Apologies - have made public now.

[Michael Grantham]

Squats look pretty solid. A couple of minor things: 1) You're going a little deeper than is necessary. You don't go into spinal flexion in order to get there, so it's not really a safety-type issue. However, you can probably move more weight if you cut an inch off of the depth. 2) Straighten out your wrists.

You set up for your deadlifts too close to the bar. Back up an inch. You also don't ever get your back set. Squeeze up with your chest harder than you are now before you pull.

[Luke Cook]

Hi Michael,

Thank you for the instructions. Nice to know I can stay an inch higher in the squat. And I'll focus on "squeeze chest up" for deadlifts on Monday.

Cheers, L

[Jeff Illingworth]

Squats: As Michael said, your wrists are bent. They appear to roll under the bar a bit as you work. Read the thoracic extension and squat grip clarification articles on here. The wrist thing is tied to how your holding the bar. Also, set the hooks at least one, maybe two, notches lower. This will help.

Deads: In addition to Michael's observations, you aren't locking out. Get your hips into extension and "stand up" at the end of the lift. You're staying a little bent at the top.

[Luke Cook]

Hi Jeff,

Much appreciated corrections – will do.

Cheers, L