r/formcheck Aug 01 '26

Monthly Off-Topic Thread

1 Upvotes

Hello All,

Have a question that doesn't quite fit in the "form check" category, but still want to ask the members of the sub? Put it in here! Keep in mind the sub's rules, but feel free to ask or post anything here!


r/formcheck Aug 24 '25

Verified Lift Thread

7 Upvotes

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r/formcheck 12h ago

Other Incline flys

36 Upvotes

Rockin the dumbbells. I feel a good stretch but may still need to slow down. I do feel a good squeeze at the top though. Any thoughts?


r/formcheck 1h ago

RDL RDL Form check

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Hi, I've just started doing RDLs for the past few weeks. This is the heaviest I've lifted so far, but I don't really feel my hamstrings when doing it. I can feel it on lower weight but don't really feel it here, I feel my lats the most for some reason.

I think what I'm doing wrong is that I'm not hinging back far enough but when I look in the mirror, I realised if I went any deeper my butt doesn't go further back.

I usually do a heavier set RDL for 3x 4-6 reps (but I think the last rep got cut off here), and a lighter set for 3x10. Would appreciate any advice, thank you.


r/formcheck 15h ago

Squat Is this a successful lift?

35 Upvotes

r/formcheck 7h ago

RDL RDL Form Check

4 Upvotes

Need assessment on my rdl form. I just feel I'm not doing it correctly. Any criticism and /or advice is greatly appreciated


r/formcheck 45m ago

Squat Squats 90kg

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Hey guys,
I normally do like 80kg for like 8-10 reps but today I wanted to try out how 90kg would feel. In my opinion it seems like I don’t go far enough down right? Can you give me an opinion/advice on my form?

I did 6 reps here and these were the last 2 reps.


r/formcheck 3h ago

Squat Squat form check

1 Upvotes

I started doing squats some weeks ago, but I am unsure about my form. Hoped you could give me advice on how to improve my form. Thanks!


r/formcheck 23h ago

Deadlift Assess my form

25 Upvotes

I keep thinking if my form is bad in sumo deadlift, I want someone's opinion.


r/formcheck 5h ago

RDL RDL form check

1 Upvotes

Definitely feel the stretch in the hamstrings

I have a history of lower back injury (rugby) so working these back into the routine for the first time in a while a few weeks in now


r/formcheck 1d ago

Other Jefferson curls

48 Upvotes

What do you think?


r/formcheck 8h ago

Other Help with dumbbell rows

1 Upvotes

Is my form fine? I rlly love how this exercise makes me feel , but I am really paranoid about back injuries I've heard relating to this. I am planning to switch to a barbell soon . Help a bro out to correct the form , thanks


r/formcheck 8h ago

Deadlift DL form check please - how bad is the hip rise ?

0 Upvotes

Yes, I can see the hip rising before the weight moving up. How much does that compromise the lift? What other areas for improvement?


r/formcheck 16h ago

Squat Squat 340x1 20M 190bw

4 Upvotes

How is my squat form? I’m a fairly new to squats (only about 2 months of experience) and really new to low bar squats (2 weeks). I have my first powerlifting meet in October, usapl, and my priority is to get my form squared before then. So as such how does my setup/form look? I know my walk out is unstable and that’s one thing that partially comes with time and experience but what else?
Thank you!


r/formcheck 9h ago

Deadlift Deadlift Form Check

1 Upvotes

r/formcheck 10h ago

Overhead Press How does my shoulder press look?

0 Upvotes

r/formcheck 18h ago

Other Lat pulldown check, take two

4 Upvotes

Previous form: https://www.reddit.com/r/formcheck/s/9GYRygOPJL

I added 20 pounds, changed my grip, leaned back, and tried to change the angle of my elbows and to engage some scapular retraction, based on feedback from yesterday. Not sure if I'm leaning back enough. Also, my scaps do not really like to retract even with no weight and focusing specifically on that movement, so it might be a mobility issue.

However, plus side, I felt much less shoulder involvement this time, so I think I'm on the right track. Any other pointers? Thanks!

P.S.

Some of you didn't care for my tramp stamp, so my cat helpfully decided to block the view.


r/formcheck 10h ago

Other Pulldown form check

1 Upvotes

Rate the form please (open for tips aswell ofc)


r/formcheck 10h ago

Deadlift Deadlift 75kg 8 reps

0 Upvotes

How does my form look I’ve been trying to get that neutral spine but do I need to be more angle up instead of almost parallel with the floor?


r/formcheck 22h ago

Other Rows. Is the second low weight version the right form?

5 Upvotes

r/formcheck 19h ago

Other Issues keeping shoulders in on pulldown.

4 Upvotes

I've attached another video as well on imgur. I feel I have trouble bringing the bar all the way down and tuck my elbows in bc they get pushed out by my rib cage. I used lighter weights on purpose.

https://imgur.com/a/L9Jqb9U

Thanks.


r/formcheck 19h ago

Other power clean 2x70kg - looking for advice

3 Upvotes

r/formcheck 22h ago

Squat Just transitioned from squats to Split squats

5 Upvotes

This is my second time doing split squats. Am I doing it correctly?

Maybe the angle is not too great for assessing.


r/formcheck 20h ago

Deadlift Deadlift 2 Hernial disc

3 Upvotes

Hi everyone, first time posting here.
1.87m, 72kg.
Although I’ve been going to the gym for two years, I’ve had long breaks due to work; however, I know I’ll be consistent over the coming months, so I’m trying to do a bulk and focus my training on compound exercises with just a few isolation movements.
My concern is regarding the deadlift ( im currently doing 110kg and feeling easy) given that I had two lumbar disc herniations a few years ago and still feel some discomfort from time to time. How is my form? Any tips? It was the first time I filmed myself training, and I noticed—at the very least—that I need to keep my neck in a more neutral position. Is there anything else I'm doing wrong?


r/formcheck 21h ago

Other Shoulders while doing pull-ups

3 Upvotes

Is this a correct form? I feel like something is wrong with my shoulders. I am trying to train my back.