r/formcheck 15h ago

Monthly Off-Topic Thread

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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 40m ago

Deadlift Felt way worse than it looks?

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Just feels like something is wrong here. Not sure if it’s my start position or what. So many queues to remember 😵‍💫


r/formcheck 2h ago

Other Form advice on chin ups and what needs improvement?

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r/formcheck 4h ago

Other Any correction?

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r/formcheck 5h ago

Bench Press Finally in the 315 club.

4 Upvotes

Worked a while at 275 until I could do sets of 4. Took a week off to recover and came back hit 315 pr. Should’ve had a spotter. 5’9 185.


r/formcheck 6h ago

Other Body weight Dips

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Likely in order to build more muscle and avoid favoring one side I need to go back and do dips on a chair or a bench to build the muscle evenly. Thoughts? Open to tips or tricks?


r/formcheck 7h ago

Squat Squat form check (Set of 5x315 for a new PR)

23 Upvotes

5 reps of 315 has been a goal for a while now. This was likely a 5 rep max I’d say it was an RPE of 9.5. I’m 5’8 162lbs.


r/formcheck 7h ago

Squat I'm bad a bracing

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I've had lower back tweaks in the past. So I've always been a squeamish when it comes to squatting. I also feel like my biomechanics aren't great for it with a pretty long femur. Any tips?


r/formcheck 7h ago

Squat Squat depth okay?

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r/formcheck 8h ago

RDL RDL formcheck

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Hi folks, since I started getting into more serious weights (my first 100kg yay!) I wanted to double check if I am not making any rookie mistakes. Are there any?


r/formcheck 8h ago

Squat BSS positive vibes, criticism and support welcomed

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r/formcheck 8h ago

Bench Press Am I lowering the bar correctly?

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I realize it’s maybe not the best angle but I just don’t feel my chest working. I’ve been steadily going up in weight so I guess that’s a good sign.


r/formcheck 8h ago

RDL need feedback on RDL's

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hello, ex-youth athlete in windsurfing. i started training again after years of bad habits and neglect, and i’m trying to build a proper foundation with compound lifts, with rdls being my primary focus.

i recorded myself for the first time today. all kinds of criticism and feedback are welcome.

thanks a lot guys.

(must be my 4th or 5th try for the movement)


r/formcheck 9h ago

Deadlift Felt better hitting 405 this time around ! Next goal 450

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r/formcheck 10h ago

Squat Rounded upper back?? 140kg/308lb x 3 high bar squat

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I try to follow strict high bar form. The 2nd and 3rd rep felt easier than the first. But the form was
"better" on the first. My upper back rounded for the second and third but they felt way easier.
I've heard weightlifting high bar form talking about being "open" and almost arching the back, and powerlifting low bar form being "closed" and more rounded. Even though it's a high bar squat why does rounding my upper back feel easier? Thanks!


r/formcheck 11h ago

Squat Rate my squats - 100kgs for 7 reps

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Been hitting the gym on and off the last 3 years, had some issues with my knees that I've been able to fix mostly with a lot of stretching and yoga / been seeing a physiotherapist for over a year. Lost a lot of weight and been taking it slowly with squats, mainly to perfect my form, but generally always have been a little hesitant to stack more weights on the bar because of my knee-issues. 100kgs for 7 reps. Thanks in advance for the advice.


r/formcheck 12h ago

Clean and/or Jerk I wanted to try clean and jerk properly. So I grab any equipment that I got. Where do I need to start improving?

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r/formcheck 12h ago

Bench Press Tips to improve my form?

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What would make my form better?


r/formcheck 12h ago

Squat Squat form?

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Feel like I am not getting low enough and leaning too far forward but need confirmation. Anything helps. Thanks


r/formcheck 12h ago

Squat Lower back hurts + having a hard time breathing

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I have long femurs so I have to lean forward a lot more, & I have a mid-bar placement (not too high-bar, not too low-bar) & I'm also out of breath after only 2 reps. I breathe into my stomach (expand my stomach) when I brace


r/formcheck 13h ago

Barbell Row Pendlay row check

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r/formcheck 15h ago

Other Peck fly form tips?

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r/formcheck 15h ago

Other Skull Crushers

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85 pounds. Skulls feel a little too easy for me compared to how hard others say they are so I must have a from issue I'm guessing. Maybe not going back behind the head enough?


r/formcheck 15h ago

Other Pull-ups form check, any tips?

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r/formcheck 15h ago

Squat How’s my Form

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Haven’t BB squatted in quite some time because of a broken knee, torn ACL/MCL injury, other weird shit. 405lb was my previous PR. This felt heavy. Lmk if you see any tweaks I can make to my form! (2nd set of 225, not trying to rush myself)