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Having seen the video it isnt bad.

However I always find a useful que is to concentrate on 'spreading the floor' whilst coming up. This helps more than anything else to keep my knees out.

I always use gym visit. Hasnt let me down yet.

http://www.gymvisit.com

Very concise summary. Pretty much spot on.

Pretty much this

I lifted in the 5'8s last year but this year I think i might cut down and go for the 5'6s.

I had this problem when I started. What I would do is;

1- Use straps on your heavier sets so it doesnt impede your deadlift progress

2- Do a lot of grip work ...

2 seems to be the perfect amount for me. Gives you a good six months between to focus on getting stronger.

I think your coach was talking about engaging the glutes at the bottom of the squat. This can be done by focusing on pulling your hips forward while coming out of the hole.

Squats look fine.

On the bench I would try to get your feet flat for more leg drive.

This

Box squat is currently really helping me get the emphasis right in my drive out of the hole.

When in doubt, use both.

I train in my slippers as well. I think you should mostly try to train in the same conditions you compete. They are great as well.

I do this, i hate that moment when you wake up and realise you have actually been staring at someone.

Deadlift slippers

I eat a bag of sweats, mostly friuit pastels but occasionally i mix it up and throw in some fruit gums.

I do squat high bar, i'll give the front squats a try. The problem does manifest itself as a slight forward movement so it could be an issue with thoracic extension. I just feel the tightness in my...

Cheers, will try.



Nice one mate, just to confirm are barbell walks exactly what they sound like?



I do plenty of rowing, as i say my upper back is resonably strong. I was thinking of...

Hi guys

My upper back keeps exhausting on squats, its the one thing that goes first everytime.

I train it enough and its quite strong explosivly, just wondered if there are any support...

Moving the log here
http://www.sugdenbarbell.co.uk/forum/Blood,-sweat-and-heavy-metal-log-13680/2#734503

That seems to be the way of things. There arent as many meets as i was expecting when i first picked up the sport.
Personally i am off for GBPF regional in May and then got an 8 month break before...