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    Form Check - Take 2 - Squats, Bench, Deads

    Started training again and this is my 4th week into SS routine. Just need another pair of eyes to check my form. If someone could repost with video links, that would be appreciated.

    Specific concerns:
    Squats - In the video I can see that I'm not keeping my proper curve (lower back) at the bottom of the squat. This is noticeable as the shirt is not wrinkled anymore. I'm not exactly sure how to fix it as I'm trying to keep it for arching as it is.

    youtube.com/watch?v=Oo2Le5-nszU

    Bench - I am tucking my shoulders in and curving my lower back. Form feels fine and I can not see anything that's terribly wrong in the video.

    youtube.com/watch?v=SdoxWpV9kzE

    Deadlift - I'm still working on the form here. It's getting better.

    youtube.com/watch?v=VvM7eLayHoc


    If you have any constructive pointers, I'm all ears.

    Thanks.
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    you're dropping awful fast on bench, the negative is just as important for growth as the actual press. It also seems like you need to try more weight on bench

    Squat didn't look horrible at all to me, of course the squat nazis will probably critique you to hell
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    EDIT:.....up the weight, and keep your heels on the ground.
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    I thought the speed was fine on your bench, but you definitely need to up the weight. You also had a pretty wide grip. Your deadlift form looked pretty good to me, up the weight though. Squats, keep your heels on the ground.
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    Squats- keep your chest up a little more and work on flexibility of your hip flexors.

    Bench press and deadlifts look fine.

    Those weights looked really easy for you as well. Put some more weight on the bar.
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    When you're lowering the weight in the deadlift, I think your knees are bending a little too early and I fear for your kneecaps. I'm a noob, though.
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    Squats: Bending too far forward, could cause some lower back pain under heavier loads

    Bench: Retract those shoulder blades!!! and keep those legs and core tight, you should be breathing hard after bench that's how you know your doin it right. Your whole body should be involved.

    DeadLifts: Look good, but i'm not sure what to say since you weren't anywhere near your max, everyone can easily have good form on low weight.
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    Good stuff. I'll work on my squats and the leaning problem. The weights will definitely go up as well. Thanks for the input, much appreciated.
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