ok then. keep your chest up. you're kind of hunching over at the bottom.
this.
it looks like your trying to high bar, so a way to keep your chest up and stay in a good position is to keep your elbows in same position as they are at the start. basically straight down or slightly diagonal
also take a big breath at the top before the decent, hold it throughout the rep. this will help keep your chest up. another thing to keep your chest up is to keep your head looking forward instead of down (i know SS says to look down, but you shouldn't if that makes you drop your chest).
start position looks good. def need to speed up the 2nd pull alot and the whole movement as a whole. be alot more explosive/get aggressive with it. also focus on getting thru the neutral zone and catching the weight in your heels. heres a short thing about neutral zone http://kyle702.wordpress.com/2011/11...-neutral-zone/
Xposted from my log. 2nd time attempting 225x1. Felt easier than last week and this time I did it first trial. I think the rolling of the bar could be prevented if I stood closer to it. I don't do that with my lighter lifts.
Watch this video, then re-watch yours. Your back is quite rounded, you want it flat or slightly arched. Try setting up the way the video shows - bar over midfoot, bend at the waist and grab the bar, bend the knees until the bar touches your shins, squeeze chest up, and pull. Also, try not to have any slack in your arms when you start the pull.
Also look at your hips as you start your lift. They move quite a bit before your shoulders/the bar starts moving up. It is more efficient to have them move at the same time. Either need to not drop your hips as far as you do or keep your back angle the same (will be easier when you tighten up better) from when you start your leg drive.
TFG: From what I could see your DLs look good. May want to find a better spot to video so we can see the whole thing. I'm not a front squatter, but they look good too.
Xposted from my log. 2nd time attempting 225x1. Felt easier than last week and this time I did it first trial. I think the rolling of the bar could be prevented if I stood closer to it. I don't do that with my lighter lifts.
Also xposted from your log for wider dissemination.
I'm not an expert, but here are my thoughts on your DLs. As has been said, it looks like your lower back may not be tight. Same goes for your upper back. As for the rolling of the bar, it looks like you line up a little back from the bar and had to pull it in to get the proper setup. Not a huge issue if that is your style. I have seen some huge #s go up with that type of movement.
I prefer to get your feet closer to the bar from the beginning (slightly off shin) and getting your shins to touch the bar as you setup. Think of the bar being over the knot in your shoes. Tighten your lower back and pinch your shoulders together and back. Keep all that tight as you pull. I find looking up helps with this, as well as thinking chest up. Shoot your hips forward to finish. Looking at your finish it looks like you pinch your shoulders back at the end. It might just be personal preference, but I find it easier to do it from the start than at the end. Also, please look into getting some chucks (or other non-squishy soled shoes) for lifting. It makes a huge difference. Weight looks easy and I think with some form corrections you will be able to pull a lot more. Request a side view on some deads. this gives a good look at back tightness during the pull.
I think I am going to try and spend some more time in this forum. Mostly for 2 reasons. 1 to give back for the help you guys have given me. 2 I find it easier to coach my daughter the more I critque others (more practice checking form). I know I'm not the best at form, but will try to provide input where I can.
start position looks good. def need to speed up the 2nd pull alot and the whole movement as a whole. be alot more explosive/get aggressive with it. also focus on getting thru the neutral zone and catching the weight in your heels. heres a short thing about neutral zone http://kyle702.wordpress.com/2011/11...-neutral-zone/
Note to self - gotta stop ****ing around in slow motion.
Neutral Zone - never heard about it, interesting, need to take a look.
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