I used to set up that way. I like this way better.

Guess I'm the only one who thinks syndrom doesn't tighten up his lumbar/abs as hard as he could before each rep?

You just had to go and ruin it for me didn't you soul

another crosspost from log, deadlift checkup

Squats 88.5kg (3 sets):

• http://youtu.be/Hq-Qk1QFg2c
• http://youtu.be/wL_KO_aR9vM
• http://youtu.be/gQ-4t1BjxTo

Deadlifts 56kg:

• http://youtu.be/6nlWN9m4ecE

P.S. I failed at proper embedding. Sorry.

+1

I usually do a couple jumps holding the bar with locked elbows before starting hangs (per SS). This helps cue me to keep my elbows locked until my torso is at least vertical.

Max Reps set of 531 @ 285.

Improvements:

Eyeballs at the ground (fixing my neck position)

Back is flat but it could use more curve.

Lumbar is arched. This seems the major one.

scapulars get weak at the end.

Will start dropping it more on the way down.

Anything i'm missing? This set has left my back feeling bad. I personally don't think my form is that bad that i should be feeling sore but i'm not an expert and i'm very open to be told everything sucks and i should start from the beginning again if it will save me injuries.

they look fine. touch and go is gay but you're not bouncing the reps at least.

if you're going to touch and go, you can't "drop it more". it'll be an ugly, sloppy mess. the eccentric portion of the DL is a good strength builder. more should concentrate on it, imo, even myself. Especially if you're trying to gain size.

thank you kidcolin. i'll stop the touch and gos.

Jay, your back position is good, I definitely don't think you need more lumbar extension.

newb question. Ok, the touch and go was frowned upon. What is proper? Treat each rep as a separate lift? Like wait 5 secs or something?

Do 5 singles rather than a set of 5 if you know what i mean.

I reset my grip between reps on my heavy set a decent amount. If I don't, I can't keep the grip the whole set.

front squats 3rd set of 5x180#:



It is my attempt here to stop before I lose my lumbar, not to maximize depth. I think I'm starting to get a feel for those muscles. Not positive after looking at the vid, though .

Hanging Leg Raises. Am I doing these right?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Erq9txIwD5o

you definitely maintain lumbar extension so thats good. you can definitely go deeper and lose it a little without completely bottoming out/losing tightness. It depends on what your goals are, for example if its to help olympic movements youd want to go ATG.
if just to build strength etc. I would just work on going a just a little deeper without going all the way ATG. Your rack position looks good. A good warmup to do right before is a bunch of supermans/dynamic couch stretch. theres also a bunch of accessory work you can do to build up your spinal erectors which will be beneficial. if you want to pm your email i have a performance menu article about this i can send ya that another H+Fer sent me.

I did PM you my email, AG, thanks!

I just switched to front squats because of some shoulder pain prohibiting me from LBBS. I kind of like them though, might alternate with LBBS once my shoulder gets full ROM back. I plan to gradually get lower, but am more concerned with maintaining lumbar extension. I divebombed some LBBS PRs into lumbar flexion with luckily only minor consequences a couple months ago. Would love to do some Oly lifting sometime, but that's definitely a long ways off.

What about my deadlifts in post #3128

im no DL expert but one thing i noticed it that you look way down the whole time. i think looking neutrally straight ahead or even slightly up can help keep a bigger chest/tighter shoulders/upper back. otherwise i think they look pretty good

When squatting do I really need to put my thumbs on top of the bar? It feels terribly awkward and puts a lot of pressure on my wrists. I think that if I had shorter forearms this wouldn't be a problem but mine may be long compared to most.

Do whatever feels comfortable.

Make sure your hand/palm/wrist is in a straight line with the forearm

Sorry about the lengthy vid, but can I get a quick form check?

Sylar,
Looks like your hips shoot up a little early as you initiate the pull. Set you upper back, (it looks like you are going double overhand) think about bending the bar around your shins and your lats will engage to avoid kyphosis. Keep your chest up on the way down. Overall looks pretty good but can just improve on a few things.

concur

Spammin' this around for some form check.