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« on: October 19, 2011, 05:40:08 PM » |
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I wasn't goingt to start a new topic but I wasn't getting any responses. On my bench I AM LOCKING OUT I know it doesn't look it but its the angle. And on my squat video I put audio over it because the camera was making strange sounds.
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amatella
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« Reply #1 on: October 19, 2011, 06:49:02 PM » |
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Bench Looked pretty good to me, but hell im posting form checks on here so you may need to listen to some others. You did (with the arching of the back and stuff) what I didnt / WILL DO on my next workout.
Squat: try to keep the pressure on your foot, not your toes, I noticed you were starting to get on tip toes afte the third rep, think this is bad for balance. But you are going deep enough. much better than the last one imo. keep it up
btw, kinda off topic, but how do you like working out at home? did you get your equipment used? is it really expensive?
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+++True champions are made when NO ONES watching+++
Goals for November 2011:
Squat: 265 1 rm *success 2/6/11* New goal 285 1 rm
Deadlift: 405 1 rm, Current 300 x 5
Bench: 195 1 rm *2//9/11 New Current 1 rm = 200 New Goal = 225
Overhead Press: 135 1 rm
Row: 175 x 5 (strict)
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Davebrown1
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« Reply #2 on: October 20, 2011, 11:48:58 AM » |
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Bench Looked pretty good to me, but hell im posting form checks on here so you may need to listen to some others. You did (with the arching of the back and stuff) what I didnt / WILL DO on my next workout.
Squat: try to keep the pressure on your foot, not your toes, I noticed you were starting to get on tip toes afte the third rep, think this is bad for balance. But you are going deep enough. much better than the last one imo. keep it up
btw, kinda off topic, but how do you like working out at home? did you get your equipment used? is it really expensive?
Thanks for the tips and I love working out at home. When I had a gym membership I never went. Now that I have a gym in my basement I never miss a workout and as for the cost I know it looks like I have alot of stuff but I haven't spent more than 300$ yet. Look on craigslist, garage sales etc.. |
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LittleFinn
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« Reply #3 on: October 20, 2011, 12:27:37 PM » |
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I can confirm that you're shifting forward when approaching the bottom of the squat. Sit back more.
Bench seems to lack overall tightness.
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Davebrown1
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« Reply #4 on: October 20, 2011, 12:59:46 PM » |
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I can confirm that you're shifting forward when approaching the bottom of the squat. Sit back more.
Bench seems to lack overall tightness.
I was alot tighter with my other set but the camera died before I could film |
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Davebrown1
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« Reply #5 on: October 20, 2011, 01:10:51 PM » |
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Anything else you guys think I need to work on.
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Hooloovoo
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« Reply #6 on: October 20, 2011, 02:30:04 PM » |
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Bench: it looks like you were holding your breath; don't! As someone already said, you need your whole body to be tense, the more tension you have the better. Keep your feet planted in the ground, glutes tight, core flexed, and try to simultaneously rip the bar in half and bend it away from you. This will engage your lats and triceps optimally. Looks like your shoulder blades are pinched together throughout the lift - that's good. Keep the bar moving in a straight line with good form every rep!
~Hoo
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Goals by graduation:
Deadlift 350 or 315x3
Squat 300 theoretical-1RM
Bench 200+
Press 115 for reps (if my shoulder heals)
Overall: 850 PL total
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Get Big
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« Reply #7 on: October 20, 2011, 02:32:35 PM » |
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Bench: it looks like you were holding your breath; don't!
~Hoo
What? Where did you hear that? |
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Davebrown1
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« Reply #8 on: October 20, 2011, 02:50:01 PM » |
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I'm confused when I was on elitefts I heard everyone saying you should hold your breath to maintain inner abdominal pressure which helps avoid injury's and increase power.
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King Neptune
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« Reply #9 on: October 20, 2011, 03:35:48 PM » |
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I'm confused when I was on elitefts I heard everyone saying you should hold your breath to maintain inner abdominal pressure which helps avoid injury's and increase power.
Yes, hold your breath. You don't have to try holding it for your whole set, though. Just hold it until you pass the sticking point. You need more tightness.Don't forget to post that set of pushups, it would be helpful. You can't squat this low yet. Just work on your technique with less weight, or limit your range of motion. I mean only go as low as you can without losing tension in the hole. |
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Hooloovoo
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« Reply #10 on: October 20, 2011, 04:06:10 PM » |
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The whole holding breath issue:
Scooby is completely against holding your breath while lifting, but then again it may be different for powerlifting than for higher rep bodybuilding.
On a more anecdotal note, whenever I hold my breath, I feel light-headed and get a headache after the set is complete. Plus I seem to be able to lift more weight when I breath out hard (tightens core). This is just from my own experience, so maybe it's not like that with everyone. Apologies for any confusion.
~Hoo
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Goals by graduation:
Deadlift 350 or 315x3
Squat 300 theoretical-1RM
Bench 200+
Press 115 for reps (if my shoulder heals)
Overall: 850 PL total
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Davebrown1
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« Reply #11 on: October 20, 2011, 05:23:13 PM » |
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I'm confused when I was on elitefts I heard everyone saying you should hold your breath to maintain inner abdominal pressure which helps avoid injury's and increase power.
Yes, hold your breath. You don't have to try holding it for your whole set, though. Just hold it until you pass the sticking point. You need more tightness.Don't forget to post that set of pushups, it would be helpful. You can't squat this low yet. Just work on your technique with less weight, or limit your range of motion. I mean only go as low as you can without losing tension in the hole. Here's my video. I know the angle sucks and I barely did any but I haven't worked on any endurance in 7 months. Think I'm going to add pushup 1's a week.
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King Neptune
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« Reply #12 on: October 21, 2011, 02:21:52 AM » |
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Alright, cheers! Your pushup technique is rather good. That's useful for correct benching. However, you need to lock out these pushups  Also, try to row yourself on the way down, actively, that is, get ROM on the way down by drawing your shoulder blades together. That will engage your upper back. What it feels like should be useful for your benching technique. I suggest you practice that a lot more frequently than once a week. You don't need to go to fatigue for these purposes. Stop immediately when the pushups get more strenuous - I'm guessing around rep number 10. Hth. Now, I know this might sound confusing, but when you get this down, start adding even more ROM after lockout, by spreading the shoulders blades appart. This will be good for general shoulder health. Everyone should always have pushups in their program. This is something that you should avoid at all costs on the bench press, to avoid losing your tightness. But, it can, and should be done on pushups. |
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