Haven't ever had a trainer per se. Just some tips from here and there. That's why i turn to You, dear HnF. Check out my DL form and give feedback please.

Age: 25
Height: 175cm or 5' 9"
Weight: 77kg or 170lbs

I start by setting my feet apart almost as my shoulder width, a bit less. The bar standing over the straps of my shoes and rest you can figure out from the video.

This is the last set of 4 sets, weight 105kg or 231lbs.

are you locking your knees

If you're going for a romanian/SLDL hybrid yes it's fine.

Both of you please elaborate your question further a bit. Locking my knees - as in when i stand up? I think so. I stand up fully but i don't lean back with the bar in my hands. Should i be leaning back a bit? Seems like overdoing it as my lower back gets enough strain after the sets.

Googling romanian DL and whatever the SLDL acronym stands for.

@HyphyIll - i guess so. I'd rather put the bar down and reset my position, i don't like swinging it. If i do it alright, i'll keep doing it.

This post was edited by SnoopieIX on Jul 19 2016 09:32am

Looks extremely uncomfortable

Kinda seems like ur trying too hard to keep your back safe by arching it hard and keeping it stiff

instead, try squeezing your core as hard as you can, and then worry about keeping your back straight

youl find that a neutral back with a braced core is a lot stronger than a stiff and arched lower back


edit: its also too light to see any form break down

I also recommend wearing a flat shoe, or just your socks. Much better than running shoes, those will tilt you forwards, you wanna go backwards

This post was edited by RyanDyerProtein on Jul 19 2016 09:41am

That's what i was afraid to hear. I am really flexible, including my back - it arches so easily. That right there felt neutral to me. I guess i could record my lifts and try going a bit more neutral and concentrate more on the core.



Thanks for the tip. Will be lifting without shoes in the future. Does that recommendation apply to squatting? Hamstrings also flexible as hell - so i don't need the tilt from shoes.

Also - when squatting, should i be doing full squats? As in going as low as i can? That's what i'm doing right now. So far no problems.

This post was edited by SnoopieIX on Jul 19 2016 09:51am

Ya ur back is like this ) and youl see most 'good' deadlifters are like this (, conventional at least

Thats exagerated but u get what i mean

And yes, no runners for squats or deadlifts, you need to be oushing through your entire foot and the runners will try to roll you forward onto your toes, plus they are cushioned and absorb some emergy transfer between you and the floor

I would squat as deep as you can while maintaining good form, what usually happens when people go low is their lower back rounds and butt dips (aka butt wink)

This post was edited by RyanDyerProtein on Jul 19 2016 10:16am

strunk lad

You never want to lock your knees because it restricts blood flow to your legs/cause discomfort and possibly injury over time. Try keeping them slightly bent