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Old 06-20-2007, 01:10 AM
Bobby Digital Bobby Digital is offline
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Default n00b posts workout videos,, gets help?

Title says it all, I took a couple videos of my workout today in hopes that I could get some help with my form. A little background, I've been lifting since about January, I just donked around at first. Recently I bought Starting Strength mainly on the recommendation of this board. I've read through it once and plan to a few more times. I've been following the program for a few weeks although I've been playing with my form a lot so the weight has not always progressed as recommended.

Currently I'm at:

Squat 165 lbs. , Bench 125 lbs., Deadlift 250 lbs. - The three videos.

also Press 80 lbs., Row 100 lbs.

Feel free to rip on my form, crappy weights, 80's gloves, and general goofiness, it can only help. I realize these angles aren't perfect but I'm working with what I have.

First video-

Squat Side View

Unsure of lower back position here, depth, and how far forward my knees are.

Squat Bar Position

Unsure of bar position on my back, does it look correct? Also unsure of left arm position, sometimes that elbow hurts and I think I see why.

Bench One Side View

This made me realize my set-up and bar path sucks pretty hard, hopefully I improved on the second set. I'm bringing the bar too far towards my head on the way up right?

Here is number 2:

Bench Press 2, better?

Here is my deadlift, I thought my form was great on this but after seeing the video I'm not so sure. This was 250 lbs. the most weight I've done yet. I realize the angle is not the best. It seems like I'm not bringing the bar back down correctly, I'll have to re-read that section in Starting Strength.

Deadlift

Thanks for any help.
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