How is my squat/deadlift form?

[Hammerofthor]

Hows my form GaGers? Deadlift i definitely need to work a lot more on.

These are both the end of 4x5 sets.

Very good

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[Anonymous]

Control your descent on the squats, and don't bounce out of the bottom. You'll blow your knees. Also, rack the barbell lower. It seems like you are off balance getting it off the rack, probably because you're going too high.

With your deadlift, there's too much back movement -- it looks like you're trying to pull actively with your arms. Drive the movement with your hips and reach full extension. You aren't locking out.

[Hammerofthor]

Wow. Thats some good advice. On the deadlifts i feel my hips were too high at the start. On the squat, you need to bounce when going atg.

[Hammerofthor]

How in the fuck did you know all that?

[Opinion Owner]

Just a lot of study, overcoming injuries, etc.

I understand you feel the need to bounce when going atg, but don't. You will eventually wreck your knees. It isn't a matter of if. If you're going atg, then lower the weight you're squatting so you can do it safely.

Also, you aren't going atg in that video. You're only doing a half squat. A true full squat will have your calves and hamstrings fully pressed together.

For the deadlifts, you can place the bar on a raised surface so it's appropriate for your height.

[Hammerofthor]

Uhh wait what?

[Hammerofthor]

For a second i thought you knew what you were talking about lol.

[Hammerofthor]

And you drive with your legs and lockout with your hips by the way.

[Opinion Owner]

You don't know the difference between a full and half squat? You aren't going through the full range of motion. You can descend further into the movement. And bouncing will mess up your legs. It's that simple.

As for the deadlift, if you're too tall and your hips aren't in a good position for the movement, using a platform for the bar can position the barbell properly for your body.

I don't understand what you find controversial about this.

[Hammerofthor]

The fact you called my bellow parallel a half squat. And you dont know anything about hip flexor.

[Hammerofthor]

You also drive with your legs on the deadlift. I need to lower my hips and thats obvious to see. Thats why i was bending forward on the lockout. Very easy fix.

[Opinion Owner]

You broke parallel. But you didn't do a full squat. You can descend further. Seriously, look up Olympic power lifters doing squats, or lookup bodyweight full squats.

As for the deadlift, yeah, you can lower your hips more... But if you are still too high, raising the level of where the bar rests may be needed. This isn't exactly an unheard of suggestion.

[Hammerofthor]

www.bodybuilding.com/.../barbell-full-squat

I went lower than that guy. And my bounce was better. You clearly dont know what you're talking about. Pause the video and notice that my hammies are touching my calfs. If i went any lower (which i can) itd be a waste of energy.

[Hammerofthor]

Id also be rounding my lower back (butt wink)

[starliteyes]

I dunno but you look pretty decent doing it ;)

I can be so pervy lol

[Hammerofthor]

Thats not pervy at all. you're hot im flattered.

[Truthatanycost]

All girls your age are pervy, at least you are honest about it. The older ones just hide it better.

[Ephemera1]

Looks like you're pushing yourself too hard. Seemed as if you were struggling a bit with the squats, bouncing back up to quickly. You're going to injure your knees like that.

Don't have much experience with the dead lift but from what I see and guess, looks like you're gonna hurt your back. From what I've seen at my gym you're supposed to straighten your back when lifting.

[Hammerofthor]

My lower back isn't rounded. My hips were to high. How much do you squat?

[Ephemera1]

Depends on the day but comfortably 150, without struggling 185 max. I can't squat big numbers, not trying to get injured again either. You probably weigh less and squat more.

[Hammerofthor]

I dont like you saying injury. Its bound to happen, so dont place that bad juju on me.

[Hammerofthor]

by the way you can get injured squarting the bar.

[Ephemera1]

If you push yourself too hard yeah it'll happen pretty soon.

[Hammerofthor]

Well i got the heart of a champion. Ill take that risk.

[Chico_brah]

Not that much weight but your form is spot on with your squats. Your deadlift looks pretty good but your ass could go a little lower. Looks like you're activating your spinal erector too much and should be utilizing your hips more. That's a fast ticket to snap city.

[Hammerofthor]

My back is neutral during the entire movement. I need to tuck my chin and lower my glutes just a little. The fuck u lift?

[Chico_brah]

It looks like you're activating your spinal erector as you are coming up. Then as you are coming down you are putting pressure on it again in attempt to smoothen out the whole movement instead of jerking around. At about 0:31. Yeah lol I've been training in bodybuilding for almost five years now. You don't have to take my advice. Just figured you asked, so I answered.

[Hammerofthor]

Well i dont take advice from just anyone. My back is neutral buddy. Bar moves in a very straight path too except the last 2 reps. That was the last set of 4, and after squats. My lower back was fatigued by this point so locking out and having perfect form is difficult. I've already gotten okays from very heavy lifters that my form is good. But obviously to keep working on it.

I know the basics, and i dont find your advice very helpful.

[Hammerofthor]

Specifically the snap city part. I dont need fear installed in the back of my head unless you dead some serious weight.

[Chico_brah]

You got advice from very heavy/serious lifters so then you come on GAG to get the A-Okay? A community that doesn't even really lift? I just don't understand the point in asking this question if you are going to retract literally any advice given to you. I think your question is more appropriate on a powerlifting or bodybuilding forums if you don't take advice 'from just anyone' Literally no one else on GAG despite me and a handful of couple people actually lift and have a physique. But I'm not a power lifter boyo.. just a bodybuilder. You could probabaly get better advice from a power lifter if those are your goals. Best of luck with your goals.

[Hammerofthor]

I did post it on there. Im on here for the lulz

[Hammerofthor]

I know to squeeze my glutes you can clearly see me doing it in the first two reps.

[maiez]

I suggest breaking at your hips first, stick out your butt. You are bending at your knees first, but if you sit back first it should improve your form

[Hammerofthor]

And what would that look like?

[Hammerofthor]

Where exactly do i bend at the knees firsr?

[Hammerofthor]

I watched the video. Not once did i break at my knees first.

[maiez]

Ok yeah you are right, everything looks good however I would stick your butt out just a little more. As for the DL you can go down a little lower to get more ROM

[GoldCobra]

Deadlift is fine. Squat is okay but it could be better. Try and keep the bar moving upwards in a completely straight line. Make sure you're flexing your glutes too while you squat!

[Hammerofthor]

I just noticed that to. Its in a straight line until the finishing/start up point tho...

[Hammerofthor]

My back is neutral throughout the movement. I just re checked with layne nortons video and those are good reps

[Rohan2]

Squueze your glutes at the top of those deadlifts
Squat form is pretty solid too

keep it up!

[Hammerofthor]

Back was sore. It was the last rep

[Hammerofthor]

Set.

[Rohan2]

Ok wel squueze them anyway, at the top of the deadlift you need to flex your glutes to push your pelvis forward

[Hammerofthor]

First two-three reps were fine. How much u deadlift?

[Rohan2]

Before I got into a car accident I was dead lifting 275lbs for 5X5
Now I am working my way back. Currently I am dead lifting 225 3X6
I should be back to normal in probably a a month and half

[Hammerofthor]

Thats not a lot at all. Post a video. Lets see your form.

[Rohan2]

I never said it was a lot...
I dont have film of myself lifting weights

[archiz]

that s not my domain
either way keep it up

[Hammerofthor]

Do u even lift bruh

[archiz]

really light weights
but mainly cardio

[Hammerofthor]

Im just messin with u mang.

[archiz]

I know lol

[Puppylove94]

It's not you again is it? Lmao

[Hammerofthor]

Hey sweet cheeks.

[reixun]

It looks solid, I don't know anything about form.

[Hammerofthor]

How about my biceps? Looking juicy right?

[reixun]

It IS you lmaoo HulkSmash how you been?

[Hammerofthor]

Lol! Really good. Im feeling really good. Thanks for asking. I hope all is well with u.

[Hammerofthor]

Hbu?

[reixun]

I'm gucci, it's all good. Why do you always delete then make a new account?

[Hammerofthor]

I get bored i guess. So im looking good right? Im 2 weeks into my cut. I've lost 4 pounds and I've even gotten stronger

[Touchmehxx]

I rock them joggers better than u

[Hammerofthor]

I sure hope so.

[Hammerofthor]

You dont have arms and legs like me tho. You see how huge they are?

[Touchmehxx]

Yea but I don't want arms and legs like that so I'm all good

[Hammerofthor]

True. I can tell you're really hot. Its easy for me tk guess these kind of things.

[Touchmehxx]

Whatever u say..

[Hammerofthor]

Hey im being cool. you're alright im my book

[Autumn-Bunny]

Your back?

[Hammerofthor]

you're back?

[Autumn-Bunny]

Yeah... I'm back😛

[Hammerofthor]

Hows my video... u like? I told you im a inner savage irl

[Autumn-Bunny]

You did good but Tbh I still think this girl is better than you
https://www.instagram.com/p/BKCQgUeg07t/?hl=en

[Hammerofthor]

I can lift heavier than 235 for more reps lmao. Not only that but she doesn't control the weight down.

[Autumn-Bunny]

You're probably right but I still really like her. She's so hot!😍

[Hammerofthor]

You dont see how thick i am tho? Most lifters can't get my type of body after years of lifting. I've been lifting for under one.

[Autumn-Bunny]

Yeah I don't know I'm just really impressed by her.

[Hammerofthor]

Pshh id wrestle her into submission.

[Autumn-Bunny]

Haha Nah

[Hammerofthor]

I could bench her she can't bench me :)

[Autumn-Bunny]

Haha probably but I still really like her.

[Hammerofthor]

https://youtu.be/jJlbrV-KUvU

[Autumn-Bunny]

I'm still really impressed by her and only her

[Anonymous]

Very good

[Hammerofthor]

Thanks bruh

[SoFeckinAddicted]

Ew.

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[Hammerofthor]

Im better looking than any guy you'll ever fuck.

[SoFeckinAddicted]

HAHAHA