r/strength_training • • Dec 03 '25

Form Check Horrendous or not that bad? 365 pull

2.3k Upvotes

First time fighting tooth and nail for a dead pr (and first time getting the full body shakes lol)

I cringed a bit when I watched it, my back isn’t in any pain (aside from some obvious cns fatigue)

r/strength_training • • Feb 07 '26

Form Check First time I ever touched a barbell was in December

1.6k Upvotes

So please go easy on me, but how does this look?

r/strength_training • • Apr 28 '25

Form Check Based on my previous videos, do you think I have improved my technique?

2.3k Upvotes

r/strength_training • • Dec 09 '24

Form Check Please tell me this counts… I am so happy

2.1k Upvotes

r/strength_training • • Dec 22 '25

Form Check 190 lb paused bench at 135 BW(F). Chasing a state record in Jan

1.5k Upvotes

190 paused at 135 BW, 6 weeks out from my next powerlifting comp.
Butt tends to want to leave the bench on heavy singles. Open to any tips/cues.

r/strength_training • • Aug 05 '26

Form Check Issues activating chest during bench

112 Upvotes

I’ve been struggling to feel anything in my chest. I mostly feel it in my arms and shoulders. My left shoulder has been in pain for about two months now (though less pain more recently as I’ve tried to not flare as much). I’m also feeling the same (arms and shoulders, not chest) when doing the chest fly machine. Any suggestions on form would be appreciate. Currently doing a PPL six days a week. Bench is 1 warm up set then 2 sets of to near failure. this is one of my working sets.

r/strength_training • • Sep 02 '26

Form Check What are your thoughts on this?

44 Upvotes

That's not me, but I'd like to know what are your thoughts on that form.

Credit: Elias Engquist

r/strength_training • • Apr 09 '25

Form Check Who likes heavy good mornings? 450lbs for 6

611 Upvotes

Also did 405lbs for 10 reps prior to this: https://imgur.com/gallery/TJe8uaJ

I’m starting a new program Saturday, so I decided to take a side quest and go for a 4 plate good morning.

That was easy, so I loaded it up to 450lbs

I missed the upright on re-racking 450lbs, so I decided to not test my luck with 495lbs

Yes, I know the knee bend is making it more glute heavy. I’m also going a good bit lower than a lot of people doing good mornings.

r/strength_training • • Oct 11 '24

Form Check Was this pause with 500 long enough to count?

1.2k Upvotes

r/strength_training • • Sep 24 '26

Form Check Db shoulder press 95lbs x5. 189lbs bw. Road to the 110lbs.

67 Upvotes

Second set with the 95s after 3 sets of heavy bench press.

r/strength_training • • Apr 18 '26

Form Check Is the bar suppose to do this?

581 Upvotes

r/strength_training • • Sep 05 '26

Form Check Unnecessary depth?

201 Upvotes
Technically comp legal
How deep I actually go- way past comp depth

I worry that the extra 2-3 inches is holding me back. My squat is very weak compared to my bench and deadlift.

Also, the bottom of the squat looks very odd, like I'm wedged between my knees- I always take a slightly wider stance because it feels natural to me but idk.

This was 190x8 @ 7.5 (it was supposed to be amrap but I got scared)

I weigh 165lbs

r/strength_training • • Dec 18 '24

Form Check Please tell me this counts I am so happy pt. 2

889 Upvotes

I implemented everything you guys told me like focusing on scapular movements and cranking out push ups. These are what they are looking like these days. Any advice appreciated

r/strength_training • • Mar 13 '26

Form Check 63 years old 214 body weight lifting 405

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r/strength_training • • Apr 19 '25

Form Check Late 30’s, form check on one of the riskiest lifts

1.3k Upvotes

Yes I deadlifted wearing this I just got done taking the kids to the zoo give me a break

r/strength_training • • Feb 11 '26

Form Check Squat 50 kgs 54 kgs be

563 Upvotes

I want to improve my strength; cues on how to get better form allowing me to go heavier are welcome

r/strength_training • • 22d ago

Form Check Standing DB shoulder press 75lbs x8. 191lbs bw.

277 Upvotes

Done after three sets of heavy bench press and some seated db shoulder press.

r/strength_training • • Sep 08 '25

Form Check Hafthor's 300kg deadlift [2009]

708 Upvotes

r/strength_training • • Apr 17 '26

Form Check Rip me on first deadlift set

196 Upvotes

I've spent a lot of time watching videos and reading up on best tips for deadlifting. I've always been very intimidated by the bar and decided to finally give it a go. For context, I've been strength training for about 15 months and gave birth 4 months ago.

Things I KNOW that need to be improved after watching the video: 1) Keep neck aligned with spine / look15ft ahead of me (should put my hair in a bun too); 2) Squeeze glutes at the top (didn't do this on my first rep). Anything else that's glaringly problematic?

EDIT:

1.Thanks everyone for the feedback. I'll fix my RDL-looking deadlift by lowering my hips and bending my knee more. I'll also work on keeping my feet planted.

  1. So many comments on the guy in the background—he was doing some funky kettlebell stuff the whole time I was in this room, lol. I wish I would've paid more attention.

r/strength_training • • Mar 28 '25

Form Check My Favorite Low Back Exercise

599 Upvotes

r/strength_training • • Jan 09 '26

Form Check Hitting paused deadlift till Reddit says form is perfect 425x5

377 Upvotes

I'm just going to be a bit selfish and say I am looking for my perfect deadlift. I've taken what y'all have told me last time and previously and incorporated it the best I can. Dropped weight down from 475 to 425 again, checked hip height, and incorporated pauses between reps instead of the controlled bounce.

I tried to say what I was thinking aloud during setup because I think I struggle with that part a bit. My feet were less than shoulder with so I did speak incorrectly there. Paused reps were brutal today. Was feeling weak but still gave it.

Let me know of any little thing I can do to improve form or any small things you noticed, help during setup checklist would be helpful.

r/strength_training • • Sep 20 '26

Form Check Db shoulder press 90lbs x7. 190lbs bw. Road to the 110lbs.

100 Upvotes

r/strength_training • • Apr 08 '25

Form Check How do I get my feet on the ground if I can’t get my feet on the ground?

340 Upvotes

r/strength_training • • May 17 '26

Form Check PR today with 200 x3! How’s the form though?

524 Upvotes

I notice I’m really pulling my back backwards at the top. Good? Bad? I’ve been at 180 for weeks and decided to try the jump! 230 and 250 are next.

r/strength_training • • Sep 16 '26

Form Check Strict EZ bar curl 105lbs x6. 189lbs bw. Road to 135lbs x1.

21 Upvotes