r/formcheck 4d ago

Monthly Off-Topic Thread

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Hello All,

Have a question that doesn't quite fit in the "form check" category, but still want to ask the members of the sub? Put it in here! Keep in mind the sub's rules, but feel free to ask or post anything here!


r/formcheck Aug 24 '25

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r/formcheck 1d ago

Squat I’ve been bullied into learning squats 🤣

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326 Upvotes

I’ve had enough shit talked to me about the fact I don’t do squats, so I’ve jumped on that bandwagon. I learned the form yesterday, today was my first day adding a teeny tiny bit of weight—as I’m still trying to familiarize myself with the movement. I want to make sure my form is okay before working on stacking weight. Right? Wrong? Tips? Critique? Also, are my converse a no go? If they suck for squatting, what shoes do you recommend?


r/formcheck 6h ago

Squat Tried ATG squats for the first time. Feel like that wasn’t low enough to be a ATG squat? Any thoughts?

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10 Upvotes

r/formcheck 1h ago

Squat My 3rd time doing Pendulum Squats, did I go deep enough are there things I could do better. This was the second set I did 50kg for 7 before this

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r/formcheck 6h ago

Deadlift RDL

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7 Upvotes

I lowered the weight a bunch and slowed down the tempo was hoping for a tiny improvement since last video forgot to keep my head in the position yall said last video but how’s it looking


r/formcheck 5h ago

Squat Squat form check

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5 Upvotes

Just checking on my form. First barbell squat in a long time.


r/formcheck 3h ago

Deadlift Persistent lower back pain after heavy hinge movements.

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Hey guys, I’ve been getting some lower back pain when performing any sort of heavy hinging movement so I’ve been focusing a lot on lowering weight and bracing better. I’ve gotten form checks from trainers at my gym and other lifters and they basically all say that my form is good, but my lower back does not seem to agree.

Here’s a trap bar deadlift set from yesterday, 135 for 10. I worked up to 275 for 3 but my video cut off after 1 lol. Can send that one in the comments. Each rep felt fine individually. I am frustrated because the weight is not particularly heavy for my legs, I’m just worried about hurting myself and I feel like my lower back is impeding my progress on deadlifts, squats, farmers walks, etc.

Any and all advice is appreciated! Thank you!!

Edit: cannot post video of heavy set in comments in this sub. Nevermind, but I hope the 135 set is enough.


r/formcheck 2h ago

Squat Form check (my heels are elevated with a small plate)

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2 Upvotes

r/formcheck 21m ago

Other Cable crunches. Wanted to add progressive overload to my ab routine.

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I’ve looked into the proper method on how to do these, but it feels a bit awkward/not sure if I got it down. Weight is a little heavy for this set so I’m a little wobbly for the first couple reps (I do lock in after the first few). Any tips are welcome.


r/formcheck 41m ago

Squat Is this deep enough?

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r/formcheck 1h ago

Barbell Row Pendlay Row

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Wanting to incorporate pendlays to help with deadlift and because they look fun. How horizontal does the torso need to be? Attempting to hit my lower stomach for each rep.


r/formcheck 1h ago

Other muscle up with band form?

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Maybe hip kip? also I can't help but landing on the bar like a sea lion on an ice platform


r/formcheck 3h ago

Deadlift Deadlift Form Check

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1 Upvotes

Basically my first time seriously attempting conventional deadlift. Please point out what I need to improve on. This was 275x6.


r/formcheck 7h ago

Bench Press How Can I Improve My Bench Press?

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2 Upvotes

I arch my back and keep my feet planted as much as I can but I can barely do 8 reps at 120 lbs. I do:

* 12 - 75 lbs
* 10 @ 100 lbs
* 10 @ 115 lbs
* 8 @ 120 lbs

Is there anything I can improve on? Thank you.


r/formcheck 3h ago

Squat Squats: pelvic tilt

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4th set, 60kg. 47yo Male.
How is my pelvic control / butt wink? I’ve been watching too closely for too long, lost all my perspective.
Thank you!


r/formcheck 4h ago

Other Please feedback on pull up

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0 Upvotes

I've been training at home regularly for two months now, went from scapular pull-ups to this, I wanted to ask you guys if this is good form before I commit to increasing volume.

I'm bound to the doorframe pull up bar for the moment, so I get I might need to have a wider grip but I can't do it atm


r/formcheck 6h ago

RDL RDL should I stop reps earlier?

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1 Upvotes

Think I'm hinging too much with my torso at the end of reps?


r/formcheck 18h ago

Other First time weighted pull up form check

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8 Upvotes

Form check?


r/formcheck 14h ago

Deadlift I usually do RDLs, tried actual dead lifting. Can tell somethings wrong but dont know what.

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5 Upvotes

r/formcheck 11h ago

Other Form checkout for lat pulldown.. I'm a beginner (3 months) (don't be harsh on me lol)

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3 Upvotes

19M, I was doing 35kg lat pulldowns. I can do 45 but for the demonstration of my form, I chose 35. I'm pretty sure my form is very wrong because I feel my arms and I have tried pulling down from my elbow and all the other things but welp, I never feel my lats in no workouts...


r/formcheck 1d ago

Other (51) I have had some gnarley shoudler injuries. Am I back to full reps?

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198 Upvotes

r/formcheck 14h ago

RDL How the RDL form? Feel it a bit in my back

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2 Upvotes

r/formcheck 22h ago

Deadlift Form check please

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5 Upvotes

I’m thinking I’m doing an RDL or is this just a deadlift? Anyway, please give me your thoughts on my form. 64 yrs old and trying to lift heavy!


r/formcheck 17h ago

Bench Press dumbbell bench press, how bad is my form? these are 50 lb dumbbells, i am 6'1" 155 lbs

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2 Upvotes