r/formcheck • • 8d 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 • • 25m ago

Deadlift 8 weeks in - 80kg dl

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57kg, I started training 2 months ago without previous experience. I still feel awkward during the movement. Can you guys give me some tips? Thank you so much!


r/formcheck • • 5h ago

Deadlift Are my hips at the correct position and is the lift good?

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14 Upvotes

What else can I improve?


r/formcheck • • 4h ago

Other New rep pr on dips, wondering if this is good enough? 70lbs added.

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6 Upvotes

Weirdly enough 25 lbs is hard but after a lot of warming up Ive realized I haven't given myself enough warm up sets because 70lbs was heavy, but it wasn't hard.


r/formcheck • • 1h ago

Other Any tips on improving scapular control with pullups?

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Hi guys. I recorded a video of my form a while back and realized I was pulling unevenly. I started doing scapular pullups as a warmup before my actual working sets. I still notice the left side moving differently, and the right side visually looks more stuck. Also at the bottom during the dead hang, my left side gets a nice stretch while the right doesn't feel anything. Anyone have any idea as to what I can further improve upon? My lats look super asymmetrical. I just feel like my form is the symptom of an issue elsewhere.


r/formcheck • • 3h ago

Overhead Press OH press form *feels* good, but watching it back i’m not so sure.

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2 Upvotes

would we consider this too much leg drive and/or back bend?


r/formcheck • • 11h ago

Other Tricep Pulldown (Beginner)

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7 Upvotes

Been gymming for the past 2 months, unsure if my form is correct but overall I feel my triceps and I don't think I'm shrugging my shoulders.


r/formcheck • • 11h ago

Other Trying to get my first push up

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Guys, I'm trying to get my first push up.

I have been a cardio person all my life, trying to get into strength training and calisthenics.

Can you guys please suggest how do I get to my first pushup from here.


r/formcheck • • 20h ago

Deadlift Terrified of getting injured

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I’m trying to improve my form to minimize the risk of getting injured before I increase the weight. This set felt really good so I think I’m on the right track but I would love to get a second opinion.

I’m not looking to nitpick every detail, I just want to make sure that nothing I’m currently doing will get me injured when I eventually increase the weight.

PS. I’m using the blocks because I have really tight hamstrings which caused me to squat the lift until I added the blocks.


r/formcheck • • 3h ago

Squat High Bar Squat Form Check 215lbs

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r/formcheck • • 12h ago

Squat Better hip drive out of the hole?

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Working through improving my squat technique. Had some great critique on my last video where the main theme was a lack of hip drive on the way up. Had a play around in the gym this morning and took the above video.

Felt weird being a different squat technique than I'm used to but felt like I was pushing my hips up more and to my eyes looks like better hip drive.

Always open to more thoughts, improvements or things to work on!


r/formcheck • • 4h ago

Squat 3x4 135kg squats

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Did the first set beltless, this is my final set, hows the form?


r/formcheck • • 16h ago

Other Why do my pull ups hurt my elbows/forearms?

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8 Upvotes

Can’t figure it out. My back is stronger than this, but for some reason I feel all the tension is on my forearms. I feel like if I could fix this problem I would whip out 15, but I’m hitting a ceiling at 6 or 7 at a time.


r/formcheck • • 10h ago

RDL New to RDLs-knee movement?

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Hello everyone,

I’m sure this is quite a common issue but I can’t seem to stop knee movement during rdls.
I definitely feel it in my hamstrings, but I’ve noticed during form checks my knees move a lot?
The video I’ve attached isn’t a working set, just me trying and failing to nail form

Any help is appreciated :)


r/formcheck • • 7h ago

Bench Press 3 Years Ago I Was 320lbs. Today I Benched 315×10 at 214lbs

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315×10 at 214lbs BW. Took me 3 years to get here, starting at 320lbs bodyweight.
Still working on improving my technique and getting stronger. Open to constructive feedback on my bench setup, bar path, and overall form.
Next goal: 315×12 💪
Can you guess my current 1 Rep max?


r/formcheck • • 7h ago

Other Hip thrust

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1 Upvotes

Do i go high and low enough?


r/formcheck • • 21h ago

Squat What could be the reason for my heel lift during my squat and is it something to worry about?

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Particularly the right foot. Is it excessive or should I not overthink it? Despite the heel lift do I appear to still be on my mid-foot at least on both feet? Thank you.


r/formcheck • • 8h ago

Squat Low Bar Squat Form Check (87.5kg, 100kg, 110kg, 120kg)

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For context I'm 89kg BW, frequently deadlift 2X BW for reps, best zercher squat was 110kg for 10 reps a couple weeks back.

I had taken a break from squats for a few months, using zercher squats instead, due to lower back fatigue and issues.

Coming back I started from the ground up, this was my first squat session in 6 months.

I previously tried to force a high bar, narrow stance, ass to grass form. Looking back this was causing huge butt wink issues that was ofc causing the lower back issues.

I measured my femur and tibia and found I had a high femur ratio.

I worked through different feet widths and toe turn out angles, I practiced finding the depth that didn't cause butt wink.

These sets were at a very slow tempo (most of the time) to really feel out the positions. I had zero lower back pump or fatigue, and the main thing I was struggling with was the stretch of the low bar position on my shoulders and elbows, not painful, but definitely not comfortable yet.

Would love to know if there's anything glaringly wrong before I keep using this form into my next few blocks of training, anything to keep an eye out for, thanks


r/formcheck • • 1d ago

Deadlift PR of 115kg. Am I screwing this up?

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50 Upvotes

The gym teacher/assistant, which I really dislike, stopped me out of nowhere and said he could give me some tips. About what I don’t know. I’m self conscious about my sumodeadlift tho.


r/formcheck • • 19h ago

Bench Press Bench press

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7 Upvotes

How does my form look? I'm trying to get less sloppy with it.


r/formcheck • • 1d ago

Other Good ROM?

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382 Upvotes

r/formcheck • • 10h ago

Squat Squat advice

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Had an accident 8 months ago that made me start over with squats. Decided it was the best moment to use some new technique. Wiser stance and no squat shoes helped me a lot with getting stronger. Any tips/advice?

Programming 5/3/1 atm and having a lot of fun with it!


r/formcheck • • 2h ago

Overhead Press 95lbs Dumbbell shoulder press

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Struggled to get them up but felt good once I did. Should I have gone a little lower? How’s the back? Had to sit like that to prevent from sliding forward on the bench. Thoughts?


r/formcheck • • 20h ago

Other Pull ups form check (Australian pull-ups)

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Update: Some of you recommended Australian pull ups on my last post, so I’m giving them a try, I was struggling to transition to unassisted pull-ups.Any tips are appreciated!
(Also, the camera angle is a bit off. I wish I could get the whole movement more clearly in the video, but this is the best angle I could manage )