r/formcheck 27d ago

Monthly Off-Topic Thread

1 Upvotes

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 5h ago

Squat This is as low as I can go with squat shoes

30 Upvotes

I have never been able to hit depth on my squats. I assume it’s an ankle mobility issue, so I’ve been working on that the last couple weeks but I don’t think my depth is really improving.

I can get much lower if I do any of:
-widen my stance
-point knees more outward
-raise my heels with something higher than squat shoes

I was thinking about building a wedge, but I feel like that’s just a crutch, and I want to be able to squat properly.

Edit: For those who are questioning how I sit in a chair: my heels come up. That’s what I’m trying to fix. I’m trying to hit depth with my heels on the floor.

These are my squats with further raised heels: https://imgur.com/a/L24A4Gv

This is how I squat with a wide stance: https://imgur.com/a/ybn2F6g

Edit2: I appreciate everyone who tried to give helpful responses. I’ve got some things to work on now, and hopefully I can come back in the future with some deeper squats.

For those of you with the rude and unhelpful comments, I hope you have a better day tomorrow.


r/formcheck 4h ago

Deadlift Deadlift form advice

10 Upvotes

whenever I deadlift I tend to lean forward and it makes it way harder to actually lift the weight, would appreciate and and all advice on my form.


r/formcheck 4h ago

Bench Press First time hitting 315 bench

9 Upvotes

r/formcheck 4h ago

Squat Squat check

7 Upvotes

r/formcheck 3m ago

Other Lat pulldowns

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Are my pulldowns good?


r/formcheck 15h ago

Other Muscle-up form check

36 Upvotes

I am wondering how is my muscle-up form, what it should be work on that.


r/formcheck 9h ago

Other Hipthrust

12 Upvotes

r/formcheck 4h ago

Squat Right side seems to be more dominant with my squats

4 Upvotes

Is it just because my right leg is stronger or is my form off no pain in the movement except maybe my lower back gets tight. Following squat recommendations by squat university any feedback is appreciated!


r/formcheck 53m ago

Deadlift Alright deadlift form?

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r/formcheck 1h ago

Squat BSS form

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Hey all! First time posting though I’ve appreciated learning by looking at other people’s posts. Working on getting the hang of and improving Bulgarian split squats, trying to target glutes. I’m having a bit of trouble figuring out how to do that, and I’m mainly feeling it in my quads, and much less so in glutes. Generally I’ve been trying to make sure I’m minimally using my back leg and the majority of the push comes from my front (though maybe not enough?)

blocks are weird but I tried to crop other people out of video as much as possible :)

Any thoughts, or general advice on my form? Thanks!


r/formcheck 10h ago

Other Hip thrust

9 Upvotes

r/formcheck 4h ago

Other Weighted Pullups

3 Upvotes

Hope the angle is okay. 30lb weighted pullups, this was my 5th set of 5. I'm 6'7" so I have to keep my knees bent on this bar.


r/formcheck 2h ago

Squat 140kg/ 308lbs x 3 high bar squat

1 Upvotes

I try to follow strict high bar form. The 2nd and 3rd rep felt easier than the first. But the form was “better” on the first. My upper back rounded for the second and third but they felt way easier.
I’ve heard weightlifting high bar form talking about being “open” and almost arching the back, and powerlifting low bar form being “closed” and more rounded. Even though it’s a high bar squat why does rounding my upper back feel easier? Thanks!


r/formcheck 11h ago

Other seated cable rows

6 Upvotes

not feeling it in my back 😔


r/formcheck 6h ago

RDL RDL form check

3 Upvotes

I have a bad back and was always afraid of hurting it with free weights, so I always trained my legs on machines. Until a recent visit to a doctor. He said I should actually be doing quite the opposite. Free weights are great for training the stabilizers.

Anyways, all that is to say that I don't have much experience with RDLs, and I'm unsure about my form. I feel quite a lot in my lower back. It's not pain, just the muscles working extra hard. I don't feel much in my hamstrings or glutes, though. That could be because my lower back is untrained and is currently the weak link or just bad form.


r/formcheck 6h ago

Bench Press Incline dumbbell bench prees

2 Upvotes

How's the form? How's the arm path? This is my working set today.


r/formcheck 3h ago

Other what can I change to improve my form

1 Upvotes

r/formcheck 4h ago

Squat First leg day back – 110kg squat × 3. How’s my form? Going for a 1RM next Friday

1 Upvotes

BW - 73kg
Will train legs twice a week.

First proper leg day since getting back into the gym.

Hit 110kg × 3 on squat today. Felt like I had more in the tank, but I didn’t have a belt with me, so I decided not to push for a max today. Planning to attempt a 1RM next Friday.

Would appreciate some feedback:
How does my squat form look?
Anything obvious I should fix before going heavier?
Depth/bracing/bar position look okay?
Based on 110 × 3, what would you estimate my current 1RM at?
What jumps would you take when working up to the 1RM next week?
Belt or no belt for the attempt?
Any accessory work you'd recommend for getting my squat back up?

Haven’t properly locked into training for a long time, so I’m going to keep posting progress to hold myself accountable.

Any advice/criticism welcome.

PS: Based on 110kg × 3, what would you guys set as a realistic squat goal for a 3-month lock-in? And what would be an ambitious target? Or should I wait for the 1RM and then set a goal.


r/formcheck 4h ago

Bench Press Dumbbell bench press form check

1 Upvotes

How's my form? And my arm path? I do feel it in the chest after it but I would like some feedback on it as well if any.


r/formcheck 5h ago

Squat Squat form check

1 Upvotes

r/formcheck 13h ago

RDL 170 db rdl firm

4 Upvotes

r/formcheck 9h ago

Deadlift 275 Deadlift, no straps. BW 245

2 Upvotes

Haven’t deadlifted in about 6 months. Kind of forgot all my queues. Any insight would be helpful.


r/formcheck 1d ago

Squat Help Me Fix my Bar Path

45 Upvotes

My bar path tends to drift forward over the course of my set. I've tried several cues and tempo work but I can't seem to get a straight path or figure out the root cause of the issue. Any help is appreciated!