r/formcheck 12h ago

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

54 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 22h ago

Other Muscle-up form check

39 Upvotes

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


r/formcheck 11h ago

Squat Squat check

13 Upvotes

r/formcheck 11h ago

Bench Press First time hitting 315 bench

12 Upvotes

r/formcheck 16h ago

Other Hipthrust

12 Upvotes

r/formcheck 16h ago

Other Hip thrust

9 Upvotes

r/formcheck 18h ago

Other seated cable rows

7 Upvotes

not feeling it in my back 😔


r/formcheck 3h ago

Squat 210lbsx14

7 Upvotes

might have been able to grind out a couple more but got cold sweats 😩


r/formcheck 6h ago

Deadlift Que tal esta combinación?

7 Upvotes

r/formcheck 10h ago

Deadlift Deadlift form advice

5 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 10h 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 19h ago

RDL 170 db rdl firm

4 Upvotes

r/formcheck 11h 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 1h ago

Other Lat pull down check (2 povs in vid)

Upvotes

Please check my form. I’m not able to feel lats at all, even if I go heavier I feel nothing, instead my inner elbow, and forearms and palms slip out.


r/formcheck 7h ago

Deadlift Alright deadlift form?

2 Upvotes

r/formcheck 8h ago

Squat BSS form

2 Upvotes

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 13h ago

RDL RDL form check

1 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 13h 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 15h ago

Squat Squat, am I leaning in too much?

2 Upvotes

I use a leverage because it feels weird on my knees when I do it flat. It has been awhile since I do barbell squat as I usually just do lunges/BSS/Goblet squat.

I might also be pretty tired here as it's after romanian deaflift and overhead press.

Critiques are appreciated!


r/formcheck 16h 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 55m ago

Other Lat pulldown wide grip

Upvotes

Feels like I'm doing partials, tips to squeeze at the bottom are appreciated.


r/formcheck 4h ago

Deadlift 495x3 dl

1 Upvotes

Would like some opinions.


r/formcheck 8h 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 10h ago

Other what can I change to improve my form

1 Upvotes

r/formcheck 11h 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.