Are you pausing on purpose at the bottom of the squat? Other than that, they both looked good. I’m sure there’s something that can be tweaked but I can’t find it.
Try to keep your chest up a bit more on squats (I have that problem too), you good morning’d it on the way up, chest nearly parallel to ground.
Deads looking great, get some more weight on that bar!
[quote]Fletch1986 wrote:
Are you pausing on purpose at the bottom of the squat? Other than that, they both looked good. I’m sure there’s something that can be tweaked but I can’t find it.[/quote]
This. By pausing, you’re taking all of the stretch reflex out of the lift. If that is your goal, then so be it, otherwise speed it up. You’re also falling over a bit in the lift. Try keeping your chest up and not letting your hips rise without your torso also rising at the same time.
[quote]brickonwheels wrote:
[quote]Fletch1986 wrote:
Are you pausing on purpose at the bottom of the squat? Other than that, they both looked good. I’m sure there’s something that can be tweaked but I can’t find it.[/quote]
This. By pausing, you’re taking all of the stretch reflex out of the lift. If that is your goal, then so be it, otherwise speed it up. You’re also falling over a bit in the lift. Try keeping your chest up and not letting your hips rise without your torso also rising at the same time.[/quote]
x3. you just need to get in and get out.
I do paused squats/bench all the time and now I don’t know how to not pause my squat or my bench anymore, haha.
What kinda stuff can I do to keep my chest up more? Is this more of an upper back weakness thing or something??
THANKS
Jenn if I had your deadlift form I could probably pull 50-75 lbs. more than I do. Great job!
Sumo. But I’m biased. Aside from that, work on your hammies more…RDLs especially. I don’t think you’re built very well for conventional pulling.
[quote]Spock81 wrote:
I do paused squats/bench all the time and now I don’t know how to not pause my squat or my bench anymore, haha.
What kinda stuff can I do to keep my chest up more? Is this more of an upper back weakness thing or something??
THANKS [/quote]
You could try narrowing your grip more to get tighter. Also, forcing your elbows forward and down more especially in the hole. Almost like a lat pull down. It looked like you loosened up when you unracked. Keep that upper back tight while unracking.
I’m suprised how many people from Alberta there was just in this thread. How’s the scene out there?
[quote]Caltene wrote:
I’m suprised how many people from Alberta there was just in this thread. How’s the scene out there?[/quote]
Shitty, ha-ha.
Well, in Edmonton anyway. I think Calgary is where all the hip powerlifter kids hang.
Great form on your DL! And other than sitting in the hole on your squat too long (!), your form/depth looked fine to me there as well. Really great job.
Funny but I had the same thought as Hungry. Not that you weren’t built for pulling conventional but wondering if you’ve ever tried sumo.
HELLO AND THANK YOU KPSNAP!!
I swear I thought paused squats made me a badass, Lol. I am going to try non-paused squats today to see how it goes (I’m excited)
I am scared to try sumo now because it took me so long to figure out conventional I am worried I’ll spend 2+ years doing sumo wrong before I get it down pat. I wish I had a lifting coach for a few days or something so I could see if I was doing it properly. Wasting more time deadlift tinkering terrifies the crap outta me. 
[quote]Spock81 wrote:
I swear I thought paused squats made me a badass, Lol. [/quote]
It absolutely does. I love them myself. But you don’t need to sit in the hole for every rep like that unless that’s the intention. The fact that you can do it shows how strong you are.
[quote]Spock81 wrote:
I am scared to try sumo now because it took me so long to figure out conventional I am worried I’ll spend 2+ years doing sumo wrong before I get it down pat. I wish I had a lifting coach for a few days or something so I could see if I was doing it properly. Wasting more time deadlift tinkering terrifies the crap outta me. :/[/quote]
See I think this sport is about endless tinkering. That’s what keeps me coming back. There’s always something that can be tweaked, something that can be tried.
Keep up the great work, Spock!
yes, those Conv DL are sooo much improved, Kudos to for doing the work girl!!!
^^^^ Thanks friends!
Ya’ll really are a wonderful group of people. Go ahead and give yoursevles a pat on the back, you deserve it.
**Will post an updated squat/ DL video in approx. 3-5 months.
[quote]Spock81 wrote:
and here is 215 x 1
I think that guy was flirting with you with his db half curls.
[quote]Spock81 wrote:
oh and not to be annoying and miss posts too much, but yes I have clearly gained about 15 pounds from my first video to this video, LOL. I like to think it’s about 8 pounds of quad, 5 pounds of ass, and 2 pounds of boob, but I am not sure that is 100% accurate, HA. [/quote]
It all looks great on you 
[quote]Spock81 wrote:
I do paused squats/bench all the time and now I don’t know how to not pause my squat or my bench anymore, haha.
What kinda stuff can I do to keep my chest up more? Is this more of an upper back weakness thing or something??
THANKS [/quote]
I found if I look up at a spot about a foot higher then my head on the wall it really helped with keeping my chest up in squats.
Watch the Elite Fitness Systems Squat technique videos, it helped me a lot.
[quote]gorangers0525 wrote:
[quote]Spock81 wrote:
and here is 215 x 1
I think that guy was flirting with you with his db half curls. [/quote]
LOL! He got all pissy at me after this cause I left a chalky mess.
I WAS going to clean it up when I was finished my workout… Blarg.
ANd @ 2busy, thanks. I’ll take 132 lbs over 114 anyday really. Being skinny sucked
[quote]Spock81 wrote:
oh and not to be annoying and miss posts too much, but yes I have clearly gained about 15 pounds from my first video to this video, LOL. I like to think it’s about 8 pounds of quad, 5 pounds of ass, and 2 pounds of boob, but I am not sure that is 100% accurate, HA. [/quote]
Haha, that was awesome!
You should be really proud of your form improvements, great job!
And a cue I really like not only for squatting but for deadlifting is “chest up” I find it much easier and I don’t have to think about so many things and everything just falls into place, you’ll naturally keep your upper back tight and in position.
man, i wish i had your deadlift tech. looks picture perfect.
BTW on those squats, you ever tried high bar (bar on your traps) ? & do you squat in the chucks or with a shoe with a heel?
and that asian dude was clearly trying to impress you & clearly only got mad cause you outlift him.