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Andalite
Elite Bodybuilder
EM and JD hit the nail on the head.
Also, why are you wearing sneakers to the gym? You should be wearing FLAT SOLED SHOES. This is for any lower body activity, dude...
Ok, so specific comments:
1.) It wasn't as bad as most. But, you need to go back to the broomstick.
2.) Legs were too spread out. You need them to be brought inwards. By legs I mean feet which is a simple way of saying "stance"
3.) Knees should be pushed out
4.) Lock your elbows (#3 and #4 were mentioned by EM)
5.) When you start the lift, the bar will be directly on top of your head. As you descend, your torso will lean forwards and the bar will travel backwards. Thats the order for things.
6.) Keep your shoulder blades retracted..
7.) ..and make sure you are pulling the bar apart.
Like I said: go back to the broomstick and work on your technique. OH Squats are 99% technique. If you get your technique down you can squat 100 or 200 lbs depending on how well it's ingrained in you.
Are you doing your hip mobility drills prior to the OH Squat? I hope so...because otherwise its no wonder your knees are caving inward and your hips aren't opening enough....
But this is like the 2nd time you're doing them and I think you did an ok job...nowhere close to where it should be, but its a good starting point IMO.
Also, why are you wearing sneakers to the gym? You should be wearing FLAT SOLED SHOES. This is for any lower body activity, dude...
Ok, so specific comments:
1.) It wasn't as bad as most. But, you need to go back to the broomstick.
2.) Legs were too spread out. You need them to be brought inwards. By legs I mean feet which is a simple way of saying "stance"
3.) Knees should be pushed out
4.) Lock your elbows (#3 and #4 were mentioned by EM)
5.) When you start the lift, the bar will be directly on top of your head. As you descend, your torso will lean forwards and the bar will travel backwards. Thats the order for things.
6.) Keep your shoulder blades retracted..
7.) ..and make sure you are pulling the bar apart.
Like I said: go back to the broomstick and work on your technique. OH Squats are 99% technique. If you get your technique down you can squat 100 or 200 lbs depending on how well it's ingrained in you.
Are you doing your hip mobility drills prior to the OH Squat? I hope so...because otherwise its no wonder your knees are caving inward and your hips aren't opening enough....
But this is like the 2nd time you're doing them and I think you did an ok job...nowhere close to where it should be, but its a good starting point IMO.
Tblock1
New member
some things I notice already and i dont even do OH squats are:
-your drifting forward onto your toes instead of staying on your heals
-your shoulders need to be locked out and stiff
-your knees are bending inwards
and where are these amazing forearms man? lol
Lol I know I am a skinny motherfucker. And I wasn't pumped at all at any time in the workout. I just realized how small my calves really are watching the video, I really need to work on them. I also need to get the software installed on my computer for my video camera because I'm using a regular old camera and it takes super bad video. I swear it made me look even skinnier than I am. I have a weird build type, I look super skinny unless I am flexing, espceially in my arms.
Tblock1
New member
EM and JD hit the nail on the head.
Also, why are you wearing sneakers to the gym? You should be wearing FLAT SOLED SHOES. This is for any lower body activity, dude...
Ok, so specific comments:
1.) It wasn't as bad as most. But, you need to go back to the broomstick.
2.) Legs were too spread out. You need them to be brought inwards. By legs I mean feet which is a simple way of saying "stance"
3.) Knees should be pushed out
4.) Lock your elbows (#3 and #4 were mentioned by EM)
5.) When you start the lift, the bar will be directly on top of your head. As you descend, your torso will lean forwards and the bar will travel backwards. Thats the order for things.
6.) Keep your shoulder blades retracted..
7.) ..and make sure you are pulling the bar apart.
Like I said: go back to the broomstick and work on your technique. OH Squats are 99% technique. If you get your technique down you can squat 100 or 200 lbs depending on how well it's ingrained in you.
Are you doing your hip mobility drills prior to the OH Squat? I hope so...because otherwise its no wonder your knees are caving inward and your hips aren't opening enough....
But this is like the 2nd time you're doing them and I think you did an ok job...nowhere close to where it should be, but its a good starting point IMO.
Thanks! Yeah I noticed especially that my stance was too wide. I could feel my legs buckling out and my knees caving in. On the shoe thing, I don't really have a pair of flat-soled shoes so should I go barefoot? And I am not going to lie, I totally forgot to do the mobility drills. I know you have posted them a million times, but could you post them one more time
you need alot more overall mass not calf work, its hard to believe for a 6 foot man the weight limit is under 200 for the army...
Andalite
Elite Bodybuilder
I will put up those links in a bit...Thanks! Yeah I noticed especially that my stance was too wide. I could feel my legs buckling out and my knees caving in. On the shoe thing, I don't really have a pair of flat-soled shoes so should I go barefoot? And I am not going to lie, I totally forgot to do the mobility drills. I know you have posted them a million times, but could you post them one more time
Tblock1
New member
Yeah well I don't think it is for anyone to say that another person needs more mass work unless they are unhealthy. I need to stay lean and strong. Plus my arms are like 14.5"+ right now cold so that's pretty good for my puny wrists. Honestly I like 90% care about my strength and fitness, and maybe 10% about looks.
Also, here are the weight standards for the army:
http://www.military.com/military-fitness/army-fitness-requirements/army-weight-control-charts
At 6 foot, the maximum weight is 190. However, they can do a bodyfat test(neck and waist measurment), and as long as you are under 20%, you still pass. So I could afford to gain some weight. But still with running and climbign and pullups and pushups the lighter you are the better you do.
the sport of bodybuilding or powerlifting isnt a healthy one anyway. Do u think force feeding yourself to make yourself overweight with more muscle mass than you would carry naturally is good for you? and constantly pushing yourself to lift more weight more reps more often you think that is good for your joints, CNS, ligaments and tendons?
yes in moderation your health can greatly benefit, and you can lift weights to be healthy but often the things we do arnt creating optimum health
I understand what you are saying about your main goal is strength and fitness, but you cant gain size on your calves without gaining all over mass unless you have sick calf genetics or just sick genetics overall...
Tblock1
New member
You are right I do want to to get to like 200-210. I don't care too much about my calve size but it would be nice to actually see some muscle mass from the back lol
BTW, all I said about being healthy was that I don't think it is up to another person to say that someone else should gain mass unless they are ridiculously small or underweight.Similar threads
