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unstraight bench set-up

Last post by ChrisMcCarthy1979 « Tue Apr 21, 2026 10:11 am
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by DoctorWho » Thu Apr 16, 2026 7:21 am

The only way I can bench without pain is to set up so the bar is not perpendicular to the long axis of my body. If, say, normal position is to grip...

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Last post by ChrisMcCarthy1979
Tue Apr 21, 2026 10:11 am
Deadlift start position

Last post by Hardartery « Sun Mar 29, 2026 12:16 am
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by csaba2208 » Sun Jun 16, 2024 8:10 am
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Incorrect because Rip said so...
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Last post by Hardartery
Sun Mar 29, 2026 12:16 am
Shoulder pain from Safety Squat Bar (SSB)?

Last post by conssam « Thu Oct 09, 2025 11:12 pm
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by kcjason » Thu Jul 30, 2020 4:33 pm

I've been exclusively using the SSB instead of LBBS for eight months now. I developed some pain around the shoulder AC joint area about 5 weeks ago...

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Last post by conssam
Thu Oct 09, 2025 11:12 pm
Wider foot placement = bench gamechanger

Last post by Wilhelm « Thu Oct 02, 2025 10:15 am
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by Wilhelm » Wed Oct 01, 2025 12:50 pm

112.5kg paused. Both today. Wider foot placement on the left.
My arch has been improving, but that led me into an area where my butt was threatening...

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Last post by Wilhelm
Thu Oct 02, 2025 10:15 am
Question About Curls

Last post by AdamSkillin « Thu Oct 02, 2025 5:51 am
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by Hardartery » Thu Oct 02, 2025 2:52 am

Tongue in cheek here. Any reason that escapes me for taking a fixed bar into the KB/aerobics area of the gym and doing curls while standing on an...

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Last post by AdamSkillin
Thu Oct 02, 2025 5:51 am
Romanian Deadlift form check

Last post by Hardartery « Sat Aug 23, 2025 4:18 pm
Replies: 18
by xuerebx » Thu Oct 12, 2023 11:52 am

So, I'm having trouble targeting my hamstrings using RDLs, but I'd really like to learn to do them correctly. I understand the concept of push your...

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Last post by Hardartery
Sat Aug 23, 2025 4:18 pm
GHR lower back pain

Last post by TornAlien « Sat Aug 23, 2025 4:27 am
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by timelinex » Fri Apr 04, 2025 10:11 am

I bought a GHR a few months ago and have incorporated it in my routine.

At first it was HARD to even do unweighted reps. Slowly I progressed to 3...

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Last post by TornAlien
Sat Aug 23, 2025 4:27 am
Concise hook grip tutorial

Last post by cole « Fri Aug 08, 2025 7:27 am
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by Wilhelm » Thu May 29, 2025 6:05 pm

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Last post by cole
Fri Aug 08, 2025 7:27 am
Meadows Row Form Check

Last post by Clearwater47 « Mon May 06, 2024 3:21 pm
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by Jamessmithson » Mon May 06, 2024 12:08 pm

Hi,

Please may you let me know if my form is OK?

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Last post by Clearwater47
Mon May 06, 2024 3:21 pm
Why do you think I failed this deadlift?

Last post by alek « Thu Apr 25, 2024 7:50 am
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by alek » Thu Jun 15, 2023 8:43 am

Here's my third deadlift attempt from this past weekend.

Why do you think I failed it, and do you have any suggestions on how to improve?

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Last post by alek
Thu Apr 25, 2024 7:50 am
Squat Form Check

Last post by DanCR « Thu Apr 18, 2024 2:36 pm
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by Jamessmithson » Thu Apr 18, 2024 1:18 pm

Hi, please may you let me know if my form is OK? Making faces because I'm squeezing my abs and lats hard while trying to push my knees out.

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Last post by DanCR
Thu Apr 18, 2024 2:36 pm
Trap Bar Deadlift Form Check, Please?

Last post by Michiganian « Sun Feb 25, 2024 6:36 am
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by Michiganian » Sat Feb 17, 2024 1:35 pm

Thanking y'all in advance.

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Last post by Michiganian
Sun Feb 25, 2024 6:36 am
Folks... we could hit 2 plates before GTA VI comes out

Last post by Renascent « Sun Dec 31, 2023 8:11 pm
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by SSJBartSimpson » Wed Dec 27, 2023 12:21 pm

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Last post by Renascent
Sun Dec 31, 2023 8:11 pm
Minor milestone--160 lb x 3

Last post by SSJBartSimpson « Mon Dec 18, 2023 6:13 pm
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by SSJBartSimpson » Sun Dec 17, 2023 8:11 pm

On my way to a cool 185.

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Last post by SSJBartSimpson
Mon Dec 18, 2023 6:13 pm
Sumo Deadlift Form Check

Last post by alek « Wed Dec 13, 2023 2:14 pm
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by alek » Wed Dec 06, 2023 10:28 am

Hey all,

Here's a video of my sumo deadlifting; I'm trying to give a real go this time. I'm sure my technique isn't the greatest, and I'd appreciate...

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Last post by alek
Wed Dec 13, 2023 2:14 pm
First time DLing >3 plates for reps in months

Last post by KyleSchuant « Thu Dec 07, 2023 2:47 pm
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by SSJBartSimpson » Sun Dec 03, 2023 12:22 pm

Been a rough patch this year but finally starting to regain some strength.

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Last post by KyleSchuant
Thu Dec 07, 2023 2:47 pm
Competition Bench form feedback - thank you!

Last post by walterkurda « Tue Oct 24, 2023 9:14 am
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by zem1 » Tue May 18, 2021 2:11 pm

Hi all,

I’ve bitten the bullet and am signed up for my first meet in July. I’ve no experience with commands but will be able to get some practice...

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Last post by walterkurda
Tue Oct 24, 2023 9:14 am
Video splicing and overlays for Android?

Last post by TornAlien « Sat Sep 30, 2023 1:20 am
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by cgeorg » Wed Nov 08, 2017 12:06 pm

Hey all,

I'd like to be able to trim down videos (fine using default android functionality for this), throw some text on them and then splice them...

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Last post by TornAlien
Sat Sep 30, 2023 1:20 am
Knee cave anything to worry about?

Last post by Hardartery « Sun Apr 09, 2023 9:17 am
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by SSJBartSimpson » Thu Mar 16, 2023 3:15 pm
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It's happening, but should I care?
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Last post by Hardartery
Sun Apr 09, 2023 9:17 am
quick lil' vid on OHP technique

Last post by mbasic « Tue Mar 14, 2023 7:17 am
Replies: 30
by mbasic » Fri Dec 02, 2022 1:56 pm
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JFC, how in the world could you over complicate the simplest goddamn barbell movement ?

Its funny, because rip will accuse WL coaches XFit...
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Last post by mbasic
Tue Mar 14, 2023 7:17 am
Rack Pulls and Back Pain

Last post by omaniphil « Mon Mar 06, 2023 8:05 am
Replies: 6
by omaniphil » Fri Dec 01, 2017 1:25 pm

I've been fighting some non-specific, dull, low back pain the last week or two that I have mostly just assumed has been due to fatigue, poor...

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Last post by omaniphil
Mon Mar 06, 2023 8:05 am
Squat Depth

Last post by mbasic « Tue Feb 14, 2023 5:27 am
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by bobmen10000 » Fri Feb 10, 2023 7:08 pm

TLDR
Am I squatting high at 12 box? If so, what should I try?

Been a bit since i asked about squat depth. Not too worried about technique on video...

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Last post by mbasic
Tue Feb 14, 2023 5:27 am
Atlas Stone tutorial

Last post by Hardartery « Sun Jan 29, 2023 2:27 pm
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by Hardartery » Wed Jan 11, 2023 1:37 pm

I posted thios once already, I thought. I don't know if i messed something up or it got deleted by a Mod but I'm giving a second go.
This is the best...

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Last post by Hardartery
Sun Jan 29, 2023 2:27 pm
Front Squats!

Last post by SnakePlissken « Wed Dec 07, 2022 4:33 am
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by SnakePlissken » Sun Dec 19, 2021 3:25 pm

Been getting into Front Squats. On the stupid questions thread I got some tips for them, but I really feel like I just need people to criticize my...

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Last post by SnakePlissken
Wed Dec 07, 2022 4:33 am
What y'all reckon 'bout this JM press?

Last post by alek « Tue Dec 06, 2022 4:36 am
Replies: 13
by alek » Mon Dec 05, 2022 8:27 am

I just started doing this recently. I think I'm doing it right, but the internet says that no one besides JM himself can do it right.

What do you...

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Last post by alek
Tue Dec 06, 2022 4:36 am

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