Reacting to Your Lifting Videos [Technique Advice]

Summary by Krater

A powerlifting coach reviews and critiques viewer-submitted bench press and deadlift videos, analysing form issues such as elbow flare, back extension, and leg drive, and provides actionable tips for improvement.

From the video

Answers: How can I improve my powerlifting bench press and deadlift form?

• bench press form analysis
• deadlift technique critique
• powerlifting coaching
• shoulder position in bench press
• leg drive in bench press
• deadlift back extension
• cat cow exercise for mobility

Exercises

• bench press · barbell · 245 lbs x 5
• deadlift · barbell · 2 sets of 3 at 265 lbs
• squat · barbell · 90% intensity
• bench press · barbell · 240 lbs x 5
• deadlift · barbell · 3 months duration
• cat cow · bodyweight
• squat · barbell · 4 reps at 80%

What it concludes

• Unracking the bench press with just the triceps helps maintain better shoulder position on the rack.
• Wider grip in the bench press can be worth trying for lifters with long arms.
• In the deadlift, getting arch and back extension as part of the setup rather than during the lift prevents sticking points.
• Constant leg drive throughout the entire bench press set is recommended to prevent the hips from coming off the bench.
• Doing cat cow exercises before deadlifting helps teach and feel full spinal extension and flexion.