Question

2.10K viewsOctober 30, 2017

Tom (anonymous) October 24, 2017 0 Comments

I wanted to see what you guys think on my form here. My max is 550, but lately I have not been close to that. Im wearing a single ply trx, which I compete in. The straps are down but as soon as the straps come up, I feel like I cant get into a good position. Any advice will be appreciated! Video is below!

Bio
Latest Posts

Latest posts by (see all)

Podcast: Table Talk with Dave Tate from Arnold weekend (4th time stopping by) - March 13, 2023
Back Pain Clinician (yours) – my thoughts - January 31, 2023
Sciatic Nerve Pain (stop stretching) - January 24, 2023

2 Answers

Answer 1 · 2017-10-28T09:26:18+00:00

You aren’t wedging well. I’d bet that from a side angle you’d see that you don’t have a good arch. You need to get your chest/shoulders up higher and pull the slack out of the bar.

You can kind of get away with it with the straps down. But once the straps are up and your in a bad position, the suit is only going to exaggerate the issue. Fix it raw first and the suites stuff will follow.

Bio
Latest Posts

Daniel Dalenberg

Dan Dalenberg is a pro level raw and equipped powerlifter with elite totals in the 220, 242 and 275 class. Best official raw meet lifts include an 804 squat, 507 bench press, 715 dead lift and 2006 total. Best equipped lifts include an 950 squat, 715 bench, 735 deadlift and 2400 total at 242. Dan has been training under Brian's guidance using the 10/20/Life methodology since late 2010.

Latest posts by Daniel Dalenberg (see all)

Dan Dalenberg | Off season Wk 7 | Squat - August 20, 2018
A Binge for the Record Books - August 20, 2018
Dan Dalenberg | Offseason Wk 5 | Bench - August 10, 2018

Answer 2 · 2017-10-30T12:33:42+00:00

I second what DD said, and wanted to throw you this video for some good coaching points.

Bio
Latest Posts

Jonathan Byrd

Jonathan Byrd is a competitive powerlifter, with over 16 years of training experience. Byrd has been ranked nationally for the past 6 years under multiple categories. His total has ranked as high as second nationally in the 275 class. He currently has a best total of 2500lbs. Best individual lifts include a 1040lb squat, a 750lb bench press, and 735lb deadlift. His 1040lb squat ranks him 26th all-time squats at the 308 class. Jonathan currently trains out of Team Samson Gym in Jacksonville, FL. Before powerlifting Jonathan was a college athlete at Methodist University as both an all-conference football player and track athlete. Following graduation he played four years of arena football in various leagues.

Latest posts by Jonathan Byrd (see all)

Byrd: DAC and some lifting! - May 21, 2018
Byrd: I Still Lift - May 7, 2018
Client Spotlight: Jenna Rowe - April 27, 2018

About The Founder – Brian Carroll

Featured Videos

Brian's Accomplishments

About Brian Carroll

Featured Blogs

Featured Podcasts

Virtual Consulting

Online Coaching

PRS HQ

Testimonials

PRS CBD

Learn More

About PRS CBD

Purchase

About The Gift of Injury

Learn More

Gift of Injury

Purchase

About 10/20/LIFE

Learn More

10/20/Life (Second Edition)

Purchase

Coaching & Consulting

Online Consulting

McGill Provider

About Brian Carroll

Online Coaching

Brian's Accomplishments

View Team Power Rack Strength Blogs

Brian Carroll

Gift of Injury

10/20/LIFE

Team Logs

Powerlifting

Beginner Lifting

Strength Training

Coaching

Fitness

Motivation

Nutrition

Recovery

Shop Team PRS – Best Sellers

PRS CBD Line

Gift of Injury Book

10/20/LIFE Book

Back Mechanic Book

Overkill Knee Wraps

More From The PRS Shop

Wrist Wraps

Ultimate Back Fitness and Performance

Video Enhanced Back Mechanic

Squat Queen Tank

Skull 3.0 Unisex

Latest posts by (see all)

2 Answers

Daniel Dalenberg

Latest posts by Daniel Dalenberg (see all)

Jonathan Byrd

Latest posts by Jonathan Byrd (see all)

Menu

Services

ContactBrian Carroll

ContactBrian Carroll

Contact
Brian Carroll

Contact
Brian Carroll