Morattigirl's Metal

[rose]

Hey Morattigirl, good effort

Benching, some things I would focus on:

- Keep elbows in, not letting them 'chicken wing'

- Angle of bar travel, touch lower on chest

- Filling belly with air

- Keeping everything tight throughout handoff and press

- Leg drive

Reuben's PDF may help with some of the above ideas.

The-Bench-Press-by-Reuben-Simanu.pdf

[ThePman]

You're spending a lot of time on that DL setup. I don't so much care about the back-rounding as I do that shit on purpose, but if you're gonna do it, it should be on purpose and not because you wound up that way trying to do something else. Not everybody is going to pull with "low hips", and IMO the fact that the hips shoot up when you start the pull is trying to tell you that your levers may suit higher hip position. A clean-style pull has its place, but most people won't keep up anything like that when it turns into a max deadlift.

Try moving your shins a little closer to the bar, bringing your grip in a little closer (it looks wide on video), and instead of trying to push your hips as low as they'll go, just focus on getting tight through the midsection. Once the weights get heavy your body is going to default to its strongest levers whether you want it to or not, so you might as well be strong in that position. Another thing to think about - some people find that spending a long time bent over and trying to find your setup can kill strength off the floor. You don't necessarily have to dive-bomb it, but getting in place as quickly as possible might make the difference between a good lift and a miss.

Squat looks fine minus what's already been mentioned, could use a smidge more depth, otherwise no big faults there. That could be a form fault, it could be in your head, or it could be a hip/ankle mobility issue. Hard to say based on video.

Bench, it looked like you may not quite have had your butt set on the bench, but it was hard to tell from the angle. Otherwise that looked fine. You might want to experiment with bringing your grip in a little closer there also. Wide grip without a shirt doesn't suit everyone, and even long-armed people might find that a closer grip is both easier on the shoulders and stronger.

Solid lifting all around, though.

[Peachy]

Grrrr I have tried to watch the vid 3 times and it keeps stopping at 40 secs!!

Looking good MG from the start :grin:

All the best for next weekend!!

[morattigirl]

Thanks guys for your posts, definately need to work on some things there. Actually P-Man looking at the vid it doesn't look as if my bum down on the bench either... I thought it was touching but maybe it wasn't? i'm gonna ditch the plates under my feet I think and try remember your tips Rose too. Re: Deads BJ, Ness & P-Man's words am gonna have another crack tomorrow see if I can get it right. Grip way too wide though I agree, I even said to TT earlier as I was setting up I thought for a split second something doesn't feel right here but just ignored it... God it's actually painful for me to watch those DL's :disgusted:

But this is all part of the learning, can't wait to get back in there now :grin:

[bigdogbob]

Nice attitude...keep learning and growing and the weights will too :grin:

[Big john]

Thanks guys for your posts, definately need to work on some things there. Actually P-Man looking at the vid it doesn't look as if my bum down on the bench either... I thought it was touching but maybe it wasn't? i'm gonna ditch the plates under my feet I think and try remember your tips Rose too. Re: Deads BJ, Ness & P-Man's words am gonna have another crack tomorrow see if I can get it right. Grip way too wide though I agree, I even said to TT earlier as I was setting up I thought for a split second something doesn't feel right here but just ignored it... God it's actually painful for me to watch those DL's :disgusted:

But this is all part of the learning, can't wait to get back in there now :grin:

yea MG its all learning...viding yr lifts is a double edged sword. One day youll love it and nxt minute ya wish it wasnt on record lol.

i used to setup very much the same as you are doing now, infact i even managed to drudge up the ole footage from back in easter this year

[morattigirl]

Nice attitude...keep learning and growing and the weights will too :grin:

Hehe Ness my attitude wasn't so fine yesterday :pfft: just get so disappointed when things don't go right. I'll have to try not to swear next weekend if I fail anything (touch wood i don't) lol. I see TT edited out my FAAAAARK as I was trying to push up the 47.5 bench lol

[morattigirl]

yea MG its all learning...viding yr lifts is a double edged sword. One day youll love it and nxt minute ya wish it wasnt on record lol.

i used to setup very much the same as you are doing now, infact i even managed to drudge up the ole footage from back in easter this year

Choice vid John and love the soundz too! We so need some decent shit playing in our gym anyway uh back to topic Have you changed your set up now? What are you doing differently?

[Big john]

check the Deadcomp thread i just posted my deads on there..youll notice quite a huge difference in the setup...abit more tight and compact, and i dont f*ck around with the bar anymore (as pman said early kinda screws u over mind wise)

[startinfromscratch]

next time you gonna post that retro shit, give a brother a headsup! lol

nice lifting chick - im not in a position to be dishing advice, but with the deads, i did the same thing, trying to 'emulate' a low hip style pull, when the reality was the i was getting my hips lower through rounding my lower back down, due to not being flexible.

I had a session with pman one on one, and he picked up on it straight away. when i changed to a higher hips position, not only was it more comfortable, but i pulled my best dead on the spot.

Video is key - keep taking regular video, including straight from the side, at hip height. youll make HUGE gains just by keeping watching yourself, trying new grips/stances/setups, and noting how it changes your form, and how hard the pull is. and youll soon find your ideal deadlifting setup.

just my 2c

Keep up the good work!

[Viking Power]

God it's actually painful for me to watch those DL's :disgusted:

But this is all part of the learning, can't wait to get back in there now :grin:

Hey mate,

First great effort mate and great attitude :clap: :clap: :clap:

Second - All the advice given so far is gold and it all will help, but just concentrate on one thing at a time if we all had perfect technique straight off we'll be genetic freaks, 8)

keep the great work going - awesome stuff we are always learning that's how we all become better MG :clap:

I just saw big Johns Deadlift video I'll better cut back on the burgers LOL see always learning

VP

[morattigirl]

next time you gonna post that retro shit, give a brother a headsup! lol

nice lifting chick - im not in a position to be dishing advice, but with the deads, i did the same thing, trying to 'emulate' a low hip style pull, when the reality was the i was getting my hips lower through rounding my lower back down, due to not being flexible.

I had a session with pman one on one, and he picked up on it straight away. when i changed to a higher hips position, not only was it more comfortable, but i pulled my best dead on the spot.

Video is key - keep taking regular video, including straight from the side, at hip height. youll make HUGE gains just by keeping watching yourself, trying new grips/stances/setups, and noting how it changes your form, and how hard the pull is. and youll soon find your ideal deadlifting setup.

just my 2c

Keep up the good work!

Thanks dude, and hell yes looks like I'll be investing in a video camera real soon :nod:

God it's actually painful for me to watch those DL's :disgusted:

But this is all part of the learning, can't wait to get back in there now :grin:

Hey mate,

First great effort mate and great attitude :clap: :clap: :clap:

Second - All the advice given so far is gold and it all will help, but just concentrate on one thing at a time if we all had perfect technique straight off we'll be genetic freaks, 8)

keep the great work going - awesome stuff we are always learning that's how we all become better MG :clap:

I just saw big Johns Deadlift video I'll better cut back on the burgers LOL see always learning

VP

Cheers VP, the advise has been awesome! Gonna re-evaluate my dead tomorrow because I know I have felt alot more (i don't know if comfortable is the right word) but comfortable when doing these before... as long as I can pick it up, squat it and bench it next Saturday I'll be happy :grin:

I WANT MY NAME ON THAT SHIELD!!!! :pfft:

[teamfatboy]

I WANT MY NAME ON THAT SHIELD!!!! :pfft:

Just saw the vids - impressive work MG! and with all that coaching, sure you'll do well next weekend :nod:

Good luck!

[morattigirl]

I WANT MY NAME ON THAT SHIELD!!!! :pfft:

Just saw the vids - impressive work MG! and with all that coaching, sure you'll do well next weekend :nod:

Good luck!

Thanks TFB!! Gotta a few things to remember and tweak but i'm fairly confident I can do it... and then I'm looking forward to a much needed and WAY overdue PISSUP!!! :nod:

[Chillicat]

Just got back from weekend away so only just saw this - nice work! I am in no position at all to offer feedback, as you look way better than me at everything :pfft:

I also thought your butt looked off the bench in your presses - and wondered if that was meant to be how you do it, I'm that clueless. I am always wondering how on earth to get the feet flat on the ground, as I can't manage getting them back, and on the ground flat at the same time - and thought that the butt off the bench might be the way. But with the other feedback noting but butt thing, so I guess it's not something I should try to get the feet flat!

But good work on your lifts

[TonganTerror]

dont know If its been mentioned morattigirl and I know we spoke of it on sat but maybe taking those plates out from under your feet will help your arse sit on the bench???

Or build a fat arse itll hang lower :pfft:

[morattigirl]

Just got back from weekend away so only just saw this - nice work! I am in no position at all to offer feedback, as you look way better than me at everything :pfft:

I also thought your butt looked off the bench in your presses - and wondered if that was meant to be how you do it, I'm that clueless. I am always wondering how on earth to get the feet flat on the ground, as I can't manage getting them back, and on the ground flat at the same time - and thought that the butt off the bench might be the way. But with the other feedback noting but butt thing, so I guess it's not something I should try to get the feet flat!

But good work on your lifts

Oh yay, hope you had a nice weekend away CC! Yeah when I watched back it looked like my butt not touching either but I'm positive I could feel it on there coz i'm conscious of it... maybe i should wear not so baggy shorts so can see properly next time and not nearly up them :oops: OR move the camera more side on :grin:

dont know If its been mentioned morattigirl and I know we spoke of it on sat but maybe taking those plates out from under your feet will help your arse sit on the bench???

Or build a fat arse itll hang lower :pfft:

Yup we did & I said to P-Man a few posts ago that I'm gonna ditch the plates also see how that goes

Build a fat arse TT? Lol yeah nah :pfft:

[startinfromscratch]

if thats yours, nice ink :nod:

[morattigirl]

if thats yours, nice ink :nod:

Cheers SFS :grin: yep it's mine

[AgentOrange]

MG how did you decide on that Ink design?

I have been wanting to do something for ages but am stumped as to what to get... a phrase, a picture.... or even where to have it done. In your female opinion where looks good on guys?

[startinfromscratch]

MG how did you decide on that Ink design?

I have been wanting to do something for ages but am stumped as to what to get... a phrase, a picture.... or even where to have it done. In your female opinion where looks good on guys?

get a full back jappa piece bro, real talk :nod:

motherfuckers love it!

[morattigirl]

MG how did you decide on that Ink design?

I have been wanting to do something for ages but am stumped as to what to get... a phrase, a picture.... or even where to have it done. In your female opinion where looks good on guys?

Uh that design I just jumped on one of the tattoo websites & looked over & over designs Tattoo Johnny I think it was? Found one similar to that and took it into the studio, this chick redesigned it to suit as it's actually a cover-up of my very 1st tattoo.

Hmmm tattoos on guys =P~ Personally for me I love tatts on shoulders/arms/back/legs/calves oh shit lol anywhere really, depending on what picture or design your getting as to where you would put it, if you're looking at a phrase or writing I would say inner forearm. Do it AO, once you start you won't be able to stop :pfft: It's fucken addictive and HOT :grin:

[AgentOrange]

Do it AO, once you start you won't be able to stop :pfft: It's fucken addictive and HOT :grin:

SIGN ME UP :pfft:

[TonganTerror]

moratti girls two favourite things combined do that AO then your in luck bro 8)

[TonganTerror]

Hmmm tattoos on guys =P~ Personally for me I love tatts on shoulders/arms/back/legs/calves oh shit lol anywhere really, and HOT :grin:

signed up and booked In AO hows 11am tomorrow :grin: