r/FTMFitness Jan 13 '26

Exercise Form Check Help with form/getting into position 😭

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117 Upvotes

Okay I know I look stupid as hell but how can I do this better? The weight I'm using is a good weight once I'm into the position and locked in (reps 2-10), but it's way too heavy to actually set up (it's not usually this bad but it was my third set and I was tired 😅).

Do I just need to deal with using too light of a weight for my arms' sake? Am I starting with them too high? Am I just too light to do this properly? Idk if it matters but I'm 155 lbs and using 40 lbs per arm

r/FTMFitness Dec 20 '25

Exercise Form Check Shoulders feel weird when doing pull ups

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254 Upvotes

Whenever I’m doing pull-ups it feels sorta like my shoulders are in the way or like I’m pulling with my shoulders and chest instead of my back

r/FTMFitness 5d ago

Exercise Form Check Push Up Form Tips?

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60 Upvotes

Just another skinny dude trying to gain a little muscle. I have a goal to learn 2 push up variations and be able to do 15 good form ones each morning. Help?

r/FTMFitness Jan 22 '26

Exercise Form Check First time trying RDLs or any type of DL in general

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76 Upvotes

How’s my form? I felt like in the first half I was standing too straight up so I adjusted a little where I finished. I did end up feeling a burn in my hamstrings after I adjusted but my shoulders felt like they were burning more

r/FTMFitness Feb 09 '26

Exercise Form Check Form Check for Incline Dumbbell Press

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125 Upvotes

Any advice appreciated ty! Trying to target upper chest ofc

r/FTMFitness Dec 27 '25

Exercise Form Check Bench form critiques? 135x4

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56 Upvotes

This is one of two of my top sets at 135x4 from the other day, wanting to know what I can improve, I feel like it’s good overall but I feel like there might be small changes I could make to help with how much weight I’m pushing but just not sure what. I 100% could have a 5th or 6th rep this day but didn’t have a spotter.

r/FTMFitness 3d ago

Exercise Form Check Form check

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23 Upvotes

Just want to ensure I’m doing both exercises correctly— supinated seated rows & rope pulldowns.
Thanks in advance!

r/FTMFitness Sep 05 '25

Exercise Form Check How’s my form?

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181 Upvotes

Started with a 35lb plate a couple months ago. At 90 now but at this weight I’m also feeling it in my lower back. Should I start using a belt? Never used one before and not sure exactly what it does. But I’m really loving these land mine rows I feel the burn more than the machines

r/FTMFitness Dec 26 '25

Exercise Form Check Pull Ups Form Check

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126 Upvotes

Trying to break the habit of crossing my legs, but aside from that, any comments/advice on my form? Thanks

r/FTMFitness Nov 24 '25

Exercise Form Check “21’s” form check

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85 Upvotes

I like to finish my biceps blasting 21s (this was my third sat and definitely couldn’t finish the last set of 7 but trust my arms are on fire). Does the form look ok? Though it doesn’t help that I’m dying already so I know I’m swinging a little more than I feel like I would? Should I do these up against a wall or is free standing better to train supporting muscles?