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@pinkpater Ugh. I figured as much. I'm thinking it's me compensating for my tight calves/Achilles Heel by trying to get parallel by butt winking. Thank you for the link! I will keep my eyes up front! Thank you!

@dawn16 I have a pretty pronounced arch when standing regularly, so it probably is being exacerbated with the weight on top of my shoulder. I'll try and see what I can do about it, but it's kind of my natural posture. It's probably related to the core failure in the OHP, so I'll keep working...

@dawn16 Will do! Thank you!

@roger1234 I don't really feel it in my back, but I see what you're saying. I have a naturally prominent arch in my back but it looks like a core failure to me (correct me if you disagree). I will deload and reassess. Thank you!

@needhisgrace Oh my goodness! I'm glad I can help! It's the only "rack" at my gym, so I was just working with what I have! I throw the smith machine bar to the top of the opposite side that I'm working on because the stabilizing bars get in the way. Expect to get some funny looks from the...

@dawn16 Oooh I get it! I might not be able to do it exactly like that picture because of my calves, but I totally understand what you're saying now. It's almost like I have to box squat to get into position? Or at least think more about sitting back as opposed to centering over the bar. I will...

@dawn16 I'm confused. How can you keep your shins perpendicular? I assume you are talking about on the way down from the top of the lift?

@dawn16 Hahaha I don't think I can forget that image anytime soon, so that'll definitely help! Thank you for the feedback!

@dawn16 I'm following the grip width of making my forearms perpendicular to the ground at the bottom of the OHP, ever so slightly shoulder width apart. I have a feeling I'm not activating my glutes enough, so thanks for the tidbit! I've been trying to go down on a 3 count, but maybe I need to...

@hope79 Yeah I know I'm lifting at a deficit, but I'm so close to using the 45lbs that I'm not going to fuss over it too much. Hopefully with slightly more strength, the placement of the bar will correct itself. I also saw your suggestion for weightlifting shoes and I'm seriously considering...

Hi all, I'm back again after stretching out my calves and working on getting parallel with my squats. I also need a check on my deadlift and overhead press. 95lb squats 115lb deadlift 65lb OHP Thanks for your assistance!

@rustedspurs4 HIFW right now! :D Thank you for all your hard work!