Tom0Blom0
Level 1 Valued Member
Hi all, I've posted on here once before for a form check and it was very helpful. I have recently been trying to graduate to single arm swings with a 24kg bell. I felt like my two-arm swings were going well for a while. In the last week or two I have noticed tennis elbow starting to flare up. I've had issues with it in the past as well as general ulnar nerve issues (often linked to guitar playing) but I'm also concerned by form with swings is not great and could be making things worse/actually causing the issue.
A little background: I'm 33, 220 (trying to cut weight with dieting, but just got back on the wagon), 5'11. Not an athlete but I have had history of working out, primarily things like p90x or lifting on my own (nothing major and limited structure/guidance). I've been doing S&S since September starting around 3-4 days a week but for the last several months I've been doing 5 days per week working my way from a 12kg (mostly to learn the form) to a 24kg bell. I have a 32kg bell but I'd kill myself if I used it for anything other than deadlifts. I was getting faster up until I started noticing the elbow issues and I think i ultimately was pushing to build speed instead of listening to my body and pacing myself appropriately.
Anyway - any feedback on my form would be greatly appreciated. I've been trying to find a coach in the area to help with my form but i've been unsuccessful. Sorry if the camera angle isn't sufficient. I can take it from farther away if need be. I'd heard side shots were more helpful for swings. Forgive the lack of editing. I'm not a pro with that yet...
Deadlifts:
Two-arm swings:
Right-arm singles:
Left-arm singles:
Also - I wonder if anyone has any thoughts on how I should proceed with S&S while my elbow is healing. I have been doing tyler twists for a couple of days now to help out; Should I stop swings altogether? Stop S&S for a bit (i took a week off from TGU and focused on two-arm swings and deadlifts but I don't want to lose progress)?
I'm a big fan of sticking with S&S and getting to the point that I can meet the Simple criteria w/ a 32kg before starting to deviate from the program but now I'm psyching myself out thinking I'm going to hurt myself without some guidance. Thanks in advance!
A little background: I'm 33, 220 (trying to cut weight with dieting, but just got back on the wagon), 5'11. Not an athlete but I have had history of working out, primarily things like p90x or lifting on my own (nothing major and limited structure/guidance). I've been doing S&S since September starting around 3-4 days a week but for the last several months I've been doing 5 days per week working my way from a 12kg (mostly to learn the form) to a 24kg bell. I have a 32kg bell but I'd kill myself if I used it for anything other than deadlifts. I was getting faster up until I started noticing the elbow issues and I think i ultimately was pushing to build speed instead of listening to my body and pacing myself appropriately.
Anyway - any feedback on my form would be greatly appreciated. I've been trying to find a coach in the area to help with my form but i've been unsuccessful. Sorry if the camera angle isn't sufficient. I can take it from farther away if need be. I'd heard side shots were more helpful for swings. Forgive the lack of editing. I'm not a pro with that yet...
Deadlifts:
Two-arm swings:
Right-arm singles:
Left-arm singles:
Also - I wonder if anyone has any thoughts on how I should proceed with S&S while my elbow is healing. I have been doing tyler twists for a couple of days now to help out; Should I stop swings altogether? Stop S&S for a bit (i took a week off from TGU and focused on two-arm swings and deadlifts but I don't want to lose progress)?
I'm a big fan of sticking with S&S and getting to the point that I can meet the Simple criteria w/ a 32kg before starting to deviate from the program but now I'm psyching myself out thinking I'm going to hurt myself without some guidance. Thanks in advance!