Hey, it works for me... but then again I use light weight... and occasionally glance at the mirror (if its there, use it, I say ) I try not to stare

I agree with your statement about feeling the movement and coordinating the body. Eventually, it will become a habit.

Hi Korry. There's nothing wrong with checking your form in the mirror. Just don't obsess and stare of course. Another good way to check your form is to have an experienced lifter watch your sets. YMMV because if you ask a powerlifter on Monday, a bodybuilder on Wednesday, and a 117 pound girl on Friday to watch your sets of squats or deadlifts you will get 3 different opinions. Even then, each person is at a different experience level.

And another problem is that each lifter knows what works for themselves, not you. Many beginners make the mistake of projecting their own experiences onto everyone in the gym. I like to call it the know-it-all stage. It's the one just after beginner. So there are my reasons why I like your answer..."Hey, it works for me".

Good Luck

Oh ok...

Thanks for clarifying the issue, Mudknife... makes sense that people with different physiques, and different fitness goals, different levels would assess the situation to fit their particular needs...

Thanks again,
Korry

...you may want to consider strenghtening your core (abs and lower back) before doing these exercises. Weight belts don't provide near as much support as your (God-given weight belt) core muscles. Oh yeah -- be VERY strict with form (for every weight lifting exercise), it is WAY more important than how much weight you use.

Just my 2 cents.

Ken

Hi Ken, yea what you say makes sense. Thanks