How to film a form check on your phone

By Con, founder of Music Wide Selfie · Updated 22 October 2026

Short answerPut the phone at hip height, side-on to the movement for squats and deadlifts and at about 45° for presses, far enough back to see your whole body and the bar. Film the full set.

Squat and deadlift: side-on, hip height.
Bench and overhead press: 45° from the front.
Lunges and running: side-on and from behind.
Keep the whole body and the bar in frame for every rep.

Form videos help you spot problems, but a qualified coach is the best way to fix technique safely.

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