General How-To’s and Tips: Here is a great video How to Film Your Barbell Lifts from The Strength Co. Make sure you use a quality tripod that’s adjustable to chest or head height.
The Squat: Film the squat from a rear quarter with the camera about chest height. Make sure you frame the entire body when standing straight up. Also, don’t forget to trim the footage to start right before the lift begins and end after the lift is complete.
The Deadlift: Film the deadlift from the front quarter with the camera about hip or chest height. The frame of the picture should include your entire body when standing tall. Also, don’t forget to trim the footage to start right before the lift begins and end after the lift is complete.
The Press: Film the press from either a side profile, or a rear quarter with the camera about chest height. The frame should include your feet and the top of the barbell and plates when fully locked out at the top of the movement. Also, don’t forget to trim the footage to start right before the lift begins and end after the lift is complete.
The Bench Press: Film the bench press from a high front quarter looking down on the lifter. The frame should include your feet and well as the entire width of the bar at lockout. Also, don’t forget to trim the footage to start right before the lift begins and end after the lift is complete.