My newest animation....WEIGHT-SWORD-LIFTING!
I added in small things to emphasize strain....sliding front leg,slipping sword and the shaky back foot....
I think i has easing down so can iziz bee medzbinginer?
Actually this one was way too bad for your standards. Usually you ARE med beginner.
This is more like low beginner. There is barely easing, the feet are slippery, and the back is stiff. If I were you, I'd try to do bending first before adding swords and other stuff. The basic movement for something is what is needed before adding other objects wich distract you from making a good animation.
Try looking at this:
lowest fps

Study the movements a bit, and try to make a normal stretch like this.
Notice that the stick isn't leaning forward. Your body doesn't lean forward when stretching or bending, it tries to keep balance by having the back move as well. This way the centre of gravity stays in the middle of the body. This keeps you from falling.