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11 Mistakes that Make Your Squat Look Like GARBAGE
Starting Strength Coach Phil Meggers covers 11 common squat errors and how to fix them so you can have a stronger and more efficient squat.
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4 Key Things to Do AFTER You Lift Weights
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What should you be doing after you lift weights so that you get the most out of your strength training? Starting Strength Coach Phil Meggers covers 4 actions to take when you finish lifting. Whenever you want even more Testify in your life, here are some free resources: Book a free intro and strategy session with us: testifysc.com/free-intro Pick up a free copy of Testify’s Squat Guide: 12 Tips...
4 Simple Exercises to Get Stronger, Feel Better, and Have More Energy in 2025
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Want to get stronger, feel better (look better too!), and have more energy in the new year? Starting Strength Coach Phil Meggers covers 4 simple exercises to help you achieve your fitness and health goals. Whenever you want even more Testify in your life, here are some free resources: Book a free intro and strategy session with us: testifysc.com/free-intro Pick up a free copy of Testify’s Squat...
The #1 Rule for Strength Training
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What's the most important thing in strength training? It might not be what you think it is. Starting Strength Coach Phil Meggers explains. Whenever you want even more Testify in your life, here are some free resources: Book a free intro and strategy session with us: testifysc.com/free-intro Pick up a free copy of Testify’s Squat Guide: 12 Tips to Improve Your Squat Now here: lp.constantcontactp...
FIX Your Bench Press in under 2 Minutes: STOP Benching Vertically
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Are you bench pressing with a vertical bar path? Don't. Starting Strength Coach Phil Meggers why this is a problem and how to fix it. Whenever you want even more Testify in your life, here are some free resources: Book a free intro and strategy session with us: testifysc.com/free-intro Pick up a free copy of Testify’s Squat Guide: 12 Tips to Improve Your Squat Now here: lp.constantcontactpages....
The Mistake that is RUINING Your Deadlift (FAST FIX)
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This deadlift mistake is easy to make and it makes the deadlift harder than it should be, but it's also a quick fix. Starting Strength Coach Phil Meggers explains. Whenever you want even more Testify in your life, here are some free resources: Book a free intro and strategy session with us: testifysc.com/free-intro Pick up a free copy of Testify’s Squat Guide: 12 Tips to Improve Your Squat Now ...
The Perfect Squat in 1 Minute | How to Squat Correctly
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Learn the correct technique for squatting in 60 seconds. Starting Strength Coach Phil Meggers how to squat safely, effectively, and efficiently. Whenever you want even more Testify in your life, here are some free resources: Book a free intro and strategy session with us: testifysc.com/free-intro Pick up a free copy of Testify’s Squat Guide: 12 Tips to Improve Your Squat Now here: lp.constantco...
4 Ways You're Using Your Wrist Wraps WRONG! (The Complete Guide to Using Wrist Wraps Correctly)
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How should you use your wrist wraps? There are a number of mistakes lifters make without knowing it. Starting Strength Coach Phil Meggers covers 4 common errors as well as how to fix them. Whenever you want even more Testify in your life, here are some free resources: Book a free intro and strategy session with us: testifysc.com/free-intro Pick up a free copy of Testify’s Squat Guide: 12 Tips t...
1 HUGE Mistake Self-Taught Deadlifters Make (Deadlift Tips)
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If you're committing this deadlift error, then you're making your deadlifts horribly inefficient, and you're significantly limiting the amount of weight on the bar. Starting Strength Coach Phil Meggers explains. Whenever you want even more Testify in your life, here are some free resources: Book a free intro and strategy session with us: testifysc.com/free-intro Pick up a free copy of Testify’s...
How Not to DIE on the Bench Press | How to Bench Alone SAFELY (2 easy tips)
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Bench pressing by yourself? It can be the most dangerous lift in the weight room, but it can also be incredibly safe with these two easy tips. Starting Strength Coach Phil Meggers explains. Interested in getting stronger but not sure how to start? At Testify Strength & Conditioning, we help people of all ages and abilities - no matter where they live - get stronger so they can live better. Call...
These 3 Easy Fixes Can Blow Up your Squat (plus bonus tip)
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Want a better, stronger squat? Starting Strength Coach Phil Meggers covers three easy tips to help you out and includes a bonus tip as well. Whenever you want even more Testify in your life, here are some free resources: Book a free intro and strategy session with us: testifysc.com/free-intro Pick up a free copy of Testify’s Squat Guide: 12 Tips to Improve Your Squat Now here: lp.constantcontac...
What You Don't Know About Your Barbell is KILLING Your Lifts (Barbell Basics)
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If you don't know this about the barbell you lift with, you might be messing up your lifts. Starting Strength Coach Phil Meggers covers the difference between power bars, weightlifting bars (i.e., Olympic bars), dual-knurl bars, and how to easily tell the difference. Interested in getting stronger but not sure how to start? At Testify Strength & Conditioning, we help people of all ages and abil...
The Bench Press DISASTER You Had No Idea You Were Causing
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Got a weak bench press? You might be missing out on a vital aspect of the lift that's commonly forgotten. Starting Strength Coach Phil Meggers explains. Interested in getting stronger but not sure how to start? At Testify Strength & Conditioning, we help people of all ages and abilities - no matter where they live - get stronger so they can live better. Call us today (531-333-2872) or click the...
3 Habits that Instantly Boost Your Deadlift (Starting Strength Coach Explains)
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Starting Strength Coach Phil Meggers covers 3 habits that will improve your deadlift and add weight to the bar immediately. Interested in getting stronger but not sure how to start? At Testify Strength & Conditioning, we help people of all ages and abilities - no matter where they live - get stronger so they can live better. Call us today (531-333-2872) or click the link below to get started! t...
Shorter Workouts! | More Gains in Less Time (Optimal Training Explained)
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Shorter Workouts! | More Gains in Less Time (Optimal Training Explained)
"What I find horrifying, even more than death..."
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"What I find horrifying, even more than death..."
7 Signs You're Using Your Lifting Equipment WRONG
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7 Signs You're Using Your Lifting Equipment WRONG
Starting Strength Coach Reveals the WORST Thing To Do with Your Squat
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Starting Strength Coach Reveals the WORST Thing To Do with Your Squat
(7 Mistakes) When Using Weight Lifting Equipment...
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(7 Mistakes) When Using Weight Lifting Equipment...
4 ERRORS Beginners Make that Experienced Lifters NEVER Do (plus a bonus tip)
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4 ERRORS Beginners Make that Experienced Lifters NEVER Do (plus a bonus tip)
STOP Making These MISTAKES With Your Lifting Gear | Part 1: Straps, Wraps, Plates, and more...
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STOP Making These MISTAKES With Your Lifting Gear | Part 1: Straps, Wraps, Plates, and more...
Want a BIGGER Bench Press? | Use These FOUR Tactics
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Want a BIGGER Bench Press? | Use These FOUR Tactics
You're (Probably) Destroying Your Press . . . Before You Even Start. | Overhead Press
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You're (Probably) Destroying Your Press . . . Before You Even Start. | Overhead Press
Should I POWER Jerk, SQUAT Jerk, or SPLIT Jerk?!
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Should I POWER Jerk, SQUAT Jerk, or SPLIT Jerk?!
3 Tactics to Triage Your Deadlift FAST (plus a bonus tactic) | Get a Bigger Deadlift NOW
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3 Tactics to Triage Your Deadlift FAST (plus a bonus tactic) | Get a Bigger Deadlift NOW
8 Things Successful Lifters Do Before Squatting HEAVY (plus 2 BONUS tips)
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8 Things Successful Lifters Do Before Squatting HEAVY (plus 2 BONUS tips)
Power Snatch vs Squat Snatch vs Split Snatch: Which Should YOU Do? | Olympic Weightlifting Technique
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Power Snatch vs Squat Snatch vs Split Snatch: Which Should YOU Do? | Olympic Weightlifting Technique
3 Beginner Press Mistakes to Avoid | How to Triage Your (Overhead) Press FAST
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3 Beginner Press Mistakes to Avoid | How to Triage Your (Overhead) Press FAST
8 Things Successful Lifters Do Before Benching HEAVY (plus BONUS tip)
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8 Things Successful Lifters Do Before Benching HEAVY (plus BONUS tip)
99% of Beginners Don't Know Which CLEAN to Perform: POWER vs SQUAT vs SPLIT
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99% of Beginners Don't Know Which CLEAN to Perform: POWER vs SQUAT vs SPLIT

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  • @yobuddi
    @yobuddi День тому

    As someone who did coached SS workouts for a couple of years, it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Friendly, safe environment with like minded people. Got super strong and kept with it in my home gym. I didn’t know this guy but all Starting Strength coaches are all trained the same and actually have to pass a very rigorous practical. If you think you’re too old to lift, think again. I witnessed many many men and women in their fifties, sixties, and seventies get strong and kick butt.

    • @TestifySC
      @TestifySC День тому

      Thanks, Hank, for the wonderful comment, and that's great to hear that you've kept at it!

  • @tommynikon2283
    @tommynikon2283 2 дні тому

    I see ALOT of FAT people in this video…is this a NEBRASKA thing? I’d suggest putting down two things…a fork, and the heavy weights. ALOT more cardio and/or circuit….because the abdominal adipose don’t lie!

  • @rebeccatrono3376
    @rebeccatrono3376 3 дні тому

    Great, accessible video! I would suggest, however, that people need to keep their eyes up when squatting. The body follows the gaze, so a person will fold down when eyes are focused down.

  • @Joseph-xh3hx
    @Joseph-xh3hx 3 дні тому

    I’ve done high and low bar squats. Got more strength from high bar so I don’t get your point. Not everyone responds the same way

  • @BK-gh9us
    @BK-gh9us 3 дні тому

    It’s really nice and inspiring to see regular folks of various ages and abilities doing the work. I watch many of these types of vids, and (the AI 🤖 ones especially) will show young, fit people doing the exercises.

    • @TestifySC
      @TestifySC 3 дні тому

      Thank you very much! We’ve got people of all ages (and strength levels) from kids all the way up to people in their 80s and even 90s :-)

  • @Buzz_Kill71
    @Buzz_Kill71 3 дні тому

    Whoa... That worked.😂 thanks

    • @TestifySC
      @TestifySC 3 дні тому

      Glad it helped, and you’re welcome!

  • @jeffreywalker4133
    @jeffreywalker4133 3 дні тому

    Most of these folks are doing good morning back squats. Hard on the back and much less quadriceps involvement.

  • @JeffreyPia
    @JeffreyPia 4 дні тому

    Lost me at the 1st point. wtf is wrong w/ a high-bar squat

  • @b.f.skinner4383
    @b.f.skinner4383 4 дні тому

    Very helpful, thank you!

  • @kenfreeman8888
    @kenfreeman8888 5 днів тому

    The real world examples helped. Sitting and standing, picking up a laundry basket, etc. I can visualize those to understand the movements. Thanks.

    • @TestifySC
      @TestifySC 4 дні тому

      You’re very welcome, and I’m glad the examples helped!

  • @BillLinAZ
    @BillLinAZ 5 днів тому

    At soon to be 63, I love seeing older people lifting weights. Stay strong folks.

  • @kerryjlynch1
    @kerryjlynch1 5 днів тому

    Thank you for helping ordinary people train, and featuring them in your video. Years ago, when I became eligible, I switched from a chain gym (full or bros & babes) to my local Senior Center. The level of camaraderie, support, and determination to be a better human has inspiring.

    • @TestifySC
      @TestifySC 5 днів тому

      You're very welcome, and that's great to hear about all of the camaraderie, support and determination! Merry Christmas!

  • @I.am.interested
    @I.am.interested 5 днів тому

    The advice is appreciated. Thank you for sharing. 🙏

    • @TestifySC
      @TestifySC 5 днів тому

      You’re very welcome - I’m glad it was helpful!

  • @populer208
    @populer208 6 днів тому

    Great, quick video! But Chuck Taylors aren't squishy if you remove the insole. You only need squat shoes if you lack the ankle mobility to squat properly. And the lowbar squat doesnt demand much ankle mobility...

  • @CameronS437
    @CameronS437 6 днів тому

    Brike the chase 💪💪

  • @AdStellae-
    @AdStellae- 6 днів тому

    I don't know whether I should cry or laugh at this. You're making weightlifters use low bar for their squats? What. Sidenote: What's the best Sinclair score one of your weightlifters have hit? Male or female.

  • @connorism69
    @connorism69 6 днів тому

    High-bar squats for the win!

  • @thohangst
    @thohangst 6 днів тому

    Addendum: I haven't seen it very often. Maybe twice in the last five years, but don't squat in socks. That's a Darwin award right there. Lifting shoes will help a bit with butt wink as well.

  • @thohangst
    @thohangst 6 днів тому

    When you squat, hold your breath like you're going underwater, and you get to breathe again at the top. Somebody once told me, that.

    • @TestifySC
      @TestifySC 6 днів тому

      That's a good analogy :-)

  • @BrowningFirearms
    @BrowningFirearms 6 днів тому

    Sorry, I switched to high bar and I'm never going back.

    • @robcubed9557
      @robcubed9557 6 днів тому

      I alternate them. I can lift more with the low bar and I feel the squat more in my glutes and hamstrings. But I prefer the high bar due to the increased range of motion.

    • @Melmoth191
      @Melmoth191 5 днів тому

      I just switched too and I can actually feel that my legs had to work. Specifically the quads of course. I low-barred for years and got no growth in my legs. Nothing was happening but I was getting a much stronger mid back and a thick abdomen. I don't mind that but I missed the days of leaving the gym on jelly legs like when I high-barred naturally in high school and college. I get the low bar and I think it's right but I wasn't getting leg growth and my progress was so slow because of that. It's weird to have squatted for years (low bar) and my legs didn't develop at all, thus my squat was plateau'd

  • @keysersoze5920
    @keysersoze5920 6 днів тому

    Check-out Idalberto Arranda for THE best squats you’ll ever see.

  • @keysersoze5920
    @keysersoze5920 6 днів тому

    Pause squats are brutal.

  • @keysersoze5920
    @keysersoze5920 6 днів тому

    High bar squat = Olympic squat. Low bar squat = good morning squat.

  • @alexd7977
    @alexd7977 6 днів тому

    Real solid video

    • @TestifySC
      @TestifySC 6 днів тому

      Thanks, Alex - glad you liked it!

  • @GF-qb3uo
    @GF-qb3uo 6 днів тому

    As Johnny Candito will attest, people who high bar squat are morally superior.

  • @SeniorGymBro-Tom
    @SeniorGymBro-Tom 7 днів тому

    Thank you Phil! At the gym today, I’ll work on 3 mistakes that you covered here. Merry Christmas to you and everyone at your gym! Tom (Phoenix, AZ)

    • @TestifySC
      @TestifySC 7 днів тому

      You're welcome, Tom, and that's great! Merry Christmas to you and yours as well!

  • @matthewstrauts5427
    @matthewstrauts5427 7 днів тому

    Always enjoy seeing someone squatting heavy with the weight way up and resting right on the cervical vertebrae.

  • @kevinitdone
    @kevinitdone 7 днів тому

    These never get old. Thank you

    • @TestifySC
      @TestifySC 7 днів тому

      Thanks for the kind words, and you’re welcome!

  • @diegocastillo5400
    @diegocastillo5400 7 днів тому

    Why does my bar drift forward when I begin the pull?

  • @dondaugherty3138
    @dondaugherty3138 7 днів тому

    I'm 67 and just started resistance training again after four years of just not caring about it. When I was 61 a navy doctor pretty much ripped me a new one for doing resistance training. I kept it up for awhile, but just couldn't eat enough to keep up with my workouts, Plus I was working12 hour night shifts. I'm retired now, so as I said I've restarted my strength journey. I just found your videos the other day and will be watching more of them. I do want to incorporate some strong man stuff as well as some steel mace into my workouts, but for now it's mainly barbell dumb bell and calisthenics.

  • @c2ryder723
    @c2ryder723 9 днів тому

    I believe that explaining the difference between high-bar and low-bar back squats would be more helpful for critics. In my experience, most people are unaware of them

  • @I.am.interested
    @I.am.interested 9 днів тому

    Always great content from you. Simple, straightforward. Thank you.

    • @TestifySC
      @TestifySC 9 днів тому

      You’re welcome, and thanks for the kind words!

  • @user-fl5lr1nm5v
    @user-fl5lr1nm5v 10 днів тому

    Great content!

  • @tmann986
    @tmann986 12 днів тому

    You forgot about bro lifting. It is just how much you bench and how much can you curl 😎

    • @TestifySC
      @TestifySC 11 днів тому

      That’s an excellent point :-)

  • @drattoX
    @drattoX 12 днів тому

    This helped me so much, thank u

    • @TestifySC
      @TestifySC 12 днів тому

      You’re very welcome - I’m glad it helped!

  • @BackyardWeightlifting
    @BackyardWeightlifting 12 днів тому

    Maybe I’m a gear nut, but I love and swear by the Lockjaw Pro, and I just now bought a pair of Rouge Competition Collars. Maybe just for the novelty when I go for PR attempts, but I can understand in a commercial gym setting they gonna get trashed. Local meets I’ve been to they never seem to use the comp collars, not even at the state meet. Weird, out of the four gyms I’ve been to, only one actually uses the comp collars. I loved that DIY platform and jerk block videos btw. Thanks for sharing.

  • @maxzhao8331
    @maxzhao8331 12 днів тому

    great video! All this diy stuff is saving me money 👍

    • @TestifySC
      @TestifySC 12 днів тому

      Thanks, and glad to hear it!

  • @thecastle09
    @thecastle09 12 днів тому

    Why do I feel sore almost painful on my inner thighs? Actually really bad….ugh

  • @BeyondCashed
    @BeyondCashed 12 днів тому

    i just find it a bit easier to get reps in when i look more up

  • @andyashcroft9316
    @andyashcroft9316 13 днів тому

    squat's at start of video are a real back killer!!!!!

  • @maxzhao8331
    @maxzhao8331 13 днів тому

    Awesome diy just made one!

    • @TestifySC
      @TestifySC 13 днів тому

      Thanks, and I'm glad it was useful for you - hope you get a lot of use out of it!

  • @maxzhao8331
    @maxzhao8331 13 днів тому

    great video!

  • @jd0879
    @jd0879 13 днів тому

    Jesus. Half this video is useless ranting. Just give us the information

  • @justin3993
    @justin3993 13 днів тому

    I've kept a bunch of plates on a cheap bar for about a year and it never bent. Tbh that one is kinda silly.

  • @csn583
    @csn583 13 днів тому

    1:10 🤣😂🤣 That is not how steel works!

  • @Gettothegone
    @Gettothegone 13 днів тому

    Squat form is horrible

    • @hipdrive
      @hipdrive 13 днів тому

      How so

    • @rapmann
      @rapmann 13 днів тому

      Form will breakdown somewhat under heavy loads. Form Police usually don't even lift.

    • @Gettothegone
      @Gettothegone 13 днів тому

      @@rapmann your form breakdown that much means too much weight. Widen your stance and work on strengthening your hips. Getting in the habit of poor form with heavy weights will guarantee an injury

    • @rapmann
      @rapmann 13 днів тому

      @@Gettothegone That was a small amount breakdown. If he goodmorning'd even 20% more of that squat then I'd agree. But this is more a symptom of pushing yourself. Also, this small snippet probably doesn't translate into that lifter's everyday so your comment is still rude and meaningless.

    • @culdeus9559
      @culdeus9559 13 днів тому

      It's a good morning swuat to full depth on a wide stance. At some point unavoidable with longer femurs and wide like that.

  • @DVW1983
    @DVW1983 13 днів тому

    Does this guy even lift?

    • @jasonclark4791
      @jasonclark4791 13 днів тому

      Yes and he’s quite strong . If you would watch his videos instead of leaving Hater comments, you would probably find a video of him pulling 600. But I’m sure that’s Not as strong as you Now is it .

    • @DVW1983
      @DVW1983 13 днів тому

      @jasonclark4791 I'm only at 535.

    • @orthrusfury8739
      @orthrusfury8739 12 днів тому

      No, in this video he only talks about

    • @DVW1983
      @DVW1983 12 днів тому

      @@orthrusfury8739 nice

  • @kartch32
    @kartch32 13 днів тому

    1. Flex for your wife while you’re still pumped up. 2. Eat a doughnut because you’ve earned it! 3. Fall asleep on the couch because you’re old and worn out. 4. Nothing else because you’re already asleep.

  • @fabmeg
    @fabmeg 14 днів тому

    Thanks! - you’ve finally ‘cleaned’ all that confusion I had around those lifts and I could never remember which one’s which!

    • @TestifySC
      @TestifySC 14 днів тому

      Ha! You’re very welcome, and I’m glad it was helpful!

  • @idliviu
    @idliviu 14 днів тому

    Nice and clear explanations, thanks!

    • @TestifySC
      @TestifySC 14 днів тому

      Glad it was helpful, and you’re welcome!