He has the ideal proportions for a high bar squat. A long torso and short femurs allow him to maintain good leverage at the bottom so that his back isn't overloaded.
He's a GOAT, but definitely take the lessons from him and this video. A strong core and back is key to breaking through to higher weights in the squat.
Another potentially enormous benefit of rearward hip travel is lessening the stress on the knees, particularly from the bottom. I have very good ankle mobility and used to have an extremely upright backsquat, with zero rearwards hip travel from the bottom of the squat. It looked great aesthetically to me, however as my strength increased my knees protested loudly. It took months for them to recover. The "solution" was pushing my hips rearward directly from the bottom, increasing the shin to floor angle early in the ascent. This was and is a complete game changer, with zero pain and much better performance. It is till a very upright backsquat, just a tad more balanced and much much more forgiving on the knees due to the change in leverages (shin angle). Can warmly recommend anyone dealing with achy knees and a vertical backsquat to try this out.
Honestly the same deal for me. I even moved my stance out a bit, and lowered the bar on my back. Still high bar back squat with pretty upright torso, but feels infinitely better.
@@YuvrajSingh-hr9rh go for it mate! I found it super beneficial to film my technique from the side before and after, its so helpful for adjusting technique. And it might feel a tad more leant over but if you watch the video its probably still very upright unless you really overdo it. The que that worked for me is pressing the knees straight back instead of "standing straight up".
The other thing about lu and his squat jerk is just how asthetic it is. When many lifters squat jerk it can look awkward and uncomfortable but he is so perfectly built for that style of lift he can make it look both effortless and asthetic
Id argue that the physics mentioned during the part on the back extensions is flawed. Back extensions wont develope the spinal erectors very well due to the hip extensors being put in a "weak" position. This is obvious if you try to do back raises with a 100kg barbell behind your head, versus doing a squat or goodmorning with the same weight. One will be a lot harder than the other, but the load on the back is the same. Meaning the back is not the limiting factor.
This is a an L take. Do back extensions and feel which muscles get worked the most, then do the same with good mornings. Back extensions work the spinal erectors, much more
The 2 things: 1. Being born with short femurs and perfect leverages helps, try to do that 2. Potentially start weightlifting as a young kid while on state supervision.
My body structure is really different from Lu's, but still he's one of my greatest inspiration when it comes to squatting
Yeah his lack of upper back tightness against the bar is really incredible
He's really built to squat.
He has the ideal proportions for a high bar squat. A long torso and short femurs allow him to maintain good leverage at the bottom so that his back isn't overloaded.
He's a GOAT, but definitely take the lessons from him and this video. A strong core and back is key to breaking through to higher weights in the squat.
Another potentially enormous benefit of rearward hip travel is lessening the stress on the knees, particularly from the bottom. I have very good ankle mobility and used to have an extremely upright backsquat, with zero rearwards hip travel from the bottom of the squat. It looked great aesthetically to me, however as my strength increased my knees protested loudly. It took months for them to recover. The "solution" was pushing my hips rearward directly from the bottom, increasing the shin to floor angle early in the ascent. This was and is a complete game changer, with zero pain and much better performance. It is till a very upright backsquat, just a tad more balanced and much much more forgiving on the knees due to the change in leverages (shin angle). Can warmly recommend anyone dealing with achy knees and a vertical backsquat to try this out.
What you describe is exactly like my case. Will absolutely give your recommendation a try.
Honestly the same deal for me. I even moved my stance out a bit, and lowered the bar on my back. Still high bar back squat with pretty upright torso, but feels infinitely better.
@@YuvrajSingh-hr9rh go for it mate! I found it super beneficial to film my technique from the side before and after, its so helpful for adjusting technique. And it might feel a tad more leant over but if you watch the video its probably still very upright unless you really overdo it. The que that worked for me is pressing the knees straight back instead of "standing straight up".
@@andrewmontgomery1763 nice, dialing in what works best for oneself is such a rewarding process 😁
What you described is also my squat. Ill try it out
Great analysis and some fantastic tips! Won't make my next run at the RTA any easier, but might make it look & feel a bit better.
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Very good. Thank you for the in depth analysis
Thank you
Can you do yury belkins the most efficient powerlifting style squat, bench and deadlift
Could you cover Jurins Kengamu's or jesus olivares' squats please?
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I miss him 😭
i never understood how he can physically place his belt so low. My hip bones don't allow for any lower placement than over my belly button
Weightlifting belts are narrower and thinner than powerlifting belts if that's what you're comparing it to.
@@headcoatee not at all. i have a WL style belt myself
He probably has a really long torso, so it can fit under his belly button
Explain how to grip the bar for squats
The other thing about lu and his squat jerk is just how asthetic it is. When many lifters squat jerk it can look awkward and uncomfortable but he is so perfectly built for that style of lift he can make it look both effortless and asthetic
Weak back, weaker quads crew checking in.
1:09 who is it ?
Id argue that the physics mentioned during the part on the back extensions is flawed. Back extensions wont develope the spinal erectors very well due to the hip extensors being put in a "weak" position. This is obvious if you try to do back raises with a 100kg barbell behind your head, versus doing a squat or goodmorning with the same weight. One will be a lot harder than the other, but the load on the back is the same. Meaning the back is not the limiting factor.
This is a an L take. Do back extensions and feel which muscles get worked the most, then do the same with good mornings. Back extensions work the spinal erectors, much more
@@ojmay... Learn the most basic of physics, please. And I dont feel back extensions in my spinal erectors at all.
Was Lu rowing a fucking Inch dumbbell?
0:08 ilya???
Not aesthetic enough :)
The 2 things:
1. Being born with short femurs and perfect leverages helps, try to do that
2. Potentially start weightlifting as a young kid while on state supervision.
Cope
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Comparing Lu and Pete in squatting is very strange.
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