I loath leg day, my squats are trash. No ankle mobility, poor knee stability, long ass legs, but this channel helps a lot. So many good tips and... cultural examples to learn from.
That's hilarious 😂 I literally think of stretching in the pool and applied it. It's like a mental hack. Walking through shin or knee high water can refine efficient walking as well
Thanks for tips. I'm a masters lifter. 65. Weigh 101 kg. My Max squat in comp 184kg. Last comp a bit down 175kg. (November)Failed opener. Nerves. Really training squat hard. 1 want 190. This gives me a pretty competitive total in competition. Head noises holding me back. Again. Thanks
It's the same with young people too. Whenever someone does something or is involved in something that they perceive as uncommon for their age there seems to be an urge to bring up their age when mentioning it.
GREAT TIPS 👍💯I HEARD AND HAVE TRIED DEEP INHALE WITH MOUTH 😮WHEN CANT ANYMORE TAKE DEEP INHALE BURST IN NOSE👃 BEFORE DOWN MOVEMENT👇 EXHALE LIKE YOU SAY WHEN CHEST ABOVE WATER☝💯 LAST QUARTER OF FULL LIFT😮👍
The problem when squatting down because the vulnerability of the knees; I would go no lower than perpendicular to the ground. Unless if you are going to compete squat competition.
Can someone please explain to me the excessive outside push of the knees? Personally, i get knee pain when doing this whereas having the knees in line with the feet is pain free.
Question. If doing a belted squats should your li e of motion stay over the center of your foot. It seems like leaving the tibia perpendicular to floor would be a cheat.
Any tips for someone with flat feet and buckled knees? I just can’t seem to get down to 90 degrees at all. There’s also shooting pain in the knee where I tore my acl before. Almost makes walking unbearable.
Are people still saying that?? Not heard that for a long time. Knees should be in the direction of your feet. How far apart you put your feet is different for everyone, some people find narrow stance better, others a wider stance is optimal - just depends how your hips are built As for knees over toes - go for it and ignore anyone saying not to ✌️
Would that be collapsing your knees forward especially on a heavy lift? Also, straining your patellar tendon and patellofemoral joint never a good idea.
@@ixibladeixi2639 your knees are meant to bend, I wouldn't use the term collapse unless they're collapsing inwards If you're finding that the patellar tendon is being strained this is very highly likely due to an imbalance/ weakness in another area like your hamstrings/ glute med Try using a resistance band around your thighs a little above the knee and see if that helps
I don't squat much at all. But I can walk 110km a day for multiple days. So I'm often left wondering what is more important, squatting or walking? What is the function of the squat in daily use? ie: what do we do where we put a yoke on our neck so to speak? Or are we squating just to build strength to stand up? I'm lost as to the point of the squat for daily use?
Let’s leave the weights for a second. Deep Squats are super important for picking things up after a certain age. Most people use their back to lift things- your carry bags, luggage, children. Lot of people have back pain. If your glutes and hamstrings are strong, your back will be well supported. More muscle in your body equals better metabolism- so u can eat what u want more
descends onto the knees, this can lead to pain, the descent should start from the butt in order to unload the forces on the glutes and quadriceps, isolating the knee joint. My opinion
I just did my first barbell squat today (only 30 pounds, I've got a ways to go lol) after doing deep squats with a 30 pound dumbbell, and although my spine didn't really bend, I felt like I leaned forward way too far. Any advice for how to improve that?
Interesting! I was holding my breath (“under water”, like this) last week and then an experienced lifter told me this breathing technique causes immense blood pressure peaks in the head and he suggested to me to keep breathing. What’s your take on this, please?
Hes not nearly as experienced as he thinks or he mistranslated what he was trying to say. During a single rep you have to maintain your breath in order to maintain rigidity within your core. However, muscles require oxygen to produce power. So you take a breath at the top of the range of motion. Take a breath, rebrace and execute. As for the blood pressure yes your blood pressure increases when exercising and sometimes under maximal loads blood pressure gets so high that a person can passport from it. Scientists can't totally account for why this occurs but aside from the fall it's safe and not harmful to the body. So hold your breath during the movement of a rep. Pause at the top to breath and rebrace before executing another rep. You can hold for multiple reps of you desire it's really a personal preference thing. Hope this helps. Be elite!!
How is holding your breath when lifting weights okay? What about hernias? I understand is keeping you informed in check and all the other variables that come with it, but Is it a matter of which one you value more?!
This channel is hit or miss. Yes, if you have knee pain or back pain or shoulder pain, you can get through it. That is a great message. On the other hand, no you don’t need better “ankle dorsiflexion” or “hip shift” bs. Or focus on every cue before you even have any experience under the bar. What SU is good at doing is introducing you to doing accessory work, and even then, you have to find your own way of doing it bcuz everyone is different. Even if your whole gym session simply is accessory work Squat University ain’t gonna save you, action will. It’s up to you
Sure, but it's certainly not the same. However, it's better than nothing. You may want to do lunges or Bulgarian split squat if you only have dumbbells.
The water tip?! Yesss thank you 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾I’m going to use it Friday on my legs day
Saturday is mine
Careful not to drown
thought everyday was leg day
It tightens your core for stability. It's a great thing to do
I started using this breathing technique five weeks ago and it has been a game changer for me.
I loath leg day, my squats are trash. No ankle mobility, poor knee stability, long ass legs, but this channel helps a lot. So many good tips and... cultural examples to learn from.
how much u squat
@@dawgcat3087 170lb(my bodyweight) 5x5. Trying to progressively overload to increase the weight but my form needs improvment and i work too much.
@@bananaboy444 from what ive heard, the hip abductor machine can help improve squat form
@@bananaboy444 you'll get there, keep it up
@@bananaboy444 brother drop to 4x4....keeps ya fresher / more explosive / still a good enough stimulus an less mentally taxing 🎉
Ow the water tip was 👍🏻👍🏻 Thank you!
Was honestly beautiful the way he said that shit I can’t wait to squat this week 😂
Amazing tip😮
That's hilarious 😂 I literally think of stretching in the pool and applied it. It's like a mental hack. Walking through shin or knee high water can refine efficient walking as well
You mean imagining walking through shin/knee high water or actually doing it ?
@@Jack_Mehoff I'm imagining the sensation of a past experience
woah that's actually great..thanks for that walking tip
Thanks for tips. I'm a masters lifter. 65. Weigh 101 kg. My Max squat in comp 184kg. Last comp a bit down 175kg. (November)Failed opener. Nerves. Really training squat hard. 1 want 190. This gives me a pretty competitive total in competition. Head noises holding me back. Again. Thanks
It's the same with young people too. Whenever someone does something or is involved in something that they perceive as uncommon for their age there seems to be an urge to bring up their age when mentioning it.
@@DuncanL7979 You commented on the wrong comment.
184 is good however u can push it to 220 just by proper bracing I can do 250 was able to do 210 prior to brace
I've always wondered about the proper squat depth. This video clarifies a lot, thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the visual on holding your breath, that's super helpful!
I came here looking for a squat tips and you didn't disappoint
Hadn't heard the chest-high water tip. Will definitely try it!
Opening the hips makes squats feel so much better so u start doing it💯
You literally helped me unlock a new level with those tips!
This is the absolute one brother, thanks for doing what you do. Showing exactly how it should be done
He knows what he's doing. Welcome back women of culture. 😍
Wait what happened?
@@ravikiran1997 now he's appealing to us women
@@dudejoe8390bro what
Im too gay to understand
Truly a women moment of all time ☕
Omg great form demonstration
Then drive up the triangle! Solid. Now I feel like squatting.
Thanks for the valuable information sir❤️👍
Black painted nails, earring, booty shorts,.. that lifter is fabulous 💅🏾
By far the best in fitness
Love the water tip ! Ty
GREAT TIPS 👍💯I HEARD AND HAVE TRIED DEEP INHALE WITH MOUTH 😮WHEN CANT ANYMORE TAKE DEEP INHALE BURST IN NOSE👃 BEFORE DOWN MOVEMENT👇 EXHALE LIKE YOU SAY WHEN CHEST ABOVE WATER☝💯 LAST QUARTER OF FULL LIFT😮👍
That was a great explanation of technique. Merci!
I can just love you. Good contents, GOD knowledge! RESPECT
“BuT i OnLy PeRfOrM tHe LeG pReSs” 🤣
Amazing fundamentals covered in such a short time!
This is the perfect breakdown
Stoked to try this on leg day today
Water tip is such a good cue
Love it, brother, thank you. 💪🏾👌🏾👏🏽
What do you think about locking out under load? I’m always scared to do heavy lifts and lock out my knees, but you did it in this video.
"Amazing" & "Interesting"
The ribs down tip is so important
Is there another way to interpret stacking your ribs? Is it essentially standing up straight?
it's like straightening the lower back's natural curve by tucking in the pelvis.
How about “push your ribs down or tuck your ribs under”?
Essentially. Just make sure your torso is braced and under the bar as you stand.
@@gris_abo6709no that's just intentional but wink 🙄
Water tip was awesome cue, thanks.
Just fresh video , buddy
Underwater metaphor will help tons ty
The water drill sounds awesome
This helped me so much thank you
Man, when I hold my breath during the whole rep I pass out.
I ain’t seen that man get up
”Entire way down” guy didnt even break 90 degrees 😂😂😂
cool way to think about it
The problem when squatting down because the vulnerability of the knees; I would go no lower than perpendicular to the ground.
Unless if you are going to compete squat competition.
I'm having pain on the left side of my inner upper thigh on the pelvis when squat with or without weights.any advice for me?
Can someone please explain to me the excessive outside push of the knees? Personally, i get knee pain when doing this whereas having the knees in line with the feet is pain free.
What does rib stacked above pelvis means??
Don't arch your back. Slightly tilt your pelvis anteriorly, and "tuck" your ribs in
This need a pin
Google “diagram of ribs” and then “diagram of pelvis”. Figure it out lol
So easily explained
That moment when the squat stand leaned back…..
I can squat with no weight with perfect form
But once I grab the barbell I lose balance, any tips?
I’d spot that guy on squats 🐻🔥
Tom Plantz would be proud
Question. If doing a belted squats should your li e of motion stay over the center of your foot. It seems like leaving the tibia perpendicular to floor would be a cheat.
Any tips for someone with flat feet and buckled knees? I just can’t seem to get down to 90 degrees at all. There’s also shooting pain in the knee where I tore my acl before. Almost makes walking unbearable.
Can you elaborate on open the hips?
What’s your take on knees forward not passing your toes?
Are people still saying that?? Not heard that for a long time.
Knees should be in the direction of your feet. How far apart you put your feet is different for everyone, some people find narrow stance better, others a wider stance is optimal - just depends how your hips are built
As for knees over toes - go for it and ignore anyone saying not to ✌️
Would that be collapsing your knees forward especially on a heavy lift? Also, straining your patellar tendon and patellofemoral joint never a good idea.
@@ixibladeixi2639 your knees are meant to bend, I wouldn't use the term collapse unless they're collapsing inwards
If you're finding that the patellar tendon is being strained this is very highly likely due to an imbalance/ weakness in another area like your hamstrings/ glute med
Try using a resistance band around your thighs a little above the knee and see if that helps
💥Holding a huge lung of air at the bottom puts a huge strain on the heart.
Are we supposed to exhale on way up? Isn't that risky?
Thank you!
Great content
I don't squat much at all. But I can walk 110km a day for multiple days.
So I'm often left wondering what is more important, squatting or walking?
What is the function of the squat in daily use? ie: what do we do where we put a yoke on our neck so to speak? Or are we squating just to build strength to stand up?
I'm lost as to the point of the squat for daily use?
Let’s leave the weights for a second. Deep Squats are super important for picking things up after a certain age. Most people use their back to lift things- your carry bags, luggage, children.
Lot of people have back pain. If your glutes and hamstrings are strong, your back will be well supported. More muscle in your body equals better metabolism- so u can eat what u want more
YOU CAN WALK 110KM IN A DAY???? WHAT???
@@coolyoutubename16 yeah. If you walk at 5km an hour (that’s an easy pace) for 24 hours you can walk 120km. I’ve done it.
@@prachisaluja100 you get all that, and more, from walking.
@@CombatBodies no you have not 😂😂😂
I’m personally trying to novice my squat technique but thanks anyway 🙏
descends onto the knees, this can lead to pain, the descent should start from the butt in order to unload the forces on the glutes and quadriceps, isolating the knee joint. My opinion
love the vids
Got tip I got told aswell when your coming back up think about driving upper back into the bar to keep upright
do you push by your heels or your toes when you are squatting and coming back up?
Why did i think that was the guy from dude perfect at first
Do i also have to point my feet straight forward or can i point them wider to open the hips?
bracing your core is easy but maintaining it throughout the full squat is freaking difficult 😢😢
BARS🔧🔥
What name brand are those shorts???
I just did my first barbell squat today (only 30 pounds, I've got a ways to go lol) after doing deep squats with a 30 pound dumbbell, and although my spine didn't really bend, I felt like I leaned forward way too far. Any advice for how to improve that?
What does ribs stacked on top of pelvis mean?
Interesting! I was holding my breath (“under water”, like this) last week and then an experienced lifter told me this breathing technique causes immense blood pressure peaks in the head and he suggested to me to keep breathing. What’s your take on this, please?
Hes not nearly as experienced as he thinks or he mistranslated what he was trying to say. During a single rep you have to maintain your breath in order to maintain rigidity within your core. However, muscles require oxygen to produce power. So you take a breath at the top of the range of motion. Take a breath, rebrace and execute. As for the blood pressure yes your blood pressure increases when exercising and sometimes under maximal loads blood pressure gets so high that a person can passport from it. Scientists can't totally account for why this occurs but aside from the fall it's safe and not harmful to the body. So hold your breath during the movement of a rep. Pause at the top to breath and rebrace before executing another rep. You can hold for multiple reps of you desire it's really a personal preference thing. Hope this helps. Be elite!!
@@jtsavor5649thank you!
@@jtsavor5649holy crap definitely don't Wana passport America's awesome I better start breathing
Site the research.
Yeah! This sounded like horrible advice to me...
How’d you squat a 1000lbs?
Stacked ribs bruh 😎
ive been stuck at 135 and can only balance on my toes for 6 months. the second i put weight on my heels i topple.
How is holding your breath when lifting weights okay? What about hernias? I understand is keeping you informed in check and all the other variables that come with it, but Is it a matter of which one you value more?!
Is this technique applicable for Hack Squats?
since i hurt my back, im really afraid to squat again... is there any tip to avoid butt wink? i think that's where it happened.
How to open the hips…I think this must be the main part n will decide the feet position…is this also include that hip hinge?
This channel is hit or miss. Yes, if you have knee pain or back pain or shoulder pain, you can get through it. That is a great message.
On the other hand, no you don’t need better “ankle dorsiflexion” or “hip shift” bs. Or focus on every cue before you even have any experience under the bar.
What SU is good at doing is introducing you to doing accessory work, and even then, you have to find your own way of doing it bcuz everyone is different.
Even if your whole gym session simply is accessory work
Squat University ain’t gonna save you, action will. It’s up to you
Shouldn't the knee follow the feet?
What exactly does "ribs stacked on top of pelvis" mean? That's like saying "arms in line with shoulder".
What is the meaning of ribs stacked, how do i do that?
that's cool but how do you know when you correctly "stack the ribs"
What ? We see the guy in the Thumbnail Image lowering down to a squat position, but we don't get to see him rise up !
Wooowww......heart piercing..... Best
ill have to try the no exhale until the top of the rep. i usually exhale on the extension
I've listened to almost every SquatUniversity video and don't remember hearing the water que.
I still don’t get down enough 😢
Is it ok to point toes outward
Since I've started doing this, I've been getting WAY more winded and gassed. Is that normal?
What does rib stack mean?
Minus 5 for nail polish
I don’t like my knees going over my toes though. Played around with it last session to do some hypertrophy. Didn’t care for it.
Can i do it with dumbells?
Sure, but it's certainly not the same. However, it's better than nothing. You may want to do lunges or Bulgarian split squat if you only have dumbbells.
Damn, I thought holding my breath like that was a bad habit.
Is it supposed to hurt your traps when you first start squatting
Yeah
Wtf did I just watch this guy squat 3 plates??
Squated 225 firsttimw yesterday but i thi k i need to work on my form before i continue with that weight
i get so light headed if i try holding my breath is there a reason for that? and could you help?
What does ribs stacked on top of the pelvis mean