Jeff, I'm 39 years old, been training since I was 17. I played pro baseball (not MLB unfortunately) and therefore it was my job to have trainers and stay fit year round. I retired 3 years ago but stepped up my game in the gym, partially due to more free time. I want to tell you, in all my years with trainers, none of them compare to you. I had some good people around me no doubt, but i wish I had your information back then. Just from discovering you 4 months ago my training and nutrition changed for the better. Thanks Jeff, I will be a lifetime follower.
I never do squats, lunges, or hip hinge exercises. I always feel it in my knees, which means I am not doing them correctly, so I stop immediately. I want to be able to do these exercises, now more than ever. After watching this video and using the hand/band movement he shows, I did a hip hinge for the first time and didn't feel it in my knees. I will be watching more regarding squats, but I really wanted to learn hip hinging the most. So easy, simple, and I am grateful!
This is great, thanks Jeff! I do squats all the time, and while I try to be careful about my form, my knees often end up hurting the following days. After watching this video I immediately stood up and tried it out and can feel the difference between pinching my hand vs. not by how I rotate my hips. I'm excited to see how this prevents me from jacking up my knees while squatting. Thanks!
Hi ATHLEAN X, please can you make another video on anterior pelvic tilt. Your videos are great and I can feel the pain in my muscles a lot more from when I follow your workouts, thank you.
I dropped my pants because I was too lazy to go upstairs and get my resistance band! Sixty-two year old with congenital hip dysplasia (bummer) -- Your videos are helping stabilize my hips. Great adjunct to my Pilates and rebounding workouts. Thank you!
Hey Jeff. My brother has Scoliosis and I was wondering what exercises he should avoid. Also what is the best exercises to do or other tips you'd suggest. Much appreciated, love the videos man!
Hey Jeff your videos are amazing! I love knowing the science behind my lifts. one thing I would love your take on is grip strength (rock climbing/ninja warrior type work outs) I'm looking forward to seeing you cover this soon. Thanks Jeff!
hey jeff....can you make a video to fix uneven spinal erectors do to tight Q.L or uneven hips?? my whole left back is bigger than the right (including left obliques and abs)and i get lower back pain sometimes. I've started to loosen up me left Q.L and it has helped but i still feel my left S.E activate and the right one not at all unless i extend my back turning to the left. i tried doing a bent over band good morning while slightly turning my torso to the left and that activated my right side pretty good but i dont know if that is a safe exercise. hope you see this message. Keep up the great videos!!
Hey Tom Thorpe ive been doing a lot of glute exercises mostly hip thrusts and cable push throughs. I feel my glutes more active and getting stronger. I did notice that when i do lunges with my left leg forward i get lower back discomfort. Any ideas?? Does it have to do with the same weak glutes, tight spinal erector??
This video was very helpful. I hurt my lower back doing RDL. So I knew I was doing it wrong. I’ve been working out since the early 90’s, I have been doing them wrong bc I was not executing the hip hinge correctly. Geez I wonder how I haven’t hurt myself years ago
Oh my effing goodness! This is amazing I tried to keep my spine and a more upright position thinking I was keeping my back straight like they say to do. I understand now just as long as my back isn't rounded but I definitely do need to come forward. now I understand why I was having such pain in my knees and my lower back! I was for sure that I had the correct form! ....lol but now I understand the hip hinge. I understood as soon as I put my hand in the creases of my thighs and pelvic region. lol great stuff! Thanks. I have absolutely no pain in my lower back or my knees! I've noticed that all the strain is being put on my glutes and my quads, exactly what I wanted thanks 😍 💋💋 💋😘🤗💞💋♥️
Could you talk about the QL in a video, how to strengthen it with Reciprocal inhibition, and how the obliques work in relationship to it? Not many people talk about the QL as a source of back pain and how to strengthen the muscles to help prevent it. If twisting oblique exercises etc. I coach gymnastics and have a couple athletes dealing with really tight QLs. I have a quick fix but I want some of your advice on how the muscle works and ways in which we can balance the hip and core so that the QL doesn't fire when it isn't supposed to.
Hip hinge is basics not only for above but also Good Mornings, Dead Lifts, KB swings. Great vid. Pay attention SFL nubs. This exercise is cool; that is cool blah blah blah. Get the basics and build on it. GL in your training endeavours whatever they may be.
hey Jeff! just wondering if you have any tips on how to hinge and what to do to prevent my lower back from being in any pain/strain? i notice that happens and im very sure is not suppose to happen when hinging for exercises! thanks for all the tips, tricks and videos, they are awesome and super helpful!
Great video Jeff!! However the dropping the pants tip was a very subtle way to show off your quads after so many complains here on youtube that you never showed your legs
Hey Jeff: This isnt a comment regarding a hip hinge. Can you please do a video on "how to retract your scapula whilst bench pressing" I have never been able to bench more than 100 kg; that is after nearly 30 years of training. I have a strong back wide lats; but when i bench my scapula comes away from the bench. I had an epiphany when you did a feature on setting up for a bench press Really appreciate your time and help
Hi Jeff:) Last week I decided that it was time for a change. I have always trained regularly, so in in a decent shape. However 6 months from now I want to be in the best shape of my life. My question is: How much progress can you as a person expect to get in 5 months?. considering that i'm training 5 times a week and running 2 a week.
Hi Jeff love your channel!! Can you answer this please...How muscle memory affects nutrition? So..we are back in the gym after a longer period ( lets say after two years of no lifting ). If we know that we will gain muscle back that we lost at faster rate than it was needed to build them in the first place...would that mean that it would be wise to make bigger caloric surplus or not? I cant find any scientific data on that subject. THANK YOU!!
well I've been feeling some decent glute soreness since my last squat workout. I was vehemently trying to keep them under tension while doing squats. so I guess this is a good thing?
Any answers for why I can't sit Indian style? Sitting on the ground (even a cushion) with crossed legs for longer than 1 minute is impossible for me. Would love to have you break down whats happening and how to fix! Thanks for all your work!
Hi Jeff, I'm a female distance runner and Athlean-X follower currently training for my first marathon. For the past year I have been doing the Athlean-X and Ultimate Arms programs while still following my running training. As a result of your programs, I have been running my half marathons faster and injury free! (Strength is where it's at! Thanks!) As I prepare for my first marathon this fall and increase my running training, in addition to following your programs, how can I make sure that I keep my muscle tone and gains while also making sure that I can have enough endurance to finish a marathon? I keep hearing that it's not possible to be both an endurance athlete and a strength athlete, but I really want to be a physically strong distance runner with a lean and toned physique. I currently am repeating the Ultimate Arms program (love it), aim for at least 100g of protein a day, run 2-3 days during the week, with a long run on the weekends. Should I focus more on nutrition and calories? Do I need more carbs or protein? Should I keep maintenance runs to a minimum and focus mainly on my long runs? Thanks!
At this point, I'm not sure if Jeff keeps pumping out insightful videos of advice just when I need them or if I'm just doing everything wrong with my workouts.
Great video Jeff, as always. I do have a question though. I am pretty confident I hip hinge correctly, I always viewed it or described it as a seesaw. I have pretty strong glutes and not so strong of quads. So I try to do some squats to hit my quads harder. I do a front barbell squat, which helps, but my 2 favorite exercised to hit quads is 1. My back leaning on a swiss ball against a wall with a kettle-bell for some weight and 2. Squatting with cables. Both of these allow me to keep my torso more upright, not hinging so much at the hips so that the quads do most the work. Am I putting way to much stress on the knees? I don't want to damage my knees, but I need to find ways to take the glutes out of it a bit and make the quads engage more.
Hey jeff, im a 15 year old footballer and im trying to gain weight. At the moment im 174 cm's and 64 kilos, trying to get to 70 kilos asap. Aesthetically i would say my body is sound but i really want to gain weight quickly, without losing any aestetic appeal, do you have any tips in terms of dieting and all
Hey Jeff, is there a series of things someone can do to permanently improve kyphosis and all the issues that along with it to improve a power position for squat and dead lift plus shoulder problems and overhead presses? Is there a regiment that you over for this?
Jeff, I'm 39 years old, been training since I was 17. I played pro baseball (not MLB unfortunately) and therefore it was my job to have trainers and stay fit year round. I retired 3 years ago but stepped up my game in the gym, partially due to more free time. I want to tell you, in all my years with trainers, none of them compare to you. I had some good people around me no doubt, but i wish I had your information back then. Just from discovering you 4 months ago my training and nutrition changed for the better. Thanks Jeff, I will be a lifetime follower.
"dont drop your pants in the gym" this is the type of high-quality information I come to this channel for.
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Ha
You're the best trainer on youtube
Water is wet.
My dad is gay
Put the lotion in the basket
farts are roses
+Daniel Ossa true. I love this guy !
I never do squats, lunges, or hip hinge exercises. I always feel it in my knees, which means I am not doing them correctly, so I stop immediately. I want to be able to do these exercises, now more than ever. After watching this video and using the hand/band movement he shows, I did a hip hinge for the first time and didn't feel it in my knees. I will be watching more regarding squats, but I really wanted to learn hip hinging the most. So easy, simple, and I am grateful!
It sounds like a technique and muscles imbalance issue to me.
Told me to drop my pants jokes on you I drop them at the beginning of every video
You win
LOL! these comments on this video are out of control
Julian Colon i didnt wear pants all week
Colon by name colon by nature, sausage jockey lol
hahahahah!!! omg, i sprayed my morning coffee out of my mouth when i read this
Whoa... this changed everything. I’ve always used my knees/legs. Never would’ve thought to move this way. Truly life changing, thank you.
Thank you Jeff for giving such great information. I appreciate every video you make you help me a ton you don't have to do this
This is great, thanks Jeff! I do squats all the time, and while I try to be careful about my form, my knees often end up hurting the following days. After watching this video I immediately stood up and tried it out and can feel the difference between pinching my hand vs. not by how I rotate my hips. I'm excited to see how this prevents me from jacking up my knees while squatting. Thanks!
´I've heard many people trying their best´to explain the mighty hip hinge but this one was simple, clear and fun. Always the best from Jeff. Thanks.
Love the DX tribute in the thumbnail.
Filipe Amaral Suck It!
@JustinHerrera Face pull
I've learned so much over the past few weeks just watching you're videos. Keep em coming. Especially your Sore in 6 min series. You Rock Jeff!
Thank you Jeff, I have literally started to feel a lot of pain in my knees yesterday and I think this will be why
Literally every time I search something about the body this chanel has it covered.... Outstanding!
I'm pretty sure this direction is going to change my life in the squat rack. Thanks again Jeff. You are the best.
Hi ATHLEAN X, please can you make another video on anterior pelvic tilt. Your videos are great and I can feel the pain in my muscles a lot more from when I follow your workouts, thank you.
I dropped my pants because I was too lazy to go upstairs and get my resistance band! Sixty-two year old with congenital hip dysplasia (bummer) -- Your videos are helping stabilize my hips. Great adjunct to my Pilates and rebounding workouts. Thank you!
Oh my God, I've never squatted properly once in my entire life until I watched this video. Jeff is my hero
getting over a back injury so this is most welcomed. thank you.
Guys, this isn't the real Jeff. The REAL Jeff would never dare to wear shorts. This is clearly his twin brother or something.
Wow good stuff. although I was not doing it wrong, your explanation still managed to help me better the technique. huge thank you for that. take care.
Liked the video before watching it. Jeff never disappoints.
Thanks for the advice Jeff I always watch your new videos your my fave fitness trainer on UA-cam. Much love
One of the best videos you've ever posted 👏🏻💪🏻
Hey Jeff. My brother has Scoliosis and I was wondering what exercises he should avoid. Also what is the best exercises to do or other tips you'd suggest. Much appreciated, love the videos man!
Hey Jeff your videos are amazing! I love knowing the science behind my lifts. one thing I would love your take on is grip strength (rock climbing/ninja warrior type work outs) I'm looking forward to seeing you cover this soon. Thanks Jeff!
This was very helpful thank you.
One thing maybe showing more what the knees are doing while doing this hip hing that were not in the picture
hey jeff....can you make a video to fix uneven spinal erectors do to tight Q.L or uneven hips??
my whole left back is bigger than the right (including left obliques and abs)and i get lower back pain sometimes. I've started to loosen up me left Q.L and it has helped but i still feel my left S.E activate and the right one not at all unless i extend my back turning to the left. i tried doing a bent over band good morning while slightly turning my torso to the left and that activated my right side pretty good but i dont know if that is a safe exercise.
hope you see this message.
Keep up the great videos!!
goyomax21 this^^
i'll for sure give it a try. thanks! Tom Thorpe
Hey Tom Thorpe ive been doing a lot of glute exercises mostly hip thrusts and cable push throughs. I feel my glutes more active and getting stronger. I did notice that when i do lunges with my left leg forward i get lower back discomfort. Any ideas?? Does it have to do with the same weak glutes, tight spinal erector??
Did u ever fix it? :/ i have this problem rn and nothing is working
This video was very helpful. I hurt my lower back doing RDL. So I knew I was doing it wrong. I’ve been working out since the early 90’s, I have been doing them wrong bc I was not executing the hip hinge correctly. Geez I wonder how I haven’t hurt myself years ago
Oh my effing goodness! This is amazing I tried to keep my spine and a more upright position thinking I was keeping my back straight like they say to do. I understand now just as long as my back isn't rounded but I definitely do need to come forward. now I understand why I was having such pain in my knees and my lower back! I was for sure that I had the correct form! ....lol but now I understand the hip hinge. I understood as soon as I put my hand in the creases of my thighs and pelvic region. lol great stuff! Thanks. I have absolutely no pain in my lower back or my knees! I've noticed that all the strain is being put on my glutes and my quads, exactly what I wanted thanks 😍 💋💋 💋😘🤗💞💋♥️
Good for you. Yes, it really makes a difference once you get the hinge right.
Thanks for the tip!! I have been lifting for 25 years and nobody has ever explained the hip pivot like that before.
Jeff, this video was awesome. Thank you. I enjoy many of them : ) Keep up the good work.
Could you talk about the QL in a video, how to strengthen it with Reciprocal inhibition, and how the obliques work in relationship to it? Not many people talk about the QL as a source of back pain and how to strengthen the muscles to help prevent it. If twisting oblique exercises etc.
I coach gymnastics and have a couple athletes dealing with really tight QLs. I have a quick fix but I want some of your advice on how the muscle works and ways in which we can balance the hip and core so that the QL doesn't fire when it isn't supposed to.
Your video hustle is on point, good job Jesse
hell yes bro im excited to try this out, as a recovering acl injury victoim i need anything to help with pain
cooky monster same, I just tried it and it's good. also watch his other recent squat video
Wow! That finally makes sense and I can do this correctly. Thank you!
THANK YOU! I need to hip hinge for my splits training. This video helped!
THANKYOU SO MUCH I HAD THIS PROBLEM AND HAD NO IDEA, your channels amazing with amazing content thank you
this video helped out a lot with my squats thanks Jeff keep up the good work
Hip hinge is basics not only for above but also Good Mornings, Dead Lifts, KB swings. Great vid. Pay attention SFL nubs. This exercise is cool; that is cool blah blah blah. Get the basics and build on it. GL in your training endeavours whatever they may be.
hey Jeff! just wondering if you have any tips on how to hinge and what to do to prevent my lower back from being in any pain/strain? i notice that happens and im very sure is not suppose to happen when hinging for exercises! thanks for all the tips, tricks and videos, they are awesome and super helpful!
You are reading my diary. Every video seems to answer my questions.
Great video Jeff!! However the dropping the pants tip was a very subtle way to show off your quads after so many complains here on youtube that you never showed your legs
Gosh darn it Jeff you did it again. Another insanely helpful tip
great insight and easy tip for deads and squats
Hey Jeff: This isnt a comment regarding a hip hinge.
Can you please do a video on "how to retract your scapula whilst bench pressing"
I have never been able to bench more than 100 kg; that is after nearly 30 years of training.
I have a strong back wide lats; but when i bench my scapula comes away from the bench.
I had an epiphany when you did a feature on setting up for a bench press
Really appreciate your time and help
All these years I have avoided squats because of the pain! Short time and WOW, what a difference.
Hey Jeff can you make a video on back pain when training the core/abs?
Whatever your reason for making these, thank you.
Wow this has been one of my favorite videos
great video and I loved your tips on the knee pain .... Thanks man
Hi Jeff:)
Last week I decided that it was time for a change. I have always trained regularly, so in in a decent shape. However 6 months from now I want to be in the best shape of my life. My question is: How much progress can you as a person expect to get in 5 months?. considering that i'm training 5 times a week and running 2 a week.
Jeff, love the videos. Please post a how to make your quads sore video. Thanks Todd
Hi Jeff love your channel!! Can you answer this please...How muscle memory affects nutrition? So..we are back in the gym after a longer period ( lets say after two years of no lifting ). If we know that we will gain muscle back that we lost at faster rate than it was needed to build them in the first place...would that mean that it would be wise to make bigger caloric surplus or not? I cant find any scientific data on that subject. THANK YOU!!
Jeff how can I fix my toes from cramping all the time? thank you for all that you do
jeff... only you jeff. thankyou. been working on my hips. they are a mess.
Explanation Perfect! Congratulations!
Great video i struggle so much with hip pain/ glute med. strength
Jeff you gotta show off those legs more often, they're pretty jacked! And I am sure they would appreciate some sunshine as well lol.
With those legs only you could feed a small family for a month.
well I've been feeling some decent glute soreness since my last squat workout. I was vehemently trying to keep them under tension while doing squats. so I guess this is a good thing?
can you do a video on leg exercises for people with knee problems. i mostly workout upper body because of my knees...thank you
your tips are gold worth
This video was quite useful thanks a lot...heading home to perfect my squat
Any answers for why I can't sit Indian style? Sitting on the ground (even a cushion) with crossed legs for longer than 1 minute is impossible for me. Would love to have you break down whats happening and how to fix! Thanks for all your work!
This is so flipping helpful, now to try and correct my bad form.
Amazing to see someone of your age in such great shape! Great vids
OH MY GOSH THIS IS SO FUCKING HELPFUL!!!
Jeff love yr stuff.. kindly upload some incline chest variations.
Hi Jeff,
I'm a female distance runner and Athlean-X follower currently training for my first marathon. For the past year I have been doing the Athlean-X and Ultimate Arms programs while still following my running training. As a result of your programs, I have been running my half marathons faster and injury free! (Strength is where it's at! Thanks!)
As I prepare for my first marathon this fall and increase my running training, in addition to following your programs, how can I make sure that I keep my muscle tone and gains while also making sure that I can have enough endurance to finish a marathon? I keep hearing that it's not possible to be both an endurance athlete and a strength athlete, but I really want to be a physically strong distance runner with a lean and toned physique.
I currently am repeating the Ultimate Arms program (love it), aim for at least 100g of protein a day, run 2-3 days during the week, with a long run on the weekends. Should I focus more on nutrition and calories? Do I need more carbs or protein? Should I keep maintenance runs to a minimum and focus mainly on my long runs?
Thanks!
Oh, excellent illustration!
Jeff, anything on sore knees while exercising in next video? Thanks!
At this point, I'm not sure if Jeff keeps pumping out insightful videos of advice just when I need them or if I'm just doing everything wrong with my workouts.
You just saved me from blowing out my knees. I was definitely on a one way train to injury.
Great video! Exactly what I was looking for
Great video Jeff, as always. I do have a question though. I am pretty confident I hip hinge correctly, I always viewed it or described it as a seesaw. I have pretty strong glutes and not so strong of quads. So I try to do some squats to hit my quads harder. I do a front barbell squat, which helps, but my 2 favorite exercised to hit quads is 1. My back leaning on a swiss ball against a wall with a kettle-bell for some weight and 2. Squatting with cables. Both of these allow me to keep my torso more upright, not hinging so much at the hips so that the quads do most the work. Am I putting way to much stress on the knees? I don't want to damage my knees, but I need to find ways to take the glutes out of it a bit and make the quads engage more.
Great tips as always. Very much appreciate them.
Perfectly timed! I have a knee injury and I need to get my leg strength back.
Youre so *_FUNDAMENTAL_* and I simply love that!!
thanks jeff your a star, very helpful video, please make more on hip pain etc thank us
Awesome...I've been focusing on them hip flexors so I can hinge properly!
Perfect today is leg day great video Jeff thanks
Another great tip. Thanks Jeff.
WOW!!!! such a difference !! Great lnfo !!!
Jeff Cavaliere and Alan Thrall are the best fitness gurus on UA-cam in my opinion.
How does the equipment he uses work? Is it weighing him down like a normal squat or is it giving him resistance going down?
by the way , best thumbnail ever
another valuable source of information
Love the new intro
Exceptional helpful information, thank you it is appreciated!
Hey jeff, im a 15 year old footballer and im trying to gain weight. At the moment im 174 cm's and 64 kilos, trying to get to 70 kilos asap. Aesthetically i would say my body is sound but i really want to gain weight quickly, without losing any aestetic appeal, do you have any tips in terms of dieting and all
Very informative. Will give this a try.
Hey Jeff, is there a series of things someone can do to permanently improve kyphosis and all the issues that along with it to improve a power position for squat and dead lift plus shoulder problems and overhead presses? Is there a regiment that you over for this?
Brilliant and simple.
Love it!!! so funny. Thanks for the AMAZING videos and knowledge!!!!
Greatest thumbnail ever.
The classic hip hinge! I have never thought about using the elastic in your short/pants though lol good call!
Thanks Jeff...just solved my problem.
Thank you very much! We love you! Great job.
Could you do a video on how to stay in shape wile being sick.
Jo Jeff, can you make a vid how to train the brachialis?
Awesome video jeff! Thank you!