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When I wrestled for a bit in high school we had to do these movements as well as lift weights but not daily, an A B week split 3 days and 2 days a week what are ur thoughts on this would it have been better to just do these static hold and explosive movements??
My dad used to make me and my brother do horse stance for 5,10,15 minutes when we got in trouble. We got in trouble a lot. Not sure if it's genetics or horse stance as punishment but I have very strong legs and have hardly ever had injuries. Good foundation movements like these are crucial for anyone beginning to train or looking for muscle confusion with its multiple variations.
45 years old and have been working out for 30 years and it is embarrassing to say but I never thought of lower body workouts in this way. It makes complete sense and I am going to implement the first two exercises this week. Thank you immensely for the video.
VERY good sound advice. After a life time of doing heavy squats, tae kwon do and also being lopsided and having fractured my back twice as well as having several discs completely missing I would highly recommend doing all of these exercises BEFORE taking up squatting.
I have never seen anyone explain like this, amazing and fresh new content on youtube. Although background music was a bit loud. I loved squats and last 10 years started hated them, just recently started gironda squats, deligner squats, light weight and really burn. But you are absolutely correct, these exercises areuch more important
I do calisthenics a lot. I believe that our own body weight is enough and doing a lot of stretching for flexibility. I don’t care about big muscles, I care about being well rounded and doing dynamic movements. I have been doing a lot of what is in your videos for yrs. You’re a real trainer!
Hi when I was a younger trainer I used to train for size and strength now if at 61 years old I changed my mind about that I need to get leaner and fitter great job on the video thanks 💪
I'm training calisthenics for every body part seriously and I tried holding the horsestance the way you recommended. I held it 2 minutes with my legs shaking uncontrollably as I was reaching the end and my legs just gave up, my quads were so exhausted I couldn't even walk normally for a while.
Awesome advice! I will no longer be doing squats until I can sit for 5 minutes. Makes sense as you need the stability of all the muscles and connective tissue. Thank you for the video!
This is valuable info! Thank you for being so generous and caring to share, for free! We have been given bad info about everything - diet and exercise - which has led to suffering and death! Incredible!
I will be visiting your catalog, as an excited new subscriber should. Your video is priceless, speaking ones like myself, who have dealt with injuries, and now workout without lifting iron. God bless you and your family Coach.
I have been practicing different martial arts since 1986 such as karate, Chinese internal martial arts and now I currently practice Brazilian Jiu Jitsu as well as body weigh and kettle bell exercises. Tonight I tried the horse riding stance for 2 minutes that is one tough exercise. Additionally, I tried the hollow position and held it for two sets of one minute. Again a tough exercise. So, I will continue with the exercises and hopefully I can get these down and move on to the tougher exercises. Thank you Lee
The horse stance is a great isometric exercise that many people can integrate into their training routines, but most people will never possess the mobility required to perform exercises demonstrated in this video such as pistol squats, and frankly they don't need to. I agree that CrossFit training is probably best to avoid due to the onset of fatigue interfering with subsequent exercises and no recovery time in between. While I rarely perform weighted squats myself because they don't really suit me, I like to perform deep bodyweight squats as a mobility drill prior to lower-body exercises such as dumbbell walking lunges. When I'm training other people to perform weighted squats (provided they possess the mobility to do so), I always emphasise the importance of abdominal compression. If the vertebra unintentionally flexes, extends, laterally flexes or rotates, then they need to focus more attention on their core development. Abdominal compression is a factor that's often overlooked when performing axial loading exercises, including squats, deadlifts and overhead presses. Even people who possess adequate mobility for performing these exercises should be made aware of the core musculature and breathing mechanics associated with abdominal compression as well as the biomechanics associated with correct movement patterns.
That's really great advice. I added nordic, reverse Nordic curls, one legged knee over toe squats, tibia curls, straight leg weighted calf raises and bent leg calf raises... that seems to do the trick to bullet proof my knees and legs...
good stuff , just found your channel , if I had you as a coach when I started lifting weights at 10 and distance running at 30, I'm sure my knees would be way better than they are now at 70. your students are fortunate to have your wisdom.
I'm now 66 yrs old, arthritic back with poor flexibility. Will try and incorporate what looks like amazing exercises for overall body strength. I only wish I discovered this before squatting with barbells leading to triple hernia surgery at 60 yrs old. Thank you Lee for motivating me in this direction.
Thanks so much for this advice. I’m 56 and never been big into weight training but recognize that I have weakness in my glutes and back. Recently joined a gym and have been carefully getting myself into better shape. Just did weighted squats yesterday for the first time in several years and have always avoided squats out of concerns about injury. Glad to know my intuition about this was correct and thanks again for providing the information and fitness parameters I need to progress!
New here. I've watched 4 vids prior to this 1. This 1 has opened my eyes to correctly being in proper form. Great vids so far. Looking forward to he pushup vid if you have it. Ty
I wish this video existed 20 years ago before I ruined my lower back. I recently got back in fitness, but mostly bodyweight. Saving this video to my favo's and subbed
I wish I'd seen this before I hurt my back doing high bar back squats with 225 lbs. I had poor mobility, which led to "butt wink," where my pelvis tilted and put all that weight on my lumbar spine. It took months of physical therapy just to walk without pain, and I still wake up with back pain most days, years later.
Try low bar squatting. I had horrible back pain from high bar squatting. I get literally no back pain from low bar squats. Sometimes my lower back muscles are a bit sore, but that's it.
Well back 2013 my dumbass with my personal trainer did squatting with 205 pounds on a smith machine. He was busy talking to somebody and I felt my body fatigue and I heard a crack. Yeah I messed up my lower lumbar spine and it took a while to back up again. I still feel pain every now and again in my lower back right side. I had a gut feeling not to do squats that day, oh well
@@posthawk1393Knock on wood, totally agree, had to lighten up quite a bit to hit ATG, felt parallel and/or guessing if I made depth, was not worth it with heavier loads.
As someone who’s hit 500 on a squat, I’ve rarely ever done any of these only the horse stance in Karate but I recently blew my knee out and honestly, even at my peak strength couldn’t do 99% of what he just talked about (plyometrics or jump training I’ve done and love my whole life though) definitely going to try this out for a bit see how that helps my knees and overall strength
Great advice , I’m a personal trainer and martial artist . I also believe that body weight exercises with stretches and various kicks are fantastic for legs . The legs won’t be huge but they will feel like they are made of iron, AND you will be able to effortlessly lift them to a vertical position above your head. No gym training will ever achieve this , and I did a lot of gym training. Also weighted squats and deadlifts can be very injury producing exercises . I have a bad back so I avoid them completely now .
These are all the things I have been doing to prepare for heavy squats. Validation. I also came to realize I may never need or want to squat heavy.What the hell for? Legs are for jumping ,walking.and running. Wow. Is that what they are for? Not loading up twice our body weight plus like a pack animal? I got some progressively harder wobble boards. Hindu squats for reps.RDL kettlebell swings , calf raises, soleus work, walk sprint jump bike and push a mechanical lawn mower for an hour.
I've started training for ~3 weeks ago and progressed from 160 to 200 pounds on leg press. Can't hold it for more than ~20 seconds with the first exercise. Feel lucky to find your channel and will adjust my strategy moving forward. Thank you 🙏
This seems so practical after hearing it explained, I’ve squatted upwards of 225 to 90 degrees with multiple injuries but can easily fail at bodysquats to the ground
I recently got back into weightlifting and the other day I was at the gym and I had always been insecure about the amount of weight I put on the squat bar. If I'm not putting on heavy weight people might think I'm a bitch. Then I started developing lower back and hip pain, I mean my rom doing these squats were barely 90 degrees. Then I reassessed myself, I decided to pull the weight off the bar, slapped 25s on there and just focused on slow, deep and controlled squats with full rom. I would then super set my squats with deep sits, ass the ground, knees up, flat on my heels and found this to be very difficult. I could feel how weak and tight my hips were. I felt there was something else I needed to do. This video just inspired me to start from scratch. I will now be working on my foundation, I don't care what my squat weight is nor should I care what other people think about how much I can squat. Thank you for the video and the very important lesson in basic movement and biomechanics. Edit: I just attempted a horse stance and could barely hold it for more than 10 seconds. I'm not ready for the squat rack, but I will be soon.
I am 73 years old and im in the process of loosing weight . I would like to combine your exercise regime with my diet routine. Thank you for the Video i have Subscribed to your channel.
This is a good video: i'm 59 and do utilize squats and DLs - but I HAD to incorporate primal squats and various mobility drills to get my form correct - i'm not worried about the weight (though I've seen a big improvement) - it's the mobility that counts (i think!)
I learned a lot of this stability/mobility stuff with NASM. Unfortunately clients want results so fast (weight gain/increase in weight) but I’ve been working on mobility a lot more with them. Thanks
If refocusing my training starting Monday with what you said here and other videos I’ve watched you do. Sorry I can’t sign up for your program now on a fixed income so maybe next year. Good tips thanks.
So after 2 weeks my horse squat went from just under 30 seconds to 95 seconds. The hands overhead squat i was doing sets of 15-20 and can now hold it 45 seconds making that squat jump much easier.👍 I’ve also been doing reverse pushups and my table has gotten much better. My back is alot looser.👍
I didn't want to watch this video, as I am a 52yr old guy that squats perfect. Having said that, I think I learned something here and am now eager to learn more. My #1 goal in lifting is perfect ROM into my 60's and beyond. Pretty cool video
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When I wrestled for a bit in high school we had to do these movements as well as lift weights but not daily, an A B week split 3 days and 2 days a week what are ur thoughts on this would it have been better to just do these static hold and explosive movements??
Awesome!!! I was like "what!!" But I love to see people who are able to correct themselves!!
I'm into sprints and jumping will that improve
Isn't it negative nancy
Isn't it negative nancy
My dad used to make me and my brother do horse stance for 5,10,15 minutes when we got in trouble. We got in trouble a lot. Not sure if it's genetics or horse stance as punishment but I have very strong legs and have hardly ever had injuries. Good foundation movements like these are crucial for anyone beginning to train or looking for muscle confusion with its multiple variations.
🏆 best comment award
That's the best "punishment" I've ever heard of! Your dad is a smart man. Your punishment actually benefited you. Really smart man.
Horse stance time out!! That's a good one, thank you
It sounds like you had a good father😎
Hows progress?
45 years old and have been working out for 30 years and it is embarrassing to say but I never thought of lower body workouts in this way. It makes complete sense and I am going to implement the first two exercises this week. Thank you immensely for the video.
These are plyometric type exercises for legs, if I understand it right. Upper body can also be trained in similar way.
Hey wassup. How's the process going?
Thanks
VERY good sound advice.
After a life time of doing heavy squats, tae kwon do and also being lopsided and having fractured my back twice as well as having several discs completely missing I would highly recommend doing all of these exercises BEFORE taking up squatting.
Good comment
I'm encouraged. My next adventure!
I have never seen anyone explain like this, amazing and fresh new content on youtube.
Although background music was a bit loud.
I loved squats and last 10 years started hated them, just recently started gironda squats, deligner squats, light weight and really burn.
But you are absolutely correct, these exercises areuch more important
This was EPIC!!!
Amazing LW-PRA!!!!
I do calisthenics a lot. I believe that our own body weight is enough and doing a lot of stretching for flexibility. I don’t care about big muscles, I care about being well rounded and doing dynamic movements. I have been doing a lot of what is in your videos for yrs. You’re a real trainer!
Perfect
Big muscle is just for actor, not for daily life.
Hi when I was a younger trainer I used to train for size and strength now if at 61 years old I changed my mind about that I need to get leaner and fitter great job on the video thanks 💪
True
Sure thing
I'm training calisthenics for every body part seriously and I tried holding the horsestance the way you recommended. I held it 2 minutes with my legs shaking uncontrollably as I was reaching the end and my legs just gave up, my quads were so exhausted I couldn't even walk normally for a while.
When I did 10 minute I could barely walk
Underrated channel
Thanks!
Thanks for being here
Count me in! Going to start this routine and others you've posted. Thank you!
This guy's is golden he's right on his approaches.
Awesome advice! I will no longer be doing squats until I can sit for 5 minutes. Makes sense as you need the stability of all the muscles and connective tissue. Thank you for the video!
You're welcome
So should I be doing this as a warm up or a general workout ???
Either or depending on your goals
Likewise Andrew
🥷💪
This is the best fitness channel I have seen by far, love it.
Thanks and thanks for being here
I was motivated to get back exercising but after watching your videos I'm unmotivated again and even more confused than before.
Thanks.
This is valuable info! Thank you for being so generous and caring to share, for free! We have been given bad info about everything - diet and exercise - which has led to suffering and death! Incredible!
We live in the matrix
I will be visiting your catalog, as an excited new subscriber should. Your video is priceless, speaking ones like myself, who have dealt with injuries, and now workout without lifting iron. God bless you and your family Coach.
God bless
This man just changed my life..
I am so glad that your not only giving the fitness advice but your backing it up by science. Amazing!!
The algorithm needs to know. Thank you 🙏🏾❤️🤸🏽
You're welcome
this is exactly what i've been looking for. thx for the tips
I have been practicing different martial arts since 1986 such as karate, Chinese internal martial arts and now I currently practice Brazilian Jiu Jitsu as well as body weigh and kettle bell exercises. Tonight I tried the horse riding stance for 2 minutes that is one tough exercise. Additionally, I tried the hollow position and held it for two sets of one minute. Again a tough exercise. So, I will continue with the exercises and hopefully I can get these down and move on to the tougher exercises. Thank you Lee
You're welcome
Great video, like the simplicity of the 3-foundational moves. Horse, ass to grass rest, and jumping.
Absolutely loving your content, would love to see some nutrition related videos in the future.
Glad you found it valuable
The horse stance is a great isometric exercise that many people can integrate into their training routines, but most people will never possess the mobility required to perform exercises demonstrated in this video such as pistol squats, and frankly they don't need to.
I agree that CrossFit training is probably best to avoid due to the onset of fatigue interfering with subsequent exercises and no recovery time in between. While I rarely perform weighted squats myself because they don't really suit me, I like to perform deep bodyweight squats as a mobility drill prior to lower-body exercises such as dumbbell walking lunges.
When I'm training other people to perform weighted squats (provided they possess the mobility to do so), I always emphasise the importance of abdominal compression. If the vertebra unintentionally flexes, extends, laterally flexes or rotates, then they need to focus more attention on their core development.
Abdominal compression is a factor that's often overlooked when performing axial loading exercises, including squats, deadlifts and overhead presses. Even people who possess adequate mobility for performing these exercises should be made aware of the core musculature and breathing mechanics associated with abdominal compression as well as the biomechanics associated with correct movement patterns.
Thank you Mr Lee.
This all seems intuitively true. Very glad I found this video I've been looking for an alternative to lifting.
That's really great advice. I added nordic, reverse Nordic curls, one legged knee over toe squats, tibia curls, straight leg weighted calf raises and bent leg calf raises... that seems to do the trick to bullet proof my knees and legs...
good stuff , just found your channel , if I had you as a coach when I started lifting weights at 10 and distance running at 30, I'm sure my knees would be way better than they are now at 70. your students are fortunate to have your wisdom.
Our 70 year old students are making good progress
@@LeeWeiland 76 yr olds also?? How long for each exercise?
Up to 83...programming will be unique to everyone
More difficult might be 5 seconds
Easier but mental challenge 5 minutes
Really enjoy the straight forward explanations that make sense.
Makes me feel they are all in reach with a means to an end. Thank you!
You're welcome
I'm now 66 yrs old, arthritic back with poor flexibility. Will try and incorporate what looks like amazing exercises for overall body strength. I only wish I discovered this before squatting with barbells leading to triple hernia surgery at 60 yrs old. Thank you Lee for motivating me in this direction.
Your content is awesome!!!!
Thanks so much for this advice. I’m 56 and never been big into weight training but recognize that I have weakness in my glutes and back. Recently joined a gym and have been carefully getting myself into better shape. Just did weighted squats yesterday for the first time in several years and have always avoided squats out of concerns about injury.
Glad to know my intuition about this was correct and thanks again for providing the information and fitness parameters I need to progress!
Daaaamn. I'm up for this challenge.
I do squats without weights only use my body weight and it has worked for me, I will try this here, honestly am so into new ways of learning
This proof me what i heard and saw previously.
You got an abo right there man, awesome video!
Perfect
This is a very valuable piece of advice 😅.
A good foundation should be essential for everybody.
New here.
I've watched 4 vids prior to this 1.
This 1 has opened my eyes to correctly being in proper form.
Great vids so far.
Looking forward to he pushup vid if you have it.
Ty
Welcome aboard!
My workouts really feel different after watching your videos. Love watching your videos 👍
Awesome! Thank you!
This is VERY interesting!!! First video I have now watched of yours 😊
I subbed just on this information alone. I have a lot of work to do.
I wish this video existed 20 years ago before I ruined my lower back.
I recently got back in fitness, but mostly bodyweight. Saving this video to my favo's and subbed
I wish I'd seen this before I hurt my back doing high bar back squats with 225 lbs. I had poor mobility, which led to "butt wink," where my pelvis tilted and put all that weight on my lumbar spine. It took months of physical therapy just to walk without pain, and I still wake up with back pain most days, years later.
Try low bar squatting. I had horrible back pain from high bar squatting. I get literally no back pain from low bar squats. Sometimes my lower back muscles are a bit sore, but that's it.
Well back 2013 my dumbass with my personal trainer did squatting with 205 pounds on a smith machine. He was busy talking to somebody and I felt my body fatigue and I heard a crack. Yeah I messed up my lower lumbar spine and it took a while to back up again. I still feel pain every now and again in my lower back right side. I had a gut feeling not to do squats that day, oh well
@@posthawk1393 Exactly. And no knee pain at all from low bar. Feels more natural.
@@posthawk1393Knock on wood, totally agree, had to lighten up quite a bit to hit ATG, felt parallel and/or guessing if I made depth, was not worth it with heavier loads.
Awesome video man. You have another followers.
I'm impressed Sir!
Great video Lee. Those low squat hops are awesome.
Right on
As someone who’s hit 500 on a squat, I’ve rarely ever done any of these only the horse stance in Karate but I recently blew my knee out and honestly, even at my peak strength couldn’t do 99% of what he just talked about (plyometrics or jump training I’ve done and love my whole life though) definitely going to try this out for a bit see how that helps my knees and overall strength
Great anecdote
I am an Olympic lifting coach. I am also open minded and willing to try different methods. Thank you for this. I will try them on my lifters.
Very interesting. Enjoyed this video and looking forward to others.
Thank you for doing this.
You're welcome
Makes perfect sense. Going to add these to my routine
Perfection. Explanation on biomechanics on point boss 🔥💯
Appreciate that
Great channel. Good advice, from someone who actually lives it.
Great video! I can’t wait to try these techniques tonight. Thank you !!
Perfect
These are the best moves ❤ I will do these to see if I can run faster next year.
Like your channel man keep up the good information 👍
Great advice , I’m a personal trainer and martial artist . I also believe that body weight exercises with stretches and various kicks are fantastic for legs . The legs won’t be huge but they will feel like they are made of iron, AND you will be able to effortlessly lift them to a vertical position above your head. No gym training will ever achieve this , and I did a lot of gym training. Also weighted squats and deadlifts can be very injury producing exercises . I have a bad back so I avoid them completely now .
Top class information, now is the time to start
Good info! Thanks for sharing!
You're welcome
These are all the things I have been doing to prepare for heavy squats. Validation. I also came to realize I may never need or want to squat heavy.What the hell for? Legs are for jumping ,walking.and running. Wow. Is that what they are for? Not loading up twice our body weight plus like a pack animal? I got some progressively harder wobble boards. Hindu squats for reps.RDL kettlebell swings , calf raises, soleus work, walk sprint jump bike and push a mechanical lawn mower for an hour.
Speaking my language
Hello, so what dies your leg day look like with these? From sets to reps etc. Thank you.
Absolutely loving these ❤ This is my life now 💯 % Thank you so much for sharing your vast knowledge to the 🌎 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Wow, thank you for sharing this!
Very clever advices here. Well done man!
Rock on
Amazing channel. Thank you for all the tips 🙏🤲🔥🔥🔥
You just got a new subscriber
Good job
This is different but good👏🏾🙌🏾👍🏾
This is excellent.
Knowledge is true power.
Thanks for sharing 🙏 Respect
Damn this is good. I think this stuff is way more practical for MMA and combat sports than heavy leg days.
💥This was an incredible wealth of info. Thank you 🏆🏆
Thanks for being here
Horse stance relieves my knee clicking and grinding. Thank you
Wow this was amazing!! New subscriber thank you!!!
Excellent
I've started training for ~3 weeks ago and progressed from 160 to 200 pounds on leg press. Can't hold it for more than ~20 seconds with the first exercise. Feel lucky to find your channel and will adjust my strategy moving forward. Thank you 🙏
Keep it up
@@LeeWeilandis it okay if i do the second position without raising my arms at all ?
Thank you sir for excellent coaching for leg stronger...
Of course
It’s nice to see to knowledge combined with concern. Great video.
This seems so practical after hearing it explained, I’ve squatted upwards of 225 to 90 degrees with multiple injuries but can easily fail at bodysquats to the ground
👍🏽 thank you, young man
I learned a lot from this video
I recently got back into weightlifting and the other day I was at the gym and I had always been insecure about the amount of weight I put on the squat bar. If I'm not putting on heavy weight people might think I'm a bitch. Then I started developing lower back and hip pain, I mean my rom doing these squats were barely 90 degrees. Then I reassessed myself, I decided to pull the weight off the bar, slapped 25s on there and just focused on slow, deep and controlled squats with full rom. I would then super set my squats with deep sits, ass the ground, knees up, flat on my heels and found this to be very difficult. I could feel how weak and tight my hips were. I felt there was something else I needed to do. This video just inspired me to start from scratch. I will now be working on my foundation, I don't care what my squat weight is nor should I care what other people think about how much I can squat. Thank you for the video and the very important lesson in basic movement and biomechanics. Edit: I just attempted a horse stance and could barely hold it for more than 10 seconds. I'm not ready for the squat rack, but I will be soon.
Perfect. Don't worry about what other people think. You already strike me as someone who will go way beyond the "gym bros."
I am 73 years old and im in the process of loosing weight .
I would like to combine your exercise regime with my diet routine.
Thank you for the Video i have Subscribed to your channel.
Good job
What to do if you have "bad" knees?
This video has really been an eye opener for how to approach finding physical balance 🙏🏾
This is a good video: i'm 59 and do utilize squats and DLs - but I HAD to incorporate primal squats and various mobility drills to get my form correct - i'm not worried about the weight (though I've seen a big improvement) - it's the mobility that counts (i think!)
I learned a lot of this stability/mobility stuff with NASM. Unfortunately clients want results so fast (weight gain/increase in weight) but I’ve been working on mobility a lot more with them. Thanks
Yep
If refocusing my training starting Monday with what you said here and other videos I’ve watched you do. Sorry I can’t sign up for your program now on a fixed income so maybe next year. Good tips thanks.
All good...update your progress here
So after 2 weeks my horse squat went from just under 30 seconds to 95 seconds. The hands overhead squat i was doing sets of 15-20 and can now hold it 45 seconds making that squat jump much easier.👍 I’ve also been doing reverse pushups and my table has gotten much better. My back is alot looser.👍
Fantastic
good philosophy on training. I think you get a lot of dislikes from people that are getting defensive about their squats.
🤣🤣🤣
That splits and rise from the split was intense! Amazing work Lee!
😁
I like this man. He apply Martial Art Training which is Calisthenic to build really strong foundation for leg. Calisthenic Is The Best Workout.
Love this new sub
Thank you!
Love this!
I do agree that combining heavy BB deadlifts with box jumps is not good.
love the video. Will combine this stuff with knees over toe guy stuff! thanks a lot
Don't follow strangers online
Good info. Subbed thanks you!
I didn't want to watch this video, as I am a 52yr old guy that squats perfect. Having said that, I think I learned something here and am now eager to learn more. My #1 goal in lifting is perfect ROM into my 60's and beyond. Pretty cool video
Quality friend I am 62 1/2 lol this is the correct fit/fitness for me. Thank you.
Easy subscribe, top notch info, Thanks for the vid!
Thank you very much! you save us...🙏👌