How To Squat Without Knee Pain (4 Mistakes You’re Probably Making)

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  • @JeremyEthier
    @JeremyEthier  5 років тому +234

    Hope you enjoyed this one! Comment below what other exercises you’d like me to cover in this fashion👇!
    Study links are below:
    ANKLE MOBILITY TEST
    : www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11676731
    REACTIVE NEUROMUSCULAR TRAINING
    : www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1322908/
    TENDON RECOVERY:
    www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18812414
    BIOMECHANICAL ANALYSIS BOX SQUAT
    : www.researchgate.net/publication/224038910_A_Biomechanical_Comparison_of_the_Traditional_Squat_Powerlifting_Squat_and_Box_Squat

  • @rev0luci0n
    @rev0luci0n 5 років тому +249

    As a visual learner the post production quality of your videos are amazing, thanks for putting in so much effort!

  • @androSS.
    @androSS. 5 років тому +553

    I have never noticed how immobile my ankles were until now. Dude, life saver. Thank you. 🙏🏽

  • @iffjs
    @iffjs 5 років тому +1344

    Mistake #1: letting your weight shift forward 0:57
    Mistake #2: not using the hip flexors 2:54
    Mistake #3: Knees not in line with toes 3:53
    Mistake #4: Doing too much too soon 5:33

    • @iffjs
      @iffjs 5 років тому +15

      Sascha just watching and then writing it down after lol

    • @jjwp-ql5rv
      @jjwp-ql5rv 5 років тому +13

      @@sascha6176
      It's magic.

    • @JustDontMove111
      @JustDontMove111 5 років тому +4

      @@sascha6176 I wondered the same. Incredible talent i must say.

    • @samjustforthenet4185
      @samjustforthenet4185 5 років тому

      @@sascha6176 the dubble dot does this automatically 69:69 1:07

    • @RokkitAk
      @RokkitAk 5 років тому

      Check out “Allen Thrall” he’s more entraining to watch and gets into the science of it to a degree where you fully understand how to powerlift without all this computer gizmo shit., this guy that makes these videos is a zeek.

  • @dalechen8199
    @dalechen8199 5 років тому +96

    No copying; all original and helpful content. Amazing video Jeremy!

  • @videologforearthers2723
    @videologforearthers2723 5 років тому +508

    My knees hurt when your knees collapse in... This guy sacrifice his knees to make the video, damn

  • @mylesroberts7603
    @mylesroberts7603 5 років тому +15

    HI Jeremy i have just graduated as an exercise physiologist is Australia and these videos are fantastic to be able to show to my clients especially as they are in the clinical population where proper technique is imperative. I particularly like the evidence based nature of your explanations. You have just gained one very loyal Aussie health professional. well done mate keep it up!

  • @seanpolding7232
    @seanpolding7232 5 років тому +311

    Just what i needed! Ive just started squatting and have been having this problem. Thank you!

    • @maccon1
      @maccon1 5 років тому +9

      I recently got back to the gym after a long layoff. I ended up doing a ton of Air squats using a TRX band for balance. My legs were on fire the next day. I probably won’t use weights until I know my form is on point.

    • @CryptoBates
      @CryptoBates 5 років тому

      Same here havent squat in years but squat last week.

    • @bastiaanbogers4114
      @bastiaanbogers4114 5 років тому

      Watch Athlean X’s “Do this everytime you squat”. He has a great exercise for the medial glutes.

  • @daniellins8242
    @daniellins8242 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for the really high quality content. I don’t typically leave comments on UA-cam, but I wanted to take the time to tell you how much I appreciate the videos you make. The first video of yours came up when I asked “how to do squats with proper form” and I appreciated it so much that now I search your channel before every workout to make sure I get the form right. I’ve probably watched 20 or more videos of yours. The things I like about the channel are:
    - the science studies you reference so that I know is it’s been done before
    - visual overlays of the bone muscle and joint anatomy so that I understand what’s happening to my body
    - green and red arrows what to do an not do so that I can focus on the proper form
    - slow cadence of your speech so that the content is calm and trusted
    - no fluff/hype or meaningless content so that my time is not wasted
    - the videos are relevant, for example this one about ankle mobility and knee health, so that I keep coming back
    Thanks again for a great channel!

  • @migdez
    @migdez 5 років тому +28

    "Too much, too often". That is exactly what is hurting my knees. Thanks for the great video.

  • @Sawrattan
    @Sawrattan 5 років тому +3

    I just want to thank you for making the most no-nonsense videos, not too much talking, and always under 10 minutes. ❤

  • @xdessix3327
    @xdessix3327 5 років тому +7

    Pointing my toes out is one thing I noticed I have to do. I thought I was doing it incorrectly, you proved me it’s helpful thanks for the vid

  • @christyler158
    @christyler158 5 років тому +1

    Jeremy, I subscribe to a lot of UA-camrs, but yours is the only channel I have notifications turned on for. Thank you.

  • @xavierrobinson200
    @xavierrobinson200 5 років тому +33

    Wow did I need this video. I have knee pain the day after squats

    • @xavierrobinson200
      @xavierrobinson200 5 років тому +3

      Looks like it may be my ankle flexibility

    • @sarahconner9433
      @sarahconner9433 3 роки тому

      Less wieght and don't go deep 90degrees...just go 70degrees a cheat squat.

  • @irene6109
    @irene6109 5 років тому +17

    Great, comprehensive, informative video as always, Jeremy! Thank you!

  • @anuupeace8801
    @anuupeace8801 5 років тому +26

    what a boss. he does a messed up version of the exercise risking injury to himself in the video (even though it's probably light weight for him) just to show how it's not supposed to be done, haha! Thanks for all the information man, people love and appreciate you and your videos.

  • @MilosChikarason
    @MilosChikarason 5 років тому +4

    I followed these tips today at the gym. Focusing on the hip flexors on the way down made all the difference in the world. Thanks Jeremy!

  • @nickgc5678
    @nickgc5678 5 років тому +6

    Damn you and I are on the same wavelength! You always upload exactly the thing I’m looking for. I’ve got the most trust in your videos out of all the fitness channels. Thanks for your hard work!

  • @cakemixrox
    @cakemixrox 3 роки тому +8

    I googled “squatting knee pain” and this video popped up. Really informative and easy to understand, thank you! The algorithm doing justice for once.

  • @SeyoYanura
    @SeyoYanura 5 років тому +13

    Omg i needed this video! Also I bought your program! So happy with it!

  • @angelivangeronimofeliz7841
    @angelivangeronimofeliz7841 5 років тому +1

    Just Awesome! Looked at many videos and found nothing, 3 minutes of this one and got the perfect Solution.
    Thanks a lot

  • @stanleyg2934
    @stanleyg2934 5 років тому +12

    This is the exact information I've been looking for. Thank you , you just got a new sub

  • @samirsharma6312
    @samirsharma6312 5 років тому +7

    As beautifully, systematically and scientifically explained as Jeremy always does.
    Mr. Ethier certainly makes the lives of guys interested in strength training a lot easier.
    "Keep up the good work Jeremy"

  • @Sparagas
    @Sparagas 5 років тому +4

    Gone home from workout with knee pain - got video from Jeremy how to fix it. Perfect timing!

  • @vaibhav1000000000
    @vaibhav1000000000 5 років тому +2

    Finally you uploaded it.. You have no idea how long I waited.. Thank you so much

  • @larrybrumfield2892
    @larrybrumfield2892 5 років тому +4

    What a fantastic video, Jeremy Ethier. I really appreciate your instruction in all your videos ... very complete, very direct, packed-full of information in an easily-understood way, with great visuals. Amazing! Thank you.

  • @BtheR2dadoubleE
    @BtheR2dadoubleE 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you!
    I'm on a weight loss journey, being heavier than I use to be, squats have been messing w my knees...I copied everything you instructed to do and notice a big difference ! Knees feel better and I can now feel the workout instead of the knee pain.. gracias !♡

  • @AhmedMostafaBLOODISHBROS
    @AhmedMostafaBLOODISHBROS 5 років тому +19

    Just in time,, was lookin for proper squats technique then i found this on my yt home.. subbed

  • @ozayrmansoor3260
    @ozayrmansoor3260 3 роки тому

    Best Squat/Knee Fix video I've seen. Well done bro. Easy to understand.

  • @TkWatchin
    @TkWatchin 4 роки тому +25

    This brought instant relief to my knees when doing squats. Thank you sir! I just started working out and was wondering why squats hurt my kneecaps so much. What a great video.

    • @smashb3766
      @smashb3766 Рік тому

      Which bit was the main issue and fix?

    • @TkWatchin
      @TkWatchin Рік тому

      @@smashb3766 If I remember correctly, I was doing mistake #3 in this video. I was a complete beginner so I had no idea what I was doing wrong. Haven't had any issues since!

  • @rhastaman8118
    @rhastaman8118 5 років тому

    Appreciate your graphics/edits and everything to make us understand better. New beginner here. Thank you so much.
    Best channel I’ve found that explains everything with directions/graphics/techniques etc etc. thanks so much

  • @nudla3972
    @nudla3972 5 років тому +86

    Will you make a video about best push/pull workout routines?

    • @me_hanics
      @me_hanics 5 років тому +2

      up this
      also twisting

    • @burns0100
      @burns0100 5 років тому +2

      A simple one I do it alternate between Push Ups and then Laying Pull Ups using a bar like you're going to be bench pressing. Its the same pushup form just a pulling movement back up into that position. It really works the upper body and core. Doing about 10reps at 5 sets.

  • @das1992
    @das1992 5 років тому

    Your channel is really the best for good explanation of the science behind workouts without unnecessary bs.

  • @user-oj9yy1el3w
    @user-oj9yy1el3w 3 роки тому +3

    When I do to many leg excercises, my leg started to hurt alot, my legs hurt when i do squats, its been 2 days, but this dude saved my leg, thanks bro i will subscribe

    • @sean.momentum
      @sean.momentum 3 роки тому

      do you mean your knees or the muscle of the leg?

  • @BloofehBaby
    @BloofehBaby 2 роки тому

    This video is so high quality, as someone who doesn't work out a ton the muscle diagrams really helped me visualize what I should be doing. It turns out my problem was mainly with my hip flexor, but I truly would have never figured that out if the visual wasn't included - I had no idea what a hip flexor was let alone how to engage it.

  • @santidbe400
    @santidbe400 5 років тому +3

    Jeremy great video as always, could you do a video about and example of how a push, pull,leg routine should look like? Thank you

  • @billtonvitus7834
    @billtonvitus7834 5 років тому +1

    The muscle visualisation on the right side of the video is a very good addition! Please do these in your future videos as well, thank you!

  • @CJ_Pharaoh
    @CJ_Pharaoh 5 років тому +5

    I'm on ankle mobility exercises ASAP. That test had my heel come off oh so slightly but no matter. I'm getting it fixed.
    Stay blessed Jeremy and thank you for this video 🙏

  • @jenniferbueno9578
    @jenniferbueno9578 5 років тому +1

    I LOVE this video. I’ve always had issues with proper form with squats so this explains my heel being the culprit.

  • @Theoriginalbubbafett
    @Theoriginalbubbafett 5 років тому +196

    Your “DON’T” demos scare the heck out of me sometimes. Especially the knees in part. Thanks for the demo but please use a empty bar next time. Like watching someone dodge a car. Whew!

    • @tcg4111
      @tcg4111 5 років тому +17

      I thought that too but then realized that an empty bar for us is what a bar with 2 plates is to him 🤷‍♂️

    • @Danster547
      @Danster547 5 років тому +6

      You
      Or even like watching someone buy a Dodge car.

    • @DefeatLust
      @DefeatLust 4 роки тому +10

      @Ze TheGame that's... not the point. Adding even 5lbs to the bar is more dangerous than no weight when showing an incorrect movement.

    • @attackhelicopter588
      @attackhelicopter588 3 роки тому +2

      @@DefeatLust NO PAIN NO GAIN!!!!ARGHHH!!!!!
      But no I agree with you.Doesnt matter if 10 plates each side is Jeremy's version of light weight having no plates definitely helps and reduces risk of injury when showing us what not to do

    • @brar9374
      @brar9374 3 роки тому

      6 REASONS TO DO NOT BENCH, SQUAT OR DEADLIFT IN 2021!!! DONT MISS!!!ua-cam.com/video/UNxgDWId5dk/v-deo.html

  • @paulntpa1122
    @paulntpa1122 5 років тому

    Hey Jeremy, Another informative video. Like the fact you slow your pace down for instructions, and don't rush through your explanation. I'm one of your new fans !

  • @popdragos2704
    @popdragos2704 5 років тому +6

    man you have such a great body, you're one of the few fitness youtubers i can say i trust regarding this type of videous

  • @sarangsj8733
    @sarangsj8733 3 роки тому

    Landed to his Channel by Mistake but it Turned into a Blessing... The Visuals with a Corrective Method is absolutely Superb...

  • @playpiano2264
    @playpiano2264 5 років тому +6

    Woah! 1st view (great work Jeremy) keep going.

  • @jftube3333
    @jftube3333 3 роки тому +2

    Very informative. Thank you!

  • @christosegkos
    @christosegkos 5 років тому +7

    Bro! You are one of my favorite fitness guides! I also love your taste. Im in love with these shoes!!! Give a link or something 🙏🏼

  • @dr.piyaldeb
    @dr.piyaldeb 8 місяців тому

    Oh my GOD! you are a life saver!!! I actively engaged my hip flexors and there was no pain. its just gone! thank you so much.

  • @NoPo101
    @NoPo101 5 років тому +9

    Just watched the video..Thank you for making this video simple and easy to know .. Shashank Gujar 🇮🇳

  • @StephenPhilippouG
    @StephenPhilippouG 3 роки тому +2

    Visualizing the hip flexors was such a great tip and helped me improve my squat tremendously. Thanks Jeremy!

  • @dhrubosaha210
    @dhrubosaha210 5 років тому +4

    Hi Jeremy,
    A video on whether leg extensions are good or bad would be great. It's such a heated debate and I don't know who to believe.

  • @Bilbi111
    @Bilbi111 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you so much! I have some pain above the knees, not too bad but still a sign that something is not right. Watching this I think I do mistakes number 2 & 4, and now will try to fix both. Thank you again.

  • @harmanbeing
    @harmanbeing 5 років тому +8

    Great video, I recently injured the area above my right knee while doing squats.

    • @jaimejaime1043
      @jaimejaime1043 5 років тому

      Same here took a whole week to recover

  • @akshatchaurasia6907
    @akshatchaurasia6907 5 місяців тому

    The weight shift was my mistake, thanks for help❤

  • @Hatred_Pkerz
    @Hatred_Pkerz 5 років тому +3

    Jeremy can you do a video on the difference between flyes and presses

    • @liluzivert4630
      @liluzivert4630 5 років тому

      Hatred Pkerz presses are usually for strength, flies are usually for size

  • @silvership909
    @silvership909 5 років тому

    Great video thank you so much. I always have knee pain and it sucks.

    • @sumangurung6032
      @sumangurung6032 5 років тому

      Same here have been working out for almost a decade now but years of squats had sure affected my knee if you face the same problem try this it really worked out for mewww.houseofcoonoor.com/products/%E2%84%A2

  • @sophovot5079
    @sophovot5079 3 роки тому +6

    2:20 that test depends on height though, right? The shorter your shins are, the more you have to bend your ankle to reach the wall

    • @andytonne8008
      @andytonne8008 3 роки тому

      I am a shorty, i do not have ankle mobility issue but i just can't do that. Can someone help explain?🙏

  • @NeonSphinx89
    @NeonSphinx89 5 років тому

    I've been needing this one for a while! Your videos are always great, much appreciated.

  • @PotatoMan1491
    @PotatoMan1491 5 років тому +7

    Sir Jer., thou shall save my kneecaps from my own undoing

  • @emy2023Jw
    @emy2023Jw 2 роки тому

    Thanks very much. I realized today when I did my squat routine that I'd been committing the mistake you mentioned on shifting the weight to my toes.

  • @KD-lx1cr
    @KD-lx1cr 5 років тому +3

    Is it normal for the bone structure of my knee to be inwards? My knees don’t cave, but when I straighten my leg the knee is tilted out wards like 2 parallel lines, and then my lower leg is straight agin

  • @jeffreybabino8161
    @jeffreybabino8161 2 роки тому

    Hi Jeremy thank you for your time and help great video

  • @HabboCoolcattim
    @HabboCoolcattim 5 років тому +4

    Video tip:
    How effective are Super Sets?

  • @thestormlscoming
    @thestormlscoming Рік тому

    ankle mobility! thank you. your channel is so friggen helpful

  • @kristfur
    @kristfur 5 років тому +7

    My personal squat mantra is: Look up, back straight, butt out, focus the weight (mostly) in the heels.

  • @ХРИСТИЯНДимитров-й3б

    You post the best exercises at the right time

  • @GabeCoyotl
    @GabeCoyotl 5 років тому +7

    Hey, my problem when squatting is I use my wrists. Any tips on how to hold the bar so that I dont use my wrists?

    • @jjwp-ql5rv
      @jjwp-ql5rv 5 років тому +2

      I'd say, point your elbows backwards a bit, and have a closer grip (just outside shoulder width)

    • @MegaPrck
      @MegaPrck 5 років тому +1

      @@jjwp-ql5rv You want your elbows under the bar when squatting not pointed backwards

    • @ngokul3
      @ngokul3 5 років тому +2

      Take your thumb from under the bar and put it on the top. This will automatically teach you how not to use arms.

  • @adegiare
    @adegiare 5 років тому

    I was looking for a video like this. And the best of them all released it !! Thank you

  • @poxy0027
    @poxy0027 5 років тому +4

    Is there any problems in using the hex bar for squats, do I still need correct squat form to avoid knee injuries or are dey minimised on the hex bar

    • @poxy0027
      @poxy0027 5 років тому

      @pingufromindia Your right dude, a lesson to never comment while drinking, I think I just thought hey I'm having knee trouble deadlifting can the hex bar help

    • @poxy0027
      @poxy0027 5 років тому

      @pingufromindia thanks will try to do that

  • @tamrawondrow1939
    @tamrawondrow1939 5 років тому

    This was So awesome & helpful as I do alot of squats. You always talk slowly & smoothly to easily follow your instructions. Thank you so much

  • @cuchulain1647
    @cuchulain1647 5 років тому +4

    I know that you demonstrated those incorrect reps on purpose, but I was cringing each time thinking you were going to hurt yourself!!!
    Don’t demonstrate under load!!!!
    Thank you for all of your videos.

  • @shaneport
    @shaneport 3 роки тому

    Great video! These movements made all the difference!

  • @Saraswati8882
    @Saraswati8882 5 років тому +5

    Man, how come U missed out on telling how wide the legs should be when squatting ?

  • @KAYAKHI
    @KAYAKHI 5 років тому

    This and the Lower Workout pdf have been a great help. Thanks!

  • @rajeshwaran108
    @rajeshwaran108 5 років тому +5

    If you are not a Power lifter Box squats is the way to go...

  • @razibsh
    @razibsh 4 роки тому

    Simply an amazing video with great explanation ! Thanks Jeremy

  • @brobrotv834
    @brobrotv834 3 роки тому +3

    If you’re reading this Jesus Christ loves you unconditionally and He will never leave you ❤️💛❤️

  • @rudylabsilica2286
    @rudylabsilica2286 5 років тому +2

    I’m glad I watched this, today’s my leg day! Thank you much!

  • @Jesus.saved.me.
    @Jesus.saved.me. 5 років тому +2

    Thank you so much Jeremy! I was wondering why I was unable to squat unless in an extremely wide stance. I now realize it’s poor ankle mobility. I’m going to work on fixing it!

  • @TheMrAlexander
    @TheMrAlexander 5 років тому +1

    This video is perfect - I need to watch this every time I'm about to do a leg day. So many useful tips. Thank you!

  • @stevendeonarain9186
    @stevendeonarain9186 5 років тому +1

    I started squatting without shoes yesterday for the first time. It helped a lot.

  • @yasminyasser9386
    @yasminyasser9386 3 роки тому

    Your videos are always useful, to the point and easy to grasp. Thanks🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @elnzs
    @elnzs 2 роки тому

    An amazing video!! Just what I was looking for

  • @markushassel2737
    @markushassel2737 4 роки тому

    Hip flexor tip was key for me!! Thanks

  • @MiceDnP
    @MiceDnP 4 роки тому

    Thanks mate! You are one of the best dudes making these guides and explaining everything and showing how to do it right! Helps me to be more confident in the gym with what am i doing and not letting hurting myself! Have a good one!

  • @biglampar556
    @biglampar556 4 роки тому

    There's plenty of squat vidoes - this is the Gold Standard. Lots' of useful practical advice.
    And you squat beautifully - when i squat i imagine I'm Jeremy Ethier.

  • @shivatrivedi6964
    @shivatrivedi6964 4 роки тому

    exactly..what I was looking for....thnku..very much♥️♥️

  • @Jakierol
    @Jakierol Рік тому

    I've been strugling with knee pain for 8 years since I had an injurie at work. And it prevented me from getting any gains in my legs. Now i'm on a treatment with food suplements that helped me a bit, but I tried to squat a bit after I viewed your video, and there's absolutely no pain in my knee and I can really feel the muscles working. Thank you very much!

  • @threeone6012
    @threeone6012 3 роки тому

    Really helpful video.
    Thanks for the upload!

  • @ForeverLaughing221
    @ForeverLaughing221 5 років тому

    Watched this, corrected a few things, no problem doing squats now. Genuinely; Thank you for putting this video out

  • @gabrielw4146
    @gabrielw4146 5 років тому +1

    Man, I've been lifting for years and although I dont have knee pain with squatting, these tips helped me so much with my squats today I felt way more balanced and was able to go deeper much more comfortably.

  • @robertovergara6107
    @robertovergara6107 4 роки тому

    Thank you. Best video!!! Excellent.

  • @g.berwald5312
    @g.berwald5312 5 років тому

    so greatful. This is a great video, summerizing all the necessary point

  • @jaigarsurchi3235
    @jaigarsurchi3235 5 років тому

    amazing video,,helped me alot,,,wish you all best

  • @kdiazfermin
    @kdiazfermin 4 роки тому

    Incredible ,great, informative video!!!

  • @mamolokompai3201
    @mamolokompai3201 4 роки тому

    Best video I've seen in ages!!! Dude, you're a legend!

  • @purposedriven771
    @purposedriven771 5 років тому

    I find your videos to be very informative and quite useful. Thanks keep up the awesome work

  • @Fuegodinero
    @Fuegodinero 5 років тому +1

    I’ve been struggling with what my friends call the bambee effect from too much weight. Adding in the band exercise right away to fix that. Great video and I appreciate the content!

  • @uribenorita
    @uribenorita 5 років тому

    Jeremy you are the best brother thx for all this time you take to make this videos to help us prevent injuries we viewers don’t say it as much as we should but thank you brother.

  • @nicholasnicou2598
    @nicholasnicou2598 3 роки тому

    Great video, very useful info to help perform your squats properly.

  • @JoseDasilva-wz3dc
    @JoseDasilva-wz3dc 7 місяців тому

    Great content, I'm just going thru that pain. Thanks!