Why Athletes SHOULD Train Zercher Exercises

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  • These are some of the best zercher exercises that athletes can use to increase strength and stability from @GarageStrength Coach Dane Miller.
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    0:00 What are Zercher exercises?
    1:24 I HATED ZERCHERS
    2:25 Zercher Squats
    3:20 Zercher Pulls
    6:23 Zercher Carries
    7:51 Zercher Lunges

КОМЕНТАРІ • 77

  • @GarageStrength
    @GarageStrength  26 днів тому +7

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    • @thulasiram1006
      @thulasiram1006 23 дні тому

      Which exercises is good for motorcycle stunt riding

  • @bobfystro4935
    @bobfystro4935 24 дні тому +55

    I love Zerchers. Zercher Reverse Lunges are a staple in my programs. Also, if a kid complains about Front Squatting, have him do Zercher Squats instead. They usually never complain about Front Squats again.

    • @musicessentials5275
      @musicessentials5275 14 днів тому

      Maybe if you're doing the same weight. I usually strip a plate for zerchers. Most i do for reps is like 250 on zerchers.

  • @boyo4306
    @boyo4306 24 дні тому +18

    Mind has been opened

  • @Lewis_1995
    @Lewis_1995 24 дні тому +31

    I'm currently chasing a 500lb zercher squat (7.5kg off so far) and recently uploaded a video trying to help people who find the rack position painful on their elbows, such a fun lift

  • @t.weber64kg
    @t.weber64kg 24 дні тому +23

    I love programming Zercher dead’s for my Sambo and Judo athletes. I think it improves strength though a larger range of motion and is good for lifting people out of the turtle position similar to Alexander Karelin.

    • @TheMusicLauncher
      @TheMusicLauncher 16 днів тому +1

      every one who is doing MA should do zercher exercises. wether its boxing, mt, bjj or mma

    • @musicessentials5275
      @musicessentials5275 14 днів тому

      Crazy, never thought about the translation of zerchers to turtle.

  • @schorschmcgill
    @schorschmcgill 24 дні тому +16

    Your calves are massive. I'm also doing zercher deadlifts today.

  • @poiboi25
    @poiboi25 24 дні тому +8

    Appreciate you sharing your knowledge and time

  • @drip369
    @drip369 24 дні тому +11

    #zercherisawayoflife #zerchereveything i zercher squat more than I low bar squat. I love zercher horse stance holds, zercher deadlifts, and zercher hyper extensions. Doesn't hurt at all, as long as you don't fold your hands together. I use raw elbows 😅

    • @drip369
      @drip369 24 дні тому +4

      Zercher midmornings&kang squats, carries too

  • @debunkgod
    @debunkgod 24 дні тому +3

    Great video!!

  • @sonamfitness
    @sonamfitness 24 дні тому +3

    Great ideas + sweet t-shirt!

  • @TomasJuan-bq5fi
    @TomasJuan-bq5fi 24 дні тому

    amazing video, great work

  • @thulasiram1006
    @thulasiram1006 23 дні тому +1

    Great video

  • @intipampa
    @intipampa 7 днів тому

    I've been playing around with zercher lifts for a while now and I'm still learning about the different variations like the zercher get up(that one's brutal0 . thanks for posting this

  • @youngvet1993
    @youngvet1993 24 дні тому +2

    Love this

  • @ajithsidhu7183
    @ajithsidhu7183 24 дні тому +6

    What is your view on smolov for overhead press?

  • @CannabisGainz
    @CannabisGainz 15 днів тому

    Nice shirt ! One of my favorite hip hop duo’s

  • @ibraheemsalamath8578
    @ibraheemsalamath8578 24 дні тому +4

    How about zercher side lunges for basketball?

  • @robertstover4665
    @robertstover4665 17 днів тому

    Going to use this now..... already feeling the burn!!!

  • @younglad9663
    @younglad9663 24 дні тому +5

    Could you make a video specific to soldiers. Rucking, Running, Joint health etc

    • @noalane3626
      @noalane3626 22 дні тому +1

      That’s not his wheel house man look up terminator training

    • @Hensley_Jb
      @Hensley_Jb 4 дні тому

      Amazing idea

  • @jamesTWisco
    @jamesTWisco 16 днів тому +1

    I'll give zercher RDLs a shot. Not on board replacing farmers carries. I do long distance (1/4 mile) farmers carries with 265 on a trap bar. Whenever my grip or lungs give out I take a break, do 3 deadlifts and get back at it until I'm back at the house. Maybe if I was confined to a public gym though. I definitely like zercher squats better than crunches for abs.

  • @chriss6971
    @chriss6971 14 днів тому

    Another benifit is working around injury had a wrist thing couldn't weight bare in one hand so used zercher rdl to get around wrist issue while still getting something done.

  • @thepillar4473
    @thepillar4473 17 днів тому

    Coach! I’ve been doing barbell loaded Zercher One legged/ Bulgarian squats with my 16 year old son. They are way more taxing than the traditional. Especially in the quads!

  • @user-uk1ce3gc8g
    @user-uk1ce3gc8g День тому

    Zercher carries are an incresible exercise for core strength and all around dumby strength. John meadows also approved

  • @chrisgregorich9004
    @chrisgregorich9004 15 днів тому

    Hey coach, would you be able to release programming info on your athlete that is training to be a green beret? I’m about to go to Ranger School in a few weeks and when I get back I will be training to become a green beret as well. I’ll be in an almost identical situation.
    Also, I have found snatch grip RDLs as a great tool to improve strength for rucking as well. I will definitely give zerchers a try though.

  • @drhjhulsebos
    @drhjhulsebos 24 дні тому +1

    I kind of like zercher step ups. Last week I caught a light zercher clean on accident, I didn't like one too much.

  • @Brotherfaris
    @Brotherfaris 20 днів тому

    I've been waiting for you to make this video haha. I at first also thought they were overrated.. then I started doing them and my hips have never felt stronger 😅

  • @luisemilianogonzalezvinces3400
    @luisemilianogonzalezvinces3400 21 день тому

    What about double kettlebell front squats? Your arms position is going to be basically the same as in zercher squats without the elbow discomfort and you can still go relatively heavy with a pair of kettlebells

  • @Asymmetrical.athlete_
    @Asymmetrical.athlete_ 24 дні тому

    I’ve been doing the rdl’s with a SSB bar, I take out the handles and bear hug the pads….takes all the pressure off the elbows and it’s just as difficult

  • @zwartepeat3552
    @zwartepeat3552 19 днів тому

    Also cool to squat with heavy sandbags

  • @k.p.bolden7329
    @k.p.bolden7329 24 дні тому +2

    RIP Guru!!!!

  • @animatedstatistics6587
    @animatedstatistics6587 18 днів тому

    I also "invented" Zercher carry variations 7-8 years ago... 😀

  • @citizengain
    @citizengain 20 днів тому

    The Zercher Squat, Reverse Lunge, Hinge & Carry are all useful but with like so many classic movements knuckle heads will overload it & tear themselves apart then blame the movement.

  • @exterminateurdeverminesetd1272
    @exterminateurdeverminesetd1272 24 дні тому +2

    This video is for eric boogz

  • @monjettgraham2989
    @monjettgraham2989 15 днів тому

    The zombie squat is variant of the front squat.

  • @sebastienroux1790
    @sebastienroux1790 14 днів тому +1

    How does zercher squats compare to front squats when it comes to carryover for rucking?

    • @uuu817
      @uuu817 12 днів тому

      I’d say do front squats for a ruck..I doubt you are really going to be using your biceps unless you are for sure they are making you carry a log as a team at some point. If you’re not doing a zercher technique with a specific movement then there’s really no need to train zerchers.. this is just my opinion!
      I do watch Dr Mike Isreatel and he is more focused on bodybuilding.. this may lead to some sort of differences in “athletes vs body builders”
      But just imagine doing zerchers and never picking something up via the zerchers movement.. you’re training three different muscles groups in one excercise.. this is less than ideal for muscle growth and strength in those areas… unlesssss once again you are specifically doing zerchers within your Ruck run

    • @sebastienroux1790
      @sebastienroux1790 12 днів тому

      @@uuu817 and how does front squat compare to back squat? For same purpose ofc

    • @user-uk1ce3gc8g
      @user-uk1ce3gc8g День тому +1

      Zercher squats will help your spinal erectors more for longer rucks; like hours at a time rucking. You can adjust how you move your back/hips to adjust how much your erectors are engaged.
      Front Squats and zombie squats will do the same but put more focus on your delts in terms of rucking, which is good for rucking with a heavy pack. The straps dig into your traps, neck, and delts so you want those strong. Front squat is also a thoracic spine and upper back developer which is critical for injury prevention during heavy long rucks.
      Program it all and cycle it all to prevent injury. The best way to train for rucking is like running though----you have to just do it. Long rucks, fast rucks, heavy rucks, deload light rucks, very light ruck runs, multiple weeks of rest sometimes, etc.
      Backsquat is just another good variation for overall leg and core strength with rucking. It would be wise to cycle between all three for rucking.
      Hope this helps friend

  • @shaynethePsychPT...
    @shaynethePsychPT... 24 дні тому

    Perfect timing - I broke my dominant hand and was feeling poor and unmotivated, Enter Zercher.

  • @tonyslaughter8954
    @tonyslaughter8954 20 днів тому

    I do Zerchers. I don’t go extremely as I want to be agile and strong. Looking like a refrigerator and not being able to do much other than picking up a bar is not a good look. It also helped me pick up my dad when he fell in the bathroom.

    • @daveymccrazy2977
      @daveymccrazy2977 20 днів тому +1

      Totally... if you put too much weight on a zercher you'd be a 300lb gorilla in a week or two. That's actually how it works!
      Also... Girls of previous generations called... They wanted to mention that they also didn't want to "get huge", so they'd recommend sticking to cardio & 5lb dumbells.

    • @zerrodefex
      @zerrodefex 16 днів тому +1

      Zercher carries paid off quickly when I needed to move a bunch of logs from the woodpile to a trailer. Think about how often you carry a box in front of you (that might not even have handholds) vs how often you carry stuff on your back.

  • @Dunk_At_50
    @Dunk_At_50 22 дні тому

    A true beatboxer...

  • @Zhello79
    @Zhello79 18 днів тому

    I love them but they do make my inner arms feel wild lol 😂

  • @bobbullethalf
    @bobbullethalf 16 днів тому

    For some reason Zechers hut my back.

  • @anthonygregorio2208
    @anthonygregorio2208 19 днів тому +1

    Physical therapists are gonna have a field day with this.

  • @Pumpychan
    @Pumpychan 17 днів тому

    Use fat grips on the bar, makes it a lot easier to hold without digging a canal into your elbows.
    I suppose a very thick bar or axle bar would be great too.

  • @Dunk_At_50
    @Dunk_At_50 22 дні тому

    Possible strain on the biceps tendon for some people, especially if poorly executed. That seems risky to me.

  • @parrishbutler2354
    @parrishbutler2354 24 дні тому +1

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  • @modemarcoj8026
    @modemarcoj8026 20 днів тому +2

    Discomfort
    How about the fact that your putting an extreme load on your soft tissues directly with a small hard steel bar that is potentially doing damage/ unnecessary wear and tear on your innards ,
    Ligaments tendons veins muscles
    Doing these for years as a staple in your program is absolutely idiotic and unnecessary when there are so many other modalities to perform similar types of exercises like a smaller banded heavy bag or throw some chair ng on the bag ends
    Or heavy sandbags or kettlebells or train with someone and do wrestling drills that develop real functional strength without a small steel bar slowly destroying your body when you have not considered the possible implications . Carrying / Lifting a log or sand bag or anything that spreads the contact surface is far more intelligent of a choice .

    • @SeanDiego
      @SeanDiego 20 днів тому

      I wonder if anyone has had these issues that you mentioned 🤔

    • @charlesanthony7954
      @charlesanthony7954 19 днів тому +1

      I use blue fat grips on the bar. Very comfortable.

    • @Pumpychan
      @Pumpychan 17 днів тому +1

      @@charlesanthony7954Right! I commented that above. Or an axle bar… just thicken the bar and problem gone.
      They used to sell zercher harnesses on Amazon but I don’t see anymore….
      Otherwise a definitely useful ex. The sandbag is limited by bicep fatigue so quite different (good but diff)

    • @zerrodefex
      @zerrodefex 16 днів тому

      Put a barbell pad or some foam pipe insulation on it, problem addressed.

    • @user-uk1ce3gc8g
      @user-uk1ce3gc8g День тому

      Your body adjusts to what you put it through. An extreme example would be finger pullups/pushups. Its all about giving the connective tissue (tendons, ligaments) good recovery through diet, sleep, and a very slow loading process. Connective tissue takes alot longer to recover, but it does recover and get stronger like everything else in the body.

  • @leviefrauim1425
    @leviefrauim1425 16 днів тому +1

    Absolutely ridiculous. No practical reason to lift like this. You're just looking to injure yourself. Zercher created these movements to see how many people he could fool.

    • @K_j_M
      @K_j_M 16 днів тому +1

      He didn't create them. People have been carrying weight in front of them since, well, people started carrying things
      The Husfeldt stone is a similar lift.

    • @leviefrauim1425
      @leviefrauim1425 16 днів тому +1

      @@K_j_M still ridiculous movements. There's no practical or functional application and folks are going to injure themselves carrying, moving or lifting barbells in this fashion. Go grab some kettlebells or dumbbells instead and workout more safely.

    • @backwoodsbrooksknives4625
      @backwoodsbrooksknives4625 15 днів тому +1

      You obviously have never carried bags of feed around. The first convenient method is on you shoulder and the second is a zercher style carry. When you do physical labor you use zercher carries all the fricken time.

    • @stanleykachuik2589
      @stanleykachuik2589 14 днів тому

      BOOFFF

    • @leviefrauim1425
      @leviefrauim1425 14 днів тому

      @@backwoodsbrooksknives4625 yeah, sure, never done a days labor in my life. You're spot on. Thanks for the advice. Enjoy your injuries.

  • @shellytanner
    @shellytanner 12 днів тому

    Don't deadlift but do these circus tricks.