How to get a huge squat and BIG legs (Top exercises for squats)
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- Опубліковано 20 січ 2025
- In this video we cover how to get a stronger squat, how to squat more, and how to get some big legs. Bottom line is if you aren't squatting you need to be! Frequency recommended is 1-3x per week with about 10-20 sets.
I find more often than not, most people aren't hitting a high enough frequency. So give that a shot if you are only currently hitting lets 1x per week.
I go over my top exercises for leg strength and aesthetics. If you input these exercises properly your squat strength will improve! I break it down by my current top 3 exercises for strength assistance, and then my top 3 exercises for hypertrophy training. These vary but right now this is what I've been doing. Enjoy and hit that subscribe button!
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what are your top leg exercises you guys implement in your training? Let's hear them! Give it a "Like" if you enjoyed the video. Oh, and add some watermelon crushes in there.
Belt squat. Especially for when the back is already fatigued.
Tempo training for quads and hamstrings is all I have to build thickness/size.
Always do your calf raises, no matter what. Don't be a calflet
Your quads are freaking insane!!!!
I like Pistol Squats, Nordic Curls and Lying Leg Curls too.
I hold a half squat just above the rim of the toilet while I shit for time under tension.
Ohhhhh babyyyyy
Do you also incorporate any core work?
waleedkhot I’ve tried shitting dead bugs but it gets kind of messy
Raimakusa Seems like my high school
gotta go atg, try lifting the toilet seat and putting your butt right in the water. this will activate your glutes more
SSB Squat (or Front Squat)
Pin Squat
Tempo Back Squat (t:3031)
Bulgarian Split Squat (or Walking Lunges)
Barbell RDL
Alternative tempo exercise for more volume
Sled Push
Nope. You left out watermelon squeeze, RPE 10 for reps.... Blasphemy
recently i’ve been trying to improve my max squat. ive been doing squats. its working.
Jeffery Lord who would’ve thunk it
Me too
How to get a bigger squat:
Step 1: Squat
Step 2: ???
Step 3: Profit
The one person that disliked this video, does quarter squats with 225 lbs....
💀💀💀
First time viewer, great info. I'm 45 with bad knees and what's helped me continue squatting is reverse sled pulls. Less strain and great lactic acid build up
All great tips man. Another thing I’ve found helpful for squat is doing cluster singles with maybe about a minute rest in between. You use a moderate heavy weight (rpe 7-8.5) and do anywhere from 5-10 singles. This really helps you nail down the setup for the squat and also lets you focus on form in general since it’s only singles. Having an efficient setup/unrack is HUGE when it comes to squatting heavy weights.
I'm a distance runner, and I'm squatting in the off season so I'm just doing low bar 5x5 linear progression. Just want some strength.
2:28 It's great your dad is there to cheer you on bro
So is Alan just in the pin squat clip for added sex appeal?
Watermelon crushing for accessories. Got it!
Do it!!!! 4x3 watermelon sets
Once again, Joey just will not be denied. Love it.
Definitely going to incorporate these into my training. Thank you and Subscribed 💪
I really feel like paused squats is the best exercise to grow your legs, refine your form and benefits on the heavy squats. Including them in my programming my heavy squat weight went up alot! And my form is much better because of them
I definitely like the idea of adding sled pushes. Thanks
Front Squat: Quads/Chest movement.
Back Squat: Gluts/Hamstring/Hips movement.
Remil Riel id almost say it’s more a trap or shoulder exercise than a chest movement, never really engage my chest
Great suggestions! Love sleds
This video came at THE PERFECT time. Thanks, Joey!
I have pretty big legs. All I do is squat, deadlift, leg extensions, and leg curls. Leg extensions and leg curls are very underrated exercises. I hit about 4-5 sets of 25 with weight I have to grind since the 16th rep. I also squat 3x a week too.
jesus christ, how do you recover?
@@doluseb I eat a lot, plus your body gets used to it after a while. It's not as big a deal as you think.
Devastated that my gym doesnt have an SSB bar! I have asked so many times for them to purchase one but its just a commercial gym and they wont! Its the only variation that I can't do but it is such a fantastic movement!
Dam bro two videos in one day, what are you Jason blaha?
Brett Allen no but Jason Blaha is actually mike o Hearn
I’m on lots of caffeine and been doing lines of water melon juice
Hahah
His 2 ObLigATorY informative videos.
He looks like a buff harrison ford
what if my gym doesnt have watermelons?
Do it in the grocery store isle
DIY watermelon implement- use a pumpkin
Gym owner's head might work
find a real gym
Go to a new gym
Big fan of this series 👌
Thanks a lot!
Pause Squats, Bulgarian Lunges, Leg Curls And Leg presses all day
the power from the neversate tshirt is what did it
Do you find any value in the leg press, leg extensions/ curls and calf specific exercises??
Coach and tempo squats, still a better love story than Twilight.
Of course I get a kinobody ad 🤦🏽♂️😂
Appreciate the great videos dawg 🤙🏽
Nooooooooo
What if you just had THREE MONTHS to get as shredded as possible?
@bbq seitan
Then I’m only drinking Sam pelligrino and only doing 135 OHP 😂
Paused squats for strength, tempo squats for hypertrophy :)
Just what I needed. I have not been able to squat for 4 months due to inflammation in both knees. But I love the RDL, front squat and pause squats.
And if memory serves me didn't Meg Squats crack a watermelon with her quads?
Fantastic video thanks man👌💪🙏
this was an awesome video.
Amazing legs! It's pumpkin season now. Time to try one of those. ;)
Deff gotta try this!!!
I've watch this Video 3 time already. Im i missing something or Are you saying, we should squat? For bigger stronger legs.
Joey's favorite squat accessory is a Safety Squat Bar Bar.
That intro riff is JUICY like a watermelon.
How can it be my favorite if I never did it before? 🤔
So wat about a possible imbalance in that base?? How would I go about fixing that?? I’ve herd that maybe that’s were some of my hip pain (not terrible) comes from?? Thanx homie
According to science and recommend by pro lifters you have to work your legs at least 2x per week letting them rest at least 48 hrs or they won't grow up.. I already wondered if I could or should work them 3x per week by my job (construction) is not a very good choice to let them rest as they should.. anyways I'd appreciate any advice. :)
2:33 hello Mr. Thrall!!
1 1/2 rep pause squats are my favorite.
I have recently moved away from barbell squat to SSB squat. I have pulled the ever loving crap out of something in my lower back twice squatting with a normal barbell. Do you see any downside to just using the SSB?
I always do tempos man it got my max squat to 300lbs when I was below 150lbs
Editor: “Hey man we only have 6 variations in the video. Is that going to be enough?”
Joe: “Just throw tempos in there again. This pre workout isn’t going to take itself.”
What are your thoughts on box squats?
Do it
What are your thoughts on squat everyday
Hack squats a good accessory?
10:04 when she hits you up with the netflix and chill text
Nice shirt man, where could I get one like that? The black one where you are commentating
Google
Death Before Dishonor shirt
bbq seitan I did, that’s why I asked. Couldn’t find it. If you find it let me know
Am I the only one who noticed he was only wearing one sock at 4:40?
It is the OSSM...alot of top lifter use that method
No.
What do you think of exclusively Front Squatting?
where can I purchase a ability t shirt!
How do you incorporate these in your program?
Power!
That's exSzatly the content I'm looking for 🤘🍉
What about leg extensions, Isn't that key for the quad sweep?
I never do them but I’m sure other people do
I use em at the end with light weight for a burnout exercise. I go hella light otherwise they really bug my knee
keep up the good work bro and im really impressed with yo boy Matt and his squat numbers
Coach Joe has thrown the gauntlet, let it commence.
Hey, dude. Is it actually 3 seconds count on the tempo squats? It actually was 2ish seconds down, 1 up.
I'm still a beginner but I found hitting squats more then once a week is rough on my elbows and shoulders. To get the work in I'll hit squats heavy on Monday's and leg press for higher volume on Thursday's.
It works for me, any opinions for or against that idea?
Expecially as a beginner you should get more practice in the movement
Try high bar squatting to reduce stress on elbow and shoulder
Do extra work by just hitting lighter days (80 - 85% relative intensity)
Split the sets you'd do in one day over 2 days if you are doing more than 4 sets in one day
Either one of this options is worth trying out as a beginner
Front squats or back squats?
"I fucking tapped into another realm for a second there" 🤣🤣🤣🤣💪💪💪👍👍👍
Quick,someone tell me how many times he said number3!
What's your thoughts on not locking out each rep for tut?
I’ll do it sometimes on a hypertrophy block on variations like Bulgarian split squats or maybe like a belt squat or leg press if I had one
I always used to laugh at guys doing half squats but now that I'm 10 years older and have bad knees I understand lol. Half squats are better then no squats
intro riff?
I agree with sled pushes. Bulgarians and lunges. Squats and rdl s destroys backs. And barbell s the devils tool. Lol
Not a fan of hack squats?
I honestly can't believe he crushed the watermelon. Damn
Took everything in me.
the guys warmed it up for you
I need video like this bro thanks 👍 👍 👍
Here you go!!
10:04 the look on your face is priceless. It probably felt like you were giving birth or something. haha Love the video!
9:52 Me when I'm constipated 😹😹
Ha!
Taco Bell should help you with that
Deep squatters seem to have a pronounced teardrop on quads...don’t know why just a observation
n00bie makes sense...see it too much to be a coincidence
n00bie yeah... check out Clarence0 his teardrops from those crazy ATG pause squats
@n00bie why does the bar feel uneven when I place it on my back
Me looking for vids for leg strength to look cuter and better walking in heels....
The intro: LET'S CRUSH A WATERMELON WITH OUR LEGS AAAAAHHHHHHHHHRRRGGGHHH😳😳😳
I liked because of the opener lol
"Fuck yeeeah"!!
Incredible. Joey "the Melon Crusher" Szatmary. Don't let Fantano see this video.
That will be my BJJ walk out name
@@SzatStrength that would be great!
I love squats, I just have to get over the fact that i cant breathe while squatting 😂
No front squats? I feel like Brian Alsruhe would be disappointed.
I said ssb or front squats
@@SzatStrength Damn, it was number one. Good thing to hear. I love front squats.
My guess was farmers carries/walks
I don't have a sled.
Place hands on wall, bennd your knees, and twerk
@@HurricaneHugues You gay?
@@KoujiIsAmazing No you!
My legs are sore from watching this video
Sir tell flex lewis. Shaun Rhodes. Paul dilett. And Jordan Peter's last you need to squat. Lol. Your the size of their 1 leg
Gear
My favourite excercise for a stronger squat is just fucking squatting
Very little else is worth your time untill you can squat a decent weight
Squat is king
10:08 man ate out that watermelon
Thigh master put 100’s of pounds on my squat.
Squats rule
jump sqaawts into lunges followed by wall sits to failure
Ouchie
What do you do to your hair? That's sick af
Dude, your quads are bigger than Alan Thrall’s tree trunks
Debatable we will have a flex off
What fruit could women crush between their legs? Video Idea? Is that wrong? I mean cmon now, was I the only one who thought about it?
there's a hot vid of a thicc girl crushing a watermelon already
Yo
What up ?
Szat Strength I could’ve eaten that watermelon
Pause squats
Spicy
FIX THIS!
Box squats.
I’ve been doing them a lot lately
Ha! One sock, like a jacked Michael Jackson but feet.
Was waiting for someone to catch that !