Squat Pillar # 1 | The Set Up | JTSstrength.com

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  • Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
  • A strong setup is the first step in a successful squat. Failure to lock in a great position here makes it very unlikely that things can be optimal in the subsequent parts. In this video, Chad Wesley Smith walks you through his keys to a good setup.
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  • @sulezraz
    @sulezraz Рік тому +4

    Create tension throughout the upper back to generate the most stable position for you to squat from.
    1:18 1. Hand Position - Hands are as close as possible to the body (as much as your shoulder mobility will allow), elbows are aligned between the hand and back.
    Don’t flare the elbows, it doesn't create as much tension.
    2:55 2. Upper Back Tightening - squeeze everything to the middle of the body, by focusing on pulling the scapula together and trying to pull the elbows toward the middle of the body and slightly to the back inline with the spine.
    3:21 Don’t just move elbows into the sides. Try to touch your tricep to the back of the lats.
    4:14 3. Push your elbows under the bar - It's a slight elbow move towards the bar to create additional tension by locking in.

  • @Tork789
    @Tork789 5 років тому +9

    I suffered from occasional lower back pain and was able to figure out that my poor squat technique was at fault.
    Tried all the 5 pillars implemented in my technique and my lower back is pain free for a month now. My dream of squatting 300 kg now can become true.
    Thank you guys, amazing content.

  • @markoviner1229
    @markoviner1229 6 років тому +86

    Hand positioning: the idea is to create tension thorough the upper back. Accomplish the following steps in a descending order for maximum efficacy:
    - Move your hands in as close as your shoulder mobility allows for 2:09
    - Squeeze everything to the middle of the body 3:08
    - Push elbows under the bar 4:33

  • @cognacbraun1
    @cognacbraun1 7 років тому +3

    Great new series, Chad! Good format, comprehensive yet compact. Keep 'em coming.

  • @codeyhanna767
    @codeyhanna767 5 років тому

    First time hearing anything about pulling the elbows towards eachother thx for all the great content :)

  • @masterofnonegardeningandco7412
    @masterofnonegardeningandco7412 6 років тому +1

    Content is amazing! Thanks for teaching and sharing!

  • @Balonishell
    @Balonishell 5 років тому

    Awesome!

  • @moom6154
    @moom6154 5 місяців тому

    completed all the steps, watched a few times, yet its still extremely painful on my extremely bony back, anything to fix this or am I just going to have to stay at a low weight until I can build up my back muscles?

  • @Nachtgeist.
    @Nachtgeist. 4 роки тому

    oh yeah just roll the shoulders back for them. and if their knees aren't tracking out properly just give them a good roll along the leg to help get her into position. and if the glutes aren't...

  • @th0rgasm330
    @th0rgasm330 7 років тому +3

    Does all this apply to high bar or only low bar?

    • @JuggernautTrainingSystems
      @JuggernautTrainingSystems  7 років тому +5

      th0rgasm you'll still want to maximize tightness in high bar and these tips will be useful yes.

  • @Chris-ni2pc
    @Chris-ni2pc 7 років тому

    yessssssssss

  • @TheEdwin7199
    @TheEdwin7199 7 років тому +5

    Someone can't look at the camera without giggling.

    • @marisa_inda
      @marisa_inda 7 років тому +31

      Edwin I just never know what to do while he's talking. Do I just stand there, what do I do with my hands, should I look left or right?!? Loll

    • @thispersonsdad7247
      @thispersonsdad7247 7 років тому +1

      Marisa Inda that's alright we're all too mesmerized by baby blue to pay attention to which way you're looking

  • @angelotoledo7849
    @angelotoledo7849 Рік тому

    Cheating in cheating a 3 in bench is bullshit. No full range of motion.

  • @emZee1994
    @emZee1994 7 років тому +63

    This is a fantastic episode to what I can only imagine will be a fantastic series. Please please do a follow up series on the deadlift and maybe even the bench

  • @ameofcourse
    @ameofcourse 7 років тому +15

    This is the absolute best presentation of how to set up the upper back that I've seen. I think I finally get it! Please make more!

  • @Watcher4187
    @Watcher4187 7 років тому +26

    Curious to your thoughts on hand placement. You say to put them as close as you can but Chris Duffin says to put them similar to the position that you would use for a lat pulldown because it helps engage the lats and increase upper body stability.
    Personally, I had bicep pain when trying to get my hands in closer and Chris Duffin’s way worked a lot better and resulted in a higher total for me. Do you see a difference from athlete to athlete or do you experience a better squat setup due to hands in as close as possible for all/most athletes?

    • @JuggernautTrainingSystems
      @JuggernautTrainingSystems  7 років тому +24

      Adam Bean the shoulder pain issue would be covered by my caveat of "as close as your shoulder mobility allows".

    • @jonnekytola5513
      @jonnekytola5513 7 років тому +1

      The Starting Strength crew don't teach the crank up technique anymore because people started overdoing it.
      I think it was discussed somewhere else too, but at least here:
      startingstrength.com/training/preventing-elbow-pain-in-the-squat

  • @fionaaleksoska
    @fionaaleksoska 7 років тому +10

    Yes! This is just what I need as a complete beginer. Keep 'em coming, I have a lot to learn :)

  • @mattbaker6386
    @mattbaker6386 7 років тому +98

    I'd love to see something like this for front squats

    • @MrStrawberryfields4
      @MrStrawberryfields4 7 років тому +5

      Matt Baker they have one

    • @mattbaker6386
      @mattbaker6386 7 років тому +4

      Indeed: ua-cam.com/video/Cnc0qKLAgcU/v-deo.html

    • @GrandmasterFerg
      @GrandmasterFerg 6 років тому +4

      I'd love to see one for the bicep curl 💪🏻😏

    • @ToraJutsu01
      @ToraJutsu01 6 років тому +8

      They have one.
      ua-cam.com/video/dQw4w9WgXcQ/v-deo.html

    • @NECROMANCER20
      @NECROMANCER20 5 років тому +1

      @@ToraJutsu01 Damn it

  • @MrStrawberryfields4
    @MrStrawberryfields4 7 років тому +6

    This was great and please please please Make more! Squats, deadlift, front squat, and BENCH especially. I could really really use this for bench.

  • @TheBlooRayChannel
    @TheBlooRayChannel 7 років тому +20

    Long femur chat please.

  • @RootinRichy
    @RootinRichy 7 років тому +36

    Chad is literally three times heavier than Marissa.

  • @vincentvitadamo4753
    @vincentvitadamo4753 7 років тому +2

    What about bar placement on your back? I'm sure everyone is a little different, but where would you say the best place to have the bar rest on?

  • @zeljko4189
    @zeljko4189 7 років тому +4

    Great idea for new videos,i'm gonna learn so much!!

  • @JoseRodriguez-pq5sz
    @JoseRodriguez-pq5sz 7 років тому +4

    God bless brother thank you.

  • @fuadismayilzada1816
    @fuadismayilzada1816 5 років тому +1

    Thank you for theese informative videos you put.İ live in Azerbaijan where it is impossible to find a good coach.So I must rely on to theese videos.They help me alot

  • @srdjanjovanovic3313
    @srdjanjovanovic3313 6 місяців тому

    Brilliant video , thanks for sharing !

  • @kenshinag
    @kenshinag 7 років тому +5

    Juggernaut garage gym! I dig it!

  • @kytriesstuff
    @kytriesstuff 7 років тому +2

    Great information! Excited for the next 4 pillars.

  • @valverdesupport
    @valverdesupport 7 років тому +1

    will there be some advise on highbar squats too?

  • @dawidbober9564
    @dawidbober9564 Рік тому

    Absolutely fantastic series altough one thing ruins my entire setup. Everything is tight, bar travels on the straight vertical path but in my starting position, bar always ends up being directly above the end of the heel or even behind heels. How can I get it over my midfoot?

  • @problematic7993
    @problematic7993 4 роки тому

    wow she is getting mogged so hard

  • @berlinmitte
    @berlinmitte 5 місяців тому

    Must have seen and read something similar dozens of times, but this finally got it into my thick skull and got my squat moving again. Thanks so much.

  • @timkelm7329
    @timkelm7329 7 років тому +1

    Thanks! Watched this today and it helped quite a bit!

  • @rapisode1
    @rapisode1 7 місяців тому

    Great!!

  • @yimingzhh
    @yimingzhh 7 років тому

    Thank you!
    1. Hands as close as shoulder mobility allows for, but keep elbows inside of hands, W shape. 2. Elbows to the middle of back body (imaging touching tricep to back of lat, rolling shoulders back together), pull scapula together. 3. subtly push elbows under the bar. Goal: achieve overall tightness of the upper body.

  • @Nachtgeist.
    @Nachtgeist. 4 роки тому

    oh yeah just roll the shoulders back for them. and if their knees aren't tracking out properly just give them a good roll along the leg to help get her into position. and if the glutes aren't...

  • @Mstymntntop
    @Mstymntntop 7 років тому

    I have been struggling trying to find my squat stance. Don’t laugh at me and I am dead serious....While you are going #2, look at your hip angle as well as your foot angle. Seems to be that natural position to get you started. Try it and let me know your thoughts...

  • @tendresexton4957
    @tendresexton4957 3 роки тому

    I really appriciate this. The best videos i have found on squats..my knees go inward and explaining how to screw my feet and the weight distributionis giving me much more confidence!

  • @kw2836
    @kw2836 3 роки тому

    Question - if im struggling with these aspects, what would you suggest i add into my routine? More back exercises or something else?

  • @workwillfreeyou
    @workwillfreeyou 7 років тому +1

    Marisa-Knockout!

  • @TheFrankHuda
    @TheFrankHuda 4 роки тому

    Cue.

  • @vouvray59
    @vouvray59 6 років тому

    I have bursitis in my right shoulder and so any grip is, unfortunately, painful. Any thoughts?

  • @zachthomas6230
    @zachthomas6230 6 років тому

    amazing video!!super random question though but doesn anyone know what kind of shoes she is wearing? i know they are jordan something?

  • @MainzxLivewire
    @MainzxLivewire 5 років тому

    So many excellent subtleties of information here 👌🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @mrcraigyboo
    @mrcraigyboo 7 років тому +2

    Does this only apply to low bar?

  • @volvo245
    @volvo245 7 років тому

    Anything in here help for when your knee shits out chunks of meniscus?

  • @McMeatBag
    @McMeatBag 7 років тому

    I'm looking forward to the next part. Getting a good bracing breath under load is very difficult for me.

  • @eoinryan4271
    @eoinryan4271 7 років тому

    This is excellent thanks a million jts I love your page . Just wondering do you plan on doing something similar for bench and deadlift ?

  • @jennijubilant
    @jennijubilant 6 років тому

    honestly Marisa's quads make me cry baby tears of boo boo hurt

  • @milesrayl4078
    @milesrayl4078 2 роки тому

    Chad and Marissa awesome video! Thank you!

  • @Dinkyfish666
    @Dinkyfish666 5 років тому

    Really helpful video, without loads of waffle! Thank you :)

  • @tonychi0807
    @tonychi0807 2 роки тому

    I love your videos and all but every time I feel like the woman is kidnapped by you

  • @zachcarson6377
    @zachcarson6377 7 років тому

    But I thought the guys that could squat with no hands were the most functional ;-)

  • @canererbay8842
    @canererbay8842 7 років тому

    Step 1: Get that high-bar shenanigan out of your head.

  • @simonholdsworth6867
    @simonholdsworth6867 7 років тому

    Thank you for putting out such an informative video!

  • @SquatSimp
    @SquatSimp 5 років тому

    JTS book anyone?

  • @tezzanewton
    @tezzanewton 5 років тому

    Can I use this same setup for high bar as well as low bar?

  • @ErikBrabantsPianist
    @ErikBrabantsPianist 7 років тому

    Great video, subbed!

  • @ianbrown2989
    @ianbrown2989 7 років тому

    any video with marisa in it, is a good one :)

  • @sneeuwballa
    @sneeuwballa 6 років тому

    What about stance width?

  • @LiamEryt182
    @LiamEryt182 7 років тому +1

    I find it hard straightening my wrists when squatting 😕 my wrists look like they're going to snap half the time

    • @jsb2590
      @jsb2590 7 років тому +3

      do you have your thumbs under? You can try doing an open grip and that should straighten them out.

    • @TheEdwin7199
      @TheEdwin7199 7 років тому

      Liam Almighty Yeah I have the same probably. But just deal with it different squat for different people we all can't have that god mobility.

    • @LiamEryt182
      @LiamEryt182 7 років тому

      True true

    • @LiamEryt182
      @LiamEryt182 7 років тому

      I'll give it a go cheers Jeff

    • @dinoskendrovic20
      @dinoskendrovic20 7 років тому +1

      I have the same problem, and I just use wrist wraps on all my squat sets to keep bending my wrists a little but without the pain and discomfort. Look at Malanichev squat at 2:38, thats basically my setup, just with 700 lbs less haha

  • @antoniettamancinelli6581
    @antoniettamancinelli6581 5 років тому

    This is excellent, thank you. 👌🏻

  • @adamg6284
    @adamg6284 7 років тому +3

    Chad got the classic Lenny physique

    • @adamg6284
      @adamg6284 7 років тому +1

      Lawrence Malcheff look at an old video of Lenny when he was way younger. He still had a gut but didn't look like a giant waterbug. Him and Chad have a similar build.

  • @byRoyalty
    @byRoyalty 4 роки тому

    fire

  • @TFmsb
    @TFmsb 2 роки тому

    Genuinely appreciate and learned so much from this video. This has been so helpful

  • @eddieoros6584
    @eddieoros6584 5 років тому

    wow great info!

  • @SwordofDamoclese1
    @SwordofDamoclese1 5 років тому

    This is a low bar setup, what about high bar? Any differences?

  • @chris123chris82
    @chris123chris82 6 років тому

    Holy quads!

  • @outdoorthor7908
    @outdoorthor7908 7 років тому

    268 to 0

  • @andrewzimmer2541
    @andrewzimmer2541 2 роки тому

    Chad does the set up differ for low bar or high bar squat?

  • @mikecarter5631
    @mikecarter5631 7 років тому +38

    Marisa has the most gorgeous legs, and she's a hell of an athlete.

    • @JumpDiffusion
      @JumpDiffusion 7 років тому +2

      a hell of fake boobs as well (...*got ready for a ton of dislikes* :) )

    • @rdrake316
      @rdrake316 7 років тому +3

      Marisa has discussed her decision and it was for more than just vanity reasons. I support her breast decision, fully.

  • @judithrosenberg3195
    @judithrosenberg3195 4 роки тому

    Thumbs on top of the bar or under?

    • @JuggernautTrainingSystems
      @JuggernautTrainingSystems  4 роки тому +1

      Either is fine. On top of the bar is a bit easier for shoulder mobility, under may allow for a bit more tightness in the upper back.

  • @blank5659
    @blank5659 2 роки тому

    Why isn't she speaking? I'd like to hear the advice of a world champ. Unless he's her coach, I don't understand why he's dominating the tutorial.

  • @Jokerizbadass
    @Jokerizbadass 6 років тому

    Will this fix butt wink as well?

  • @kratoscraken5614
    @kratoscraken5614 4 роки тому +1

    Who's the chick on the cover in the red black and white? You guys shoulda showed that chick 💪👎

  • @Guruofsexy222
    @Guruofsexy222 7 років тому +28

    Her quads are so developed damn

    • @kadijaish
      @kadijaish 7 років тому +10

      i dont have anything againts that she strangles me with those quads

  • @fuq1nutube
    @fuq1nutube 7 років тому

    Hey chad you cant be on the platform with non athletic shoes. Lol!