The BEST Squat Warm-Up

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  • @marcovirtual
    @marcovirtual Рік тому +2542

    This is probably the best looking squat I've ever seen.

    • @Req566
      @Req566 Рік тому +38

      Clarence and Klokov have best looking squats

    • @1729krish
      @1729krish Рік тому +33

      @@Req566 this guy's looks better tbh

    • @MrEazyE357
      @MrEazyE357 Рік тому +1

      Right?! Got-damn!!!

    • @salvatorenostrade3331
      @salvatorenostrade3331 Рік тому +15

      @@Req566 Clarence squat is pretty good, so as klokov but no where near as deep or as good as this guy's with heavy weight.

    • @Tom-vu1wr
      @Tom-vu1wr Рік тому +4

      I mean I think it looks nicer when people built to squat like lu xiaojun or tian Tao squat

  • @painteater19
    @painteater19 Рік тому +1677

    I usually warm up for squats by doing squats

    • @RobVI
      @RobVI Рік тому +41

      Same

    • @mikemcc1156
      @mikemcc1156 Рік тому +17

      Fact

    • @b0dr626
      @b0dr626 Рік тому +147

      Wait what! You don't spend 1 hour doing foam rolls and other warmups 🤯

    • @RicardoSoares-sr5eu
      @RicardoSoares-sr5eu Рік тому +11

      Cultured person

    • @maxpowers4436
      @maxpowers4436 Рік тому +22

      @@b0dr626 Who the fk does that? Takes like 5 min max.

  • @charlesahweyevu
    @charlesahweyevu Рік тому +486

    So this is what happens when you treat your body like a premium machine.

  • @Brofesional
    @Brofesional Рік тому +720

    I already spend 2 hours at the gym but I leave soo much out, if I do all this I might just move in

    • @DEADPOTENTIAL
      @DEADPOTENTIAL Рік тому +43

      Do it at home before you go to the gym

    • @elvin2010ify
      @elvin2010ify Рік тому +56

      Yes it will take 4 hours if do all this and training combined. dont everyone have all this much

    • @rickf6375
      @rickf6375 Рік тому +78

      Either stop wasting time or increase intensity and decrease volume

    • @ArkbladeIX
      @ArkbladeIX Рік тому +14

      @@elvin2010ify its like a 10-15 min warm up

    • @mago474
      @mago474 Рік тому +1

      Facts

  • @syedzaheerhussainshahkazmi1241
    @syedzaheerhussainshahkazmi1241 Рік тому +150

    That's one of the craziest depths Ive seen with 400lbs

  • @steveeric6942
    @steveeric6942 Рік тому +216

    Damn, I wish I knew my body that well. Getting there.

    • @vinmel4
      @vinmel4 Рік тому +11

      It's a journey we are all working on ourselves, we will get there

    • @evicaf4e
      @evicaf4e Рік тому

      @@vinmel4 💯💯🤙

  • @nancyj795
    @nancyj795 Рік тому +50

    The only actual squat ever done on UA-cam.

    • @low-budgefudge2164
      @low-budgefudge2164 Рік тому +3

      Atg squats isn't a more "proper" form squat than a regular back squat if that's what you mean

  • @Squabblebottom123
    @Squabblebottom123 Рік тому +242

    That’s one of the most beautiful squats I’ve ever seen!

  • @flatbedladyv2191
    @flatbedladyv2191 Рік тому +115

    This man's legs are a work of art!!! Just enviable!!look at tjat beautiful tear drop!!😮

  • @garethwigglesworth8187
    @garethwigglesworth8187 Рік тому +33

    I used to squat heavy asf without warming up. I have since snapped my piriformis muscle in my hip and cannot walk and have been on co codomol. (Didn't touch the pain) then codeine (didn't touch the pain) and now I'm on tramadol 50mg x4 a day with ibuprofen, paracetamol, please warm up before squatting heavy guys. I'm now bed ridden and awaiting a hospital appointment for an mri. Love from England xxx

    • @Daniel-om4ce
      @Daniel-om4ce Рік тому +7

      Damn bro, hope you get better soon

    • @garethwigglesworth8187
      @garethwigglesworth8187 Рік тому +1

      @@Daniel-om4ce 12.40 in the morning here. Can't sleep because of the pain. Sciatica in my calf muscle that won't go away no matter what stretch I do. Had to come downstairs 😒

    • @PlutoTheGod
      @PlutoTheGod Рік тому +1

      I used to do the same man and I’ve also got quite a few injuries. I was starting my DL workouts at 450lbs and squats at usually 365 just straight into working sets. Had some impressive lifts but injuries came with it that seem to never fuck off.

    • @tomashorst9544
      @tomashorst9544 Рік тому

      True but there's no need to have this level of obsession over it, just don't be a dumbass and do some warm up sets

    • @mk_4544
      @mk_4544 Рік тому

      @@PlutoTheGod well if you can go back to before having those injuries, what would you do to prevent them? Warmups, stretches, proper form, etc.?

  • @Empathy-and-resilience
    @Empathy-and-resilience Рік тому +23

    His squats are just so beautiful I want to cry 🥺

  • @shrimpanzee8510
    @shrimpanzee8510 Рік тому +34

    “I was bonin’ it”

  • @alexanderalvarado9675
    @alexanderalvarado9675 Рік тому +35

    That is quite literally the best squat I’ve ever seen in my life, great job Sam!

  • @yannkam2127
    @yannkam2127 Рік тому +11

    did that man just squat into the next dimension?! it's super impressive!

  • @slipknnnot
    @slipknnnot Рік тому +26

    I guess I need to start showing up at 2AM to get my workout in with this warmup

    • @MrSpicabooo
      @MrSpicabooo Рік тому +1

      Shit takes literally a few minutes wtf

  • @SacredCourt
    @SacredCourt Рік тому +54

    I love these small clips, they are incredibly useful and u can apply them instantly

  • @TheFirstAmendment
    @TheFirstAmendment Рік тому +9

    This is great genetics 🧬 mixed with HARD WORK. this man is an absolute savage. It’s amazing seeing what the upper limits of the human body can do.
    This man is lean and so strong 💪

    • @AguyR1401
      @AguyR1401 Рік тому

      Yeah eating clen and trening hard can do wonders

  • @brittanyfehlings6838
    @brittanyfehlings6838 Рік тому +10

    Whooooa his vastus medialis and lateralis are huge! That's impressive definition. I need to try to that mobility exercise for the hips it looks amazing

  • @Kurial94
    @Kurial94 Рік тому +6

    Can confirm
    I had pain on right leg for months. Cured in 40 reps. No more
    Also now my left leg doing this is unstable at the knee. Im confident i can make everything feel bullet proof using just this

  • @spacetatters1302
    @spacetatters1302 Рік тому +5

    Ass to grass is the way!! I'm not the biggest dude and my squat is only currently at a 305 1rm, but I pride myself on my mobility. I think there's only a handful or two of people at my gym who can match my depth and I love it, and there are even less people when it comes to matching my depth with minimal 225 on the bar.
    Work on your mobility people, even if it may add a little extra time to your workouts it can only help you in the long run!

  • @CuDerRaGer
    @CuDerRaGer Рік тому +11

    Sam is insane. One of the best peak natural physiques I’ve ever seen

  • @diamondedevil
    @diamondedevil Рік тому +21

    why r all the comments on any of this guys yt shorts so negative lmaaoo hes jus tryna share tips if they dont work w yall just keep scrollin lol

  • @eddiebryantscrewcomedy
    @eddiebryantscrewcomedy Рік тому +7

    Mans will probably never have a lifting-related injury at this rate

  • @BlackElon1
    @BlackElon1 Рік тому +4

    Wow... The most PERFECT SQUAT... BRAVO

  • @lanaahsi
    @lanaahsi Рік тому +2

    Dude ur account is amazing i don't see anyone putting such essential info in their videos. Simple but informative.

  • @G_K1
    @G_K1 Рік тому +6

    You're the most honest coach out their.... Thank you so much for all of your valuable contents 🙏🏾

  • @southafricanguy9761
    @southafricanguy9761 Рік тому +5

    All credit to sam, beautiful squat and understanding of mobility, now physiologically it looks to me like sam has shallow hip sockets allowing all that beautiful range, i have deep hip sockets so i know i can never load an atg like that. Super envious 🥺keep at it👍

  • @vaugenheimnughnrn8723
    @vaugenheimnughnrn8723 Рік тому +5

    I didn't know this was a warmup. I just do these to make sure my knees and ankles don't get weak.

  • @ashgol461
    @ashgol461 Рік тому +5

    Oh GOD! THANK YOUUUUUU!
    FOR THE FIRST TIME I SEE %100 CORRECT INFORMATION. LOL

  • @LAH92
    @LAH92 Рік тому +12

    I wish I had all that free time like that man to get my ankles, toes, hips all warmed up properly 😩😩

    • @motalkbadazs
      @motalkbadazs Рік тому +6

      you do, stop making excuses. Lets get big bro 😎

    • @TyMcLeod
      @TyMcLeod Рік тому

      I wish you didn’t hide behind some weak ass excuses.

    • @LAH92
      @LAH92 Рік тому +1

      @@motalkbadazs trust me I really don't😩😩

    • @danmark7352
      @danmark7352 Рік тому +1

      @@LAH92 damn😡

    • @LAH92
      @LAH92 Рік тому

      @@danmark7352 😩😩

  • @gregorydacosta2102
    @gregorydacosta2102 Рік тому +4

    405 paused in the bottom of ATG with a neutral spine?! I'm crazy impressed, considering this guy looks tall as well. Excellent mobility.

    • @Grimloxz
      @Grimloxz Рік тому +1

      It was the height combined with the deepness of the squat that got me. Body mechanics is definitely a problem to be overcome with this frame…

  • @WhatSoEverThingsAreLovely
    @WhatSoEverThingsAreLovely Рік тому +1

    Compact but packed video. Thanks

  • @KickinTodlrs
    @KickinTodlrs Рік тому +3

    Incase anyone is wondering, he (Sam) is wearing Flag nor Fail athletic apparel.

  • @uwzty
    @uwzty Рік тому +6

    I do that because I saw it on knees over toes guy channel but I put my leg Infront of me rather than behind/besides. Imma try it tomorrow on leg day

  • @ryanmillsap8645
    @ryanmillsap8645 Рік тому +11

    I used to squat crazy deep like that. Now at 47yrs old my knees are the weak link

    • @meisdetermined
      @meisdetermined Рік тому +7

      Did you hear Coop talking about how nordic curls and the knees over toes program had eliminated most of his knee pain and helped him feel stronger in all of his lifts? He has definitely leaned down but is more muscular.

    • @daver9571
      @daver9571 Рік тому

      @@meisdetermined Where was that please, Coop's regular GGR channel?

    • @meisdetermined
      @meisdetermined Рік тому +1

      @@daver9571 go to his last home gym video (his actual home). I said in the comments how he had mentioned more than once about nordic curls. Coop himself discussed why he was doing them and how much it had helped him personally.

    • @daver9571
      @daver9571 Рік тому +1

      @@meisdetermined Found it, thank you! 👍

  • @SAM-2772
    @SAM-2772 Рік тому +2

    Ok I didn’t even know this what do ever gonna do this no matter what holy crap seriously enjoying this quick tips to better form

  • @braydensimmons1408
    @braydensimmons1408 Рік тому +1

    All the content you put out is fire. Thank you so much for the knowledge.

  • @1brunner699
    @1brunner699 Рік тому +1

    This may be the best channel on UA-cam for injury prevention. Love other channels like Jeff Nippard and Renaissance Periodization but this one provides a different benefit.

    • @bablusonavne384
      @bablusonavne384 Рік тому

      Of overcomplicating training and unnecessarily micro managing small things that wouldn't make a lot of difference.

  • @endgamefond
    @endgamefond Рік тому +1

    Agreed. I learned from past mistakes. I have weak joints so I spend half just to do stretching n half for simple endurance. In total usually i exercise for an hour.

  • @StealerAG
    @StealerAG Рік тому +1

    THAT depth with that width of stance and weight. So impressive

  • @AT-xz7us
    @AT-xz7us Рік тому +9

    Sam who? Need to follow him, great technique

  • @rym7174
    @rym7174 Рік тому

    Your content is very accurate and honest. I genuinely appreciate you

  • @littlegravitas9898
    @littlegravitas9898 Рік тому +13

    After watching this, I question if I've ever actually seen someone do a proper squat before.

  • @jildergarcia2539
    @jildergarcia2539 Рік тому

    I love how in detail you go. I wish i got more videos about specific adjustments for working out. Thank you for your.commentary

  • @mattyandthefam2313
    @mattyandthefam2313 Рік тому

    This might be the best lifting advice I've ever seen on YT.

  • @terryaming9580
    @terryaming9580 Рік тому +1

    Great vids Squat University...I have tried many of your techniques and positions with 100 % success, I can exercise pain free. Just bury the ego start back small and then see your gains soar thanks SU 🙏💪🤝👏❤️💯🇹🇹

  • @Qazplmwsxokn
    @Qazplmwsxokn Рік тому +5

    These short are great. Thnx a lot. Just one point of feedback: your head is blocking the technique of the athlete performing quite often.

  • @GaussHogOnCandy
    @GaussHogOnCandy Рік тому

    This video has opened my mind on how to warm up proper

  • @joemarino4519
    @joemarino4519 Рік тому +1

    This channel is great! I don't lift and can't really make use of a lot of the specific exercises you recommend though. I find a lot of value in the methodologies and how to properly think about things like warming up per this video.
    It would inredible if you could make a mini-series on climbing! Stephen Low (Overcoming Gravity) is active in the space and I feel like ya'll would compliment each other very well.

  • @90hjorth
    @90hjorth Рік тому +2

    Doing these movements and warmups are underrated. Hell even yoga is.

  • @YourLifeRedefined
    @YourLifeRedefined Рік тому +1

    Dude I love your videos and appreciate all the tips so much. Big help!

  • @makeshifthouse
    @makeshifthouse Рік тому +6

    This is not ass to grass. Its ass to grave

  • @damiandmb2092
    @damiandmb2092 Рік тому +1

    Deep is an understatement...... Bro is almost touching the ground

  • @Vithedel
    @Vithedel Рік тому +1

    Very interesting warm ups. I would start doing this for sure. Thanks guys.

  • @jessebremner5209
    @jessebremner5209 Рік тому +1

    This is the kind of tutorial that ppl need..atleast anyone over 30

  • @james2614mc
    @james2614mc Рік тому +1

    2 sets of 10-15 with no weight. Wow! What a revolutionary way of warming up

  • @LotsOfSoap
    @LotsOfSoap Рік тому +11

    “wHy NoT jUsT sQuAt tO wArM uP fOr SqUaTs” tell me you neglect your mobility without telling me you neglect your mobility

    • @joncon1819
      @joncon1819 Рік тому +1

      My man you have been nocibod lol.

  • @Jules72Bear
    @Jules72Bear Рік тому +12

    how about if my knee sounds like it has gravel in it?

    • @AbbaZabbaOlyFrn
      @AbbaZabbaOlyFrn Рік тому +3

      You got about 200 squats left in your knee, fam

    • @asura8495
      @asura8495 Рік тому +1

      it means youre ready for a pr

  • @Lukedapook
    @Lukedapook Рік тому +139

    Only people who care about longevity will stretch and warm up before just throwing weight on the bar and lifting it.

    • @suhaastsunduru887
      @suhaastsunduru887 Рік тому +3

      yes and the most important of them all is activation through mobility drills.

    • @rohanpathak4478
      @rohanpathak4478 Рік тому +18

      Lmao stretching before workout has shown to reduce power production. Also stretching has never been shown to reduce injury risk

    • @bigboi301slg
      @bigboi301slg Рік тому +5

      @@rohanpathak4478 depends on the type of stretching.

    • @RobVI
      @RobVI Рік тому +45

      @@rohanpathak4478 that only applies to static stretching. Dynamic stretching has be shown to reduce risk of injury as well as improve performance.

    • @rohanpathak4478
      @rohanpathak4478 Рік тому +9

      @@RobVI squatting itself is a dynamic stretch

  • @niilobackman9536
    @niilobackman9536 Рік тому +2

    Great content, and a straight up beautiful Squat 😍

  • @jumbi4068
    @jumbi4068 Рік тому +8

    Review again after 20 years.

  • @mangotangotf9938
    @mangotangotf9938 Рік тому +2

    Amazing awarness

  • @dcqec111
    @dcqec111 Рік тому

    I do cossack squats as warm up. All the way down, hands behind head. Works like a charm.

  • @kassandrajayne8789
    @kassandrajayne8789 Рік тому +13

    I would love some more detailed info on these warm ups!! Were can I find it? Thanks

  • @zia-ulislam7761
    @zia-ulislam7761 Рік тому

    That squat is incredible.

  • @Nahor94
    @Nahor94 Рік тому

    Some serious and priceless advise here thank you👍🏽

  • @martianmoongdds
    @martianmoongdds Рік тому

    You are so amazing and appreciated.

  • @briankennedy1313
    @briankennedy1313 Рік тому

    These shorts are so damn helpful.

  • @jaxypassionblocks
    @jaxypassionblocks Рік тому +1

    awesome post!!! i can use this today

  • @dbethea50
    @dbethea50 Рік тому +1

    Good stuff man

  • @CB-vy5hr
    @CB-vy5hr Рік тому +1

    Yaaaas! That's some beautiful squat!!

  • @bopiyeff
    @bopiyeff Рік тому

    Great content! Thank you, doctor!

  • @erdemarslan4888
    @erdemarslan4888 Рік тому

    The price of the perfection. Your channel and sam are far beyond todays industry. I wish ı was as equipped as Sam.

  • @skeginaldp1533
    @skeginaldp1533 Рік тому +1

    Dudes a monster

  • @SayWhatSuca
    @SayWhatSuca Рік тому

    Now that is a squat! I would love an organization to stipulate competitors must perform a full squat.

  • @justagreekinternetuser8998
    @justagreekinternetuser8998 Рік тому

    This guy is professionalism in squats, not for money but for his body's wellness

  • @alexandrepaquette9121
    @alexandrepaquette9121 Рік тому +1

    Wow!! Thank you 🙏

  • @nassarkhan1732
    @nassarkhan1732 Рік тому +1

    You are the GOAT

  • @overlord6815
    @overlord6815 Рік тому +1

    When everyone else is complaining about their bad leverages for deep squats, here's this guy

  • @thebigoaktree8401
    @thebigoaktree8401 Рік тому +1

    “I was born in it!“ obviously. 😳🏋🏾

  • @frank_e5254
    @frank_e5254 Рік тому +1

    Good information thank you

  • @felixgonzales9786
    @felixgonzales9786 Рік тому +8

    I feel like people who lift would have better form and could add more weight to their lifts if they did yoga 1x or 2x a week

  • @MoTee1
    @MoTee1 Рік тому

    Thank you for this video🙏🏽

  • @inkw100
    @inkw100 Рік тому +1

    This is the real way to squat.

  • @johnnydark3260
    @johnnydark3260 Рік тому +6

    I thought my guy was about to start rapping lmao

  • @216kingDavid1
    @216kingDavid1 Рік тому +1

    Great content

  • @scarzen1
    @scarzen1 Рік тому

    Yeah the single leg squat is my go to before squats and deadlifts

  • @hotman718
    @hotman718 Рік тому +12

    That's a great looking squat. Also want to say that deeper squat doesn't mean better. If you're going parallel or below you are doing it fine. Not everyone is built to do ass to grass. Everyone is different

    • @MrSpicabooo
      @MrSpicabooo Рік тому +7

      Thats a cop out argument, everyone can achieve ass to grass or below parallel, it just takes effort.

    • @OfficialBoVice
      @OfficialBoVice Рік тому +2

      @@MrSpicabooo also everyone should strive for a full range of motion

    • @hotman718
      @hotman718 Рік тому +2

      @@MrSpicabooo ass to grass isn't necessary is my point. There's no proof that going ass to grass you are getting any more activation in the glute and quads than just going below parallel. Ass to grass is what powerlifters strive for because it's a rule

    • @Casper15CTRP
      @Casper15CTRP Рік тому +6

      The gym bro culture really skewed peoples view on this. I have long legs, for years I would try to go ass to grass, try to ignore the back pain, ignore the rounding etc. i finally realized through research and other info that my body just isn’t built for it, now I front squat and do hack squats and feel much better

    • @Casper15CTRP
      @Casper15CTRP Рік тому +3

      @@MrSpicabooo it absolutely is not a cop out answer. Everybody has a different anatomy, it’s why flat bench may feel awesome to one person but feel terrible on the shoulders of another. Someone with longer limbs will have a harder time keeping their spine neutral in a back squat movement. Trying to just be determined if you don’t pay attention to your anatomy is an easy way to put yourself in the hospital. Check out Eugene Teo

  • @mrv1271
    @mrv1271 Рік тому

    Thank God for this information.

  • @matthewbacque1622
    @matthewbacque1622 9 місяців тому

    The man is a Centaur.

  • @danielgreatone270
    @danielgreatone270 Рік тому +2

    If he had a massive upper body, you’d see the keyboard warriors saying that he misses leg day, until they see him in the gym.

  • @BrotheriZz
    @BrotheriZz Рік тому +1

    Wise exercises

  • @NickLifts
    @NickLifts Рік тому +9

    or you could just have a normal warm up and mobility routine before all workouts for general wellness

    • @EvanPilb
      @EvanPilb Рік тому +2

      Thats what he is doing

  • @denzelnolet
    @denzelnolet Рік тому

    Super informative vid
    Thx

  • @l.c.8798
    @l.c.8798 Рік тому

    Wow! Impressive 💯👍

  • @CalebTheHumbled
    @CalebTheHumbled Рік тому

    That is a beautiful squat.

  • @bcraiders11
    @bcraiders11 Рік тому +1

    Those quads doe. God damn

  • @ptjoey5297
    @ptjoey5297 Рік тому +6

    I wish I could save shorts

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      @bahandplays8373 Рік тому +2

      •Like the video
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      •save to “watch later”or any other playlist you want

    • @culu37
      @culu37 Рік тому +1

      Click share and text it to yourself

  • @MrBlitzer55
    @MrBlitzer55 Рік тому

    Great content!

  • @waitwho9283
    @waitwho9283 Рік тому +4

    What’s his page?
    Thanks for this!