fab as ever! I'm always looking for ways to change a specific important exercise like the squat to give some variety in class and stop it being boring so this was a great help. Many thanks x
You're the BEST, very educational, safe with lots of variations & modifications, you rules. Keep on the good work. we all appreciate. Cheers from Portugal.
You make really great videos that focus on functional exercises that cooperate core and full motion of all muscle groups which is necessary before adding muscle also to make good gains and prevent injuries due to lack of muscle engagement. Good job! No, I'm not an expert, just a person that understands the importance of fundamentals.
I was hoping the video explained why you might use some of these variations? I'm looking for something that's the least amount of pressure for low back (disc bulge )or even body types /limitations. Do I just try them all and find one that doesn't hurt me?
Well thanks! Your knees shouldn't hurt though! If you don't have an injury and your knees hurt when squatting, you may want to consider glute activation first and assessing your squat form.
@Redefining Strength oh hi, I wasn't expecting a reply, your form and physique are super impressive, two thumbs up. My knees have hurt on and off over the years even when I'm not working out, but when I do most variations of squats in the right form I'm fine. I did a total of 405 squats tonight in 11 variations, yippee 😁 btw your dog is super cute 🙂
haha yea I have a habit of replying! And thanks! Coconut says thanks too! Lots of squats! Consider some quad rolling and lots of glute activation around your squats to keep those knees safe and healthy. There can be other things at work of course, but those are two good areas to start with :-)
You can do it! I'm not naturally a flexible person and I still have lots to work on. But with consistent mobility work and then making sure to strengthen through the range of motion you build, you can get great results!
thank you for the inspirational reply! I'm going to the chiropractor this week to see why my knees and hips don't want to communicate, very frustrating for me. When I drop something in the floor I look at it to decide IF I really need it again right away and this is why I'm using squats to slowly improve my range of motion. You look so graceful btw when you hop and leap :-)
Wondering, how often I should train each part of the body per week? Splitting in upper lower body, or fullbody? Atm no gym available (Corona virus) Love all your videos ❤️!!!
Hello, thank you for your exercise tutorials. They are extremely helpful for fitness. I have a question: it appears that I have trouble doing a proper squat (probably due to tightness of my quads, and weak glutes). I have attempted glute activation exercises as well as quad stretches, and they do not appear to be working. Perhaps, I need to be more consistent. Do you have any suggestions as to how to achieve proper form during squats, and other lower body exercises? Thank you.
Deborah Ola You have tight hip flexors. Stretch them, foam roll tfl muscle, located in the front of the hip just below pelvis. Do glute activation immediately after.
Hi Deborah. So I would ask you to assess your squat form as it may but may NOT be tight hips. First off when you say you can't do a proper squat, is it just depth of your squat? Or is it that you lean forward? All these different things can have different causes. And often ankle mobility is actually the cause of us not getting lower as well as tight hips. I'd ask you to try squatting but place your heels up on plate weights or a slight incline with the ball of your foot on the ground. If by raising your heel up, you are able to get lower, you'll know it is actually your ankles that are tight. I'd also practice some bench squats. Having something to give you the cue to sit your butt back can help. And then also, can you keep your chest up or do you turn it into a hinge? If you find you have too much lean forward, you may also want to check your spinal mobility and even core strength. Try pressing a weight out at chest height and squatting. If that helps, you may also know it is a core stability problem and some intrinsic core stabilizer work is in order. While I LOVE LOVE LOVE glute activation and think too often our hips are locked up, it is important you assess these other areas as well as they could be leading to compensations that are only perpetuating your glute inactivity and quad and hip tightness. Hope that helps!
Redefining Strength Hi Cori, yes this information is very extensive and helps a great deal. Thank you for providing such a detailed and comprehensive analysis. I will attempt these and then modify my exercises where necessary. Thank you!
Redefining Strength And I find that it's both. I cannot do depth and often lean forward the further I stick my glutes out. Although I think the former is the greater issue. I will try and work these areas and see whether my form improves over time. Thank you very much!
Many thanks for your excellent videos.Suggestion: would be very helpful for the names of the squats to remain on the screen while you are performing them, instead of removing them after 1 or 2 seconds.
Hi Cori Luv the videos I can't get 'back up' to the Squat position, when doing the Roll up to squat !! What can I work on ?.. I assume I'm weak in some ( or many areas ! ). I'm an ageing older man haha... Cheers KJ
Kerry Johnston Try rolling to the bottom portion of the squat until that gets easy. Your core is weak. After the first portion gets easy try doing one or two reps from the bottom position of the squat to standing. Work on technique before adding repetitions.
Hi Kerry check actually your ankle mobility. While your core may be weak...If your ankles are immobile it can be hard to get into a tight squat position to get up. I'd also start by doing a few different stretches for mobility. And work both "top down" and bottom up. If you use a suspension trainer or weight to counterbalance you and sink into that tight squat position and then stand back up that will work top down. Then even try a roll with a weight held out in front to counterbalance you. While "loading down" and holding a weight in can make it harder, pressing a weight a way as you squat can actually help counterbalance you and will address any core weakness you may have. But definitely think about ankle mobility as it made the hugest difference for many of my clients :-)
Hey i was just wondering, i couldn't really make out well, do you let your knee cross your feet in some of the forms? I watched it constantly in other videos that's incorrect form. Im confused. Please help. Btw those were some awesome variations and you're dog is super cute
The whole knees can't go over the toes thing is a myth. You want to make sure to keep your heels down and you don't want your weight all shifting forward. You want to sit back and down to not put more strain on your knees but your knees may not stay behind your toes simply because of your build. While I've done my research in this, you don't have to take my opinion. You can google the form and you'll see some new articles with some information that may be helpful. And thanks! Glad you like the information and dog :-)
Redefining Strength Actually I kinda always struggled with keep the knee behind your toe thing and I actually saw another video other than this which talked about this thing as a myth. I kinda think same, as long as one isn't putting all the pressure in the knees it should be fine. Thank you so much for replying :)
Hi ! I'm a French female ! The video lasts 5m, I think this video is composed of several cuts ! Can you practise all theses exercices in once time ? Your work is so great !
Hi Edith. Thanks! This is not a workout. It shows squat options to include in your workouts. Here is how I would use these in 4 different workout options :-) Enjoy the workouts! - ua-cam.com/video/OvvIR45U0HA/v-deo.html
Every video is really motivational! I always trow something into my class
YAY! Awesome! Glad you're using them!
Your videos are always giving me new moves to try. Thank you!!!!!
FitMomOf4 thank you
Thanks! Glad you like them!
thank you so much for your love and apriciation ..say if you need any SPECIAL VIDEOS WILL WORK FOR THAT SURELY
just perfect! Was looking for different squat-exercises, this is what I was looking for!
Thank you very much!
Excellent variations . First time I have seen someone depicting so many forms of squats . Superb attempt
Nice workout
fab as ever! I'm always looking for ways to change a specific important exercise like the squat to give some variety in class and stop it being boring so this was a great help. Many thanks x
Thanks Gina! Yes and even use the squat to work muscles in different ways! Hope your classes like them!
You are a fantastic master i learn much from you thank you
Half of my daily workout routines include exercises from your videos. Great job. Keep'em coming 👍
AWESOME! Glad you're liking the moves!!
Thanks for your video, i love the model at the end 😙😙😙😍😍😍🐕🐕🐕🐕
This is the most creative fitness channel for women! Thank you!
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Thank you Cori! 👍👍👍
You're the BEST, very educational, safe with lots of variations & modifications, you rules. Keep on the good work. we all appreciate. Cheers from Portugal.
Thank you Pedro!
You are very welcome, love your work.
your dog at the end sealed the deal
haha thanks! Coconut says thanks too!
Just found this channel. Great content! Keep it up!
Me encantan tus ejercicios, los pongo en práctica con mi hija, saludos...
Thanks!
Great variations! Thanks for the video. This will liven up my HIIT sessions for sure! :)
Your videos are well organized and edited, and have useful content right from the very beginning, all the way to the end.
Thank you!
Love it!!!! 🤗👍👍
Thank You!
Muchas Gracias!!!! Excelentes ejercicios😘😉
Thank you!
I liked because of that cute dog of yours!!!!
Thanks!
Cool 😂
You make really great videos that focus on functional exercises that cooperate core and full motion of all muscle groups which is necessary before adding muscle also to make good gains and prevent injuries due to lack of muscle engagement. Good job! No, I'm not an expert, just a person that understands the importance of fundamentals.
Well thank you! :-) That's my goal so happy you think so!
I was hoping the video explained why you might use some of these variations? I'm looking for something that's the least amount of pressure for low back (disc bulge )or even body types /limitations. Do I just try them all and find one that doesn't hurt me?
Sos una genia! Hago todos los días una rutina tuya...Gracias
I was looking for a squat workout because I learned they are good for butts. How many reps should I do each of these for a complete workout?
such good form🤙
Thanks!
Do you have a list of what muscles are focused on for each squat variation?
Very good mam. Respect from india
Squat rocks and your whole routine rocks
👌👌
Прикольные упражнения. Сколько можно всего делать со своим весом.
Thanks! There is definitely a ton you can do with just your own bodyweight!
This chic is a machine, my knees hurt just watching her, lol
Well thanks! Your knees shouldn't hurt though! If you don't have an injury and your knees hurt when squatting, you may want to consider glute activation first and assessing your squat form.
@Redefining Strength oh hi, I wasn't expecting a reply, your form and physique are super impressive, two thumbs up. My knees have hurt on and off over the years even when I'm not working out, but when I do most variations of squats in the right form I'm fine. I did a total of 405 squats tonight in 11 variations, yippee 😁 btw your dog is super cute 🙂
haha yea I have a habit of replying! And thanks! Coconut says thanks too! Lots of squats! Consider some quad rolling and lots of glute activation around your squats to keep those knees safe and healthy. There can be other things at work of course, but those are two good areas to start with :-)
How many reps would you recommend for each one and should we do them all or pick and choose???
Excellent. Super
Don't I wish I was that flexible! You're inspirational. slowly but surely....
You can do it! I'm not naturally a flexible person and I still have lots to work on. But with consistent mobility work and then making sure to strengthen through the range of motion you build, you can get great results!
thank you for the inspirational reply! I'm going to the chiropractor this week to see why my knees and hips don't want to communicate, very frustrating for me. When I drop something in the floor I look at it to decide IF I really need it again right away and this is why I'm using squats to slowly improve my range of motion.
You look so graceful btw when you hop and leap :-)
Kudos to you nice one there
Leg day for my client....I'll tell her to thank YOU for the workouts! 😂
I really love your videos. You do not look strong, but when I see your exercises, I can only say "What a beast!".
Congrats.
It is such a treasure find to be subscribed to you. Please keep posting these kinds of vids. I'm so lucky to find you😊
Thank you! Glad you enjoy the videos!
your exercises are always interesting! thanks 💃
Thanks!
Thank you a million times
:-)
Awesome video! Thanks for the time stamps. Liked and subscribed
Can't get enough! Thank you
Thanks!
Yet another excellent exercise routine! Thanks! Now I have to get busy on those!
Enjoy! Get those legs burning and working!
Mastering 21 new squats
Thanks
Thanks!
Wondering, how often I should train each part of the body per week? Splitting in upper lower body, or fullbody? Atm no gym available (Corona virus)
Love all your videos ❤️!!!
Thank you again for another motivational video 😀 keep them rolling...
Glad you like it!
EMOCHO ESE ASISTENTE PELUDO. GRACIAS SON SUPER TUS RUTINAS
Glad you like the routines!
Thank you coach for another great video. , Love Bee 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😍
My pleasure Bee!
How long did it take you to master it?
saludos desde cali colombia muy buenas tus rutinas me han ayudado mucho en mis rutinas
Thank you! Hi in Colombia!
How many set of each squat required to do in one day??
Thanks for these variations good job
My pleasure!
Hello, thank you for your exercise tutorials. They are extremely helpful for fitness.
I have a question: it appears that I have trouble doing a proper squat (probably due to tightness of my quads, and weak glutes). I have attempted glute activation exercises as well as quad stretches, and they do not appear to be working. Perhaps, I need to be more consistent. Do you have any suggestions as to how to achieve proper form during squats, and other lower body exercises? Thank you.
Deborah Ola You have tight hip flexors. Stretch them, foam roll tfl muscle, located in the front of the hip just below pelvis. Do glute activation immediately after.
Hi Deborah. So I would ask you to assess your squat form as it may but may NOT be tight hips. First off when you say you can't do a proper squat, is it just depth of your squat? Or is it that you lean forward? All these different things can have different causes. And often ankle mobility is actually the cause of us not getting lower as well as tight hips. I'd ask you to try squatting but place your heels up on plate weights or a slight incline with the ball of your foot on the ground. If by raising your heel up, you are able to get lower, you'll know it is actually your ankles that are tight. I'd also practice some bench squats. Having something to give you the cue to sit your butt back can help. And then also, can you keep your chest up or do you turn it into a hinge? If you find you have too much lean forward, you may also want to check your spinal mobility and even core strength. Try pressing a weight out at chest height and squatting. If that helps, you may also know it is a core stability problem and some intrinsic core stabilizer work is in order. While I LOVE LOVE LOVE glute activation and think too often our hips are locked up, it is important you assess these other areas as well as they could be leading to compensations that are only perpetuating your glute inactivity and quad and hip tightness. Hope that helps!
Redefining Strength Hi Cori, yes this information is very extensive and helps a great deal. Thank you for providing such a detailed and comprehensive analysis. I will attempt these and then modify my exercises where necessary. Thank you!
Redefining Strength And I find that it's both. I cannot do depth and often lean forward the further I stick my glutes out. Although I think the former is the greater issue. I will try and work these areas and see whether my form improves over time. Thank you very much!
taoist40 Thanks for the info! I'll try that as well.
Will be incorporating these into my workouts.
Enjoy Julie!
Would love to see instruction fir form and benefits.
Wow. I am amazed by your creativity I body weight squats. I am going to try few of this today. All my love to you.
😆😆😆
Thanks! Glad to provide a few new variations!
love you !these exercises give me great help.
YAY! Glad they help!
Here in Brazil whe don't have videos like yours. Thanks for this! I love make that!
Well I'm happy to share! Thanks for watching in Brazil!
So excited!! Again really enjoy ur videos
Many thanks for your excellent videos.Suggestion: would be very helpful for the names of the squats to remain on the screen while you are performing them, instead of removing them after 1 or 2 seconds.
They are listed in the video description as well :-)
LOVE your videos buddy, THANKS for sharing 😊😊😊
Thanks! My pleasure!
Very nice workouts..Omg that poochie just makes my heart melt...adorable..=D
Thanks! And Coconut says thanks too!
I love your dog!!
hehe Thank you! She says thanks too ;-)
love all ur videos👍thanks
Thanks!
Lindo can y muy buenos ejercicios thank you
Enjoy!
Are toe squats a good way to work the soleus?
The soleus can be worked better when your knee is flexed, yes.
Your awesome!
keep up the great work!
Thanks Sandra!
Ahhh! Your dog is adorable!
Coconut says thank you!
Great variation, and good technique. I'll be able to change my overused routine. I'm a bloke and hopefully I can do the standing on toes..
Just channel your inner male ballet dancer!
Love your channel, just subscribed.
Thanks Laura!
your workout video always motive me
Thank you! Glad you like them!
thanks.
this is good as cardio in home.
:-)
great work!
Does these squat variations workout helps to reduce butt size??
Want to know
Diet is key to lose fat. But yes these for longer intervals of work done at a faster pace an be a good option.
Good videos!
Thanks!
how awesome -- ty
Thanks!
Thank you....
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Totally loved it ♥️
Glad you liked it!
thank you. Love clip.
:-)
You're very L vs R symmetrical in power, range of motion and coil (compression) progressiveness - very, very fluid to...subscribed!
thanks!
I'm always jealous over your form!
haha Thanks Shannon!
Hi Cori
Luv the videos
I can't get 'back up' to the Squat position, when doing the Roll up to squat !!
What can I work on ?..
I assume I'm weak in some ( or many areas ! ).
I'm an ageing older man haha...
Cheers
KJ
Kerry Johnston Try rolling to the bottom portion of the squat until that gets easy. Your core is weak. After the first portion gets easy try doing one or two reps from the bottom position of the squat to standing. Work on technique before adding repetitions.
Hi Kerry check actually your ankle mobility. While your core may be weak...If your ankles are immobile it can be hard to get into a tight squat position to get up. I'd also start by doing a few different stretches for mobility. And work both "top down" and bottom up. If you use a suspension trainer or weight to counterbalance you and sink into that tight squat position and then stand back up that will work top down. Then even try a roll with a weight held out in front to counterbalance you. While "loading down" and holding a weight in can make it harder, pressing a weight a way as you squat can actually help counterbalance you and will address any core weakness you may have. But definitely think about ankle mobility as it made the hugest difference for many of my clients :-)
Redefining Strength Thankyou for your reply. Ankle flexibility is certainly a problem for me - I'll keep
Working on it
Cheers
Kerry
Very good form on all of them. Are you wearing rock climbing shoes?
Thanks! No they are just a minimalist shoe by Asics.
Usted es super pro!
Thanks!
Great mam
Hey i was just wondering, i couldn't really make out well, do you let your knee cross your feet in some of the forms? I watched it constantly in other videos that's incorrect form. Im confused. Please help.
Btw those were some awesome variations and you're dog is super cute
The whole knees can't go over the toes thing is a myth. You want to make sure to keep your heels down and you don't want your weight all shifting forward. You want to sit back and down to not put more strain on your knees but your knees may not stay behind your toes simply because of your build. While I've done my research in this, you don't have to take my opinion. You can google the form and you'll see some new articles with some information that may be helpful. And thanks! Glad you like the information and dog :-)
Redefining Strength Actually I kinda always struggled with keep the knee behind your toe thing and I actually saw another video other than this which talked about this thing as a myth. I kinda think same, as long as one isn't putting all the pressure in the knees it should be fine.
Thank you so much for replying :)
My pleasure!
Great workout ! I loved it
Thanks!
Hi ! I'm a French female ! The video lasts 5m, I think this video is composed of several cuts ! Can you practise all theses exercices in once time ? Your work is so great !
Hi Edith. Thanks! This is not a workout. It shows squat options to include in your workouts. Here is how I would use these in 4 different workout options :-) Enjoy the workouts! - ua-cam.com/video/OvvIR45U0HA/v-deo.html
great ! thank you !
Thanks!
nice video
Thanks!
I don t wont lose this workout for sure ,i do my squat slow for do my legs more strong,that Is ok?
Tempo can be a great way to add a new challenge!
@@redefiningstrengthOC You are very kind- to answer, merci 😊💪 good sunday lovely trainer lol
Mi gusta!
:-)
Are u planning on writing a book that has all the variations and some workouts ? That would be a book i would definitely buy
An exercise library huh!? Not a bad idea :-)
Ciao sempre bravissima!!! Vorrei allenarmi con te se abitassi vicino!!
Ad agosto verrò per un mese nelle tue zone!! Ciao dall'Italia
Thank you! Well message me and come jump in a class :-)
Oh wow, just noticed your cute doggie at the end lol. I guess we all need moral support as we work out. ; )
haha yes we totally do. Coconut is always there to provide a little moral support!
awesome video...
Thanks!
you are amazing
haha Thanks!
That makes lots of sense , thank you. I need to rethink my squats I think ! 😀
Glad it helps!