Same. I've been a 500lb squatter on and off for 25 years. I always thought I COULD be good at squat, like my body wanted it so bad. I changed to Mike's style. Completely game changing.
Squat is the one exercise I can't sleep without every week. I feel it build my whole structure so that whenever I stand, I stand strong. Both upper and lower body.
I used to perform the high bar quad focused squat only. I’ve started using this ass back technique and I love it. Really feel the hamstrings getting more activation. I did notice I had to lower the weight significantly compared to my normal squat. Do them both now and it’s great.
I’ve learnt so much from this video, i was squatting narrow for a long time but now as ive bought your fitplan I need to know how to do power squats for today’s leg workout. I do worry about my knees but love to lift heavy so am really pleased to hear the long term benefits of a wider stance, thanks so much Mike
That makes sense that fineness would yield more strength and the right moment rather than the rapid charge up of a animalistic lift were its kinda leaks wasted energy.. this method is like pouring the strength through a funnel..super controlled with a slow is smooth smooth is fast mentality
Thank you Mike for this tutorial. I have been dealing with constantly tweaking my lower back amd think i was overcomplicating things. I am a taller guy and think this approach will help me squat stronger and safer.
I only learned how to squat in january and by march i was squatting more then my body weight raw at the time (i weighted 88kg and squated raw 95kg) by mixing my squats from both powerlifting and bodybuilder style to hit everything, for me squatting is showing great power and control of a free weight, love your stuff man :)
Enjoying the wider stance, feet outward squat. Weight increasing weekly at moment! Interesting how Mike always hit an odd number when shifting poundage.
@@AnthonyVenmans big time! I was squatting about 365 back then. Now I am closer to 500 :) its not my favorite lift that's for sure haha. Deadlift is my baby and bench is where I need the most work. Getting there 💪
@@stelliumeleven2889 Awesome man!!! Sumo deadlifts for the win or regualr if I am gonna work on my powersquat stance? What do you suggest? I am now doing RDL (romanian DL) for over a year.
@@AnthonyVenmans honestly man its about mixing it up! Right now I am doing sumo deadlift one day, RDL two days later, then I do conventional block pulls two days after that. Deadlifting 3 times a week! Very little volume though. I find if I keep a particular variation in for too long it becomes too difficult to get better at it. Once I feel like I am hitting a wall with my progress, I usually drop the %s and switch to different variations. For example last cycle I was doing snatch grip, sumo block pulls, and conventional off the floor. I also have a lot more fun trying different variations. I definitely have my favorites. But they usually get old pretty quick for me lol.
Yeah my man wide is good as we get older safer on the knees and if u want to work more quads just do front squats little bit wider then shoulder all good I've seen Mike do this and im 6 foot 1 200 pounds pretty lean and my legs are good for my size im 40 years old so thanks Mike big fan from canada cheers bro
Just realize i was doing my heavy squat all the time in bodybuilding stance. Definitely gonna do more powerlifting stance when doing heavy to protec my knee from now on and bodybuilding stance for higher reps. I am stronger close stance then wide but probably because i have neglected the wide stance. Anyway gonna try all that thanks for tips
Same for me. I always thought the more closer I keep my stance, the better I develop my quads.... but my true squat stenght is very weak! I will emphasize the wide stance from now on!
Really helpful video...about as good as it gets showing the stance and angles of knee and feet, how to get power or muscle. Thanks a lot to you and the guys there.
Is the powerlifting squat good because it’s healthy for the joints or because a narrow squat is unhealthy for the joints. Would it make sense to do one powerlifting squat day a week and one narrow squat day a week?
Hi Mike, Absolutely loved your video! It was really informative. My stance width for squat is shoulder width apart with my toes pointed slightly (about 30 degrees) outwards. I'm a 100% arse to grass squater. Big thank you for doing the video. Cheers, Billy
I need to improve wide stance power squat for sure! Any reason for squatting in olympic shoes with the raised heel? Most guys I have seen are squatting low bar in flat shoes without a raised heel. Front squat and High Bar squat are more often done in olympic shoes?
Raised heels is the only way i squat basically. Try it and you'll know if it's for you. I used to do flat and i never felt quite right and then when i elevated my heels everything changed
it only depends on your personal preference and where you have your strength... watched a tons of videos regarding stance with, toes in/out, high bar / low bar. high bar use more quad activation, low bar more hip. I am stronge at the hip so low bar is at least for powerlifting better to me. but I also do high bar (more body building orientated), to develop the quads more, because also at low bar you need the quads to stand up, if your quads are too weak, you will end up with the so called "good morning squat"
... this technique was a game changer for me....no more knee pain... increased weight... recommend all to at least give it a try...
Same. I've been a 500lb squatter on and off for 25 years. I always thought I COULD be good at squat, like my body wanted it so bad.
I changed to Mike's style. Completely game changing.
Squat is the one exercise I can't sleep without every week. I feel it build my whole structure so that whenever I stand, I stand strong. Both upper and lower body.
I used to perform the high bar quad focused squat only. I’ve started using this ass back technique and I love it. Really feel the hamstrings getting more activation. I did notice I had to lower the weight significantly compared to my normal squat. Do them both now and it’s great.
I’ve learnt so much from this video, i was squatting narrow for a long time but now as ive bought your fitplan I need to know how to do power squats for today’s leg workout. I do worry about my knees but love to lift heavy so am really pleased to hear the long term benefits of a wider stance, thanks so much Mike
I’m going back to zero, trying to get Geoffrey’s form. I appreciate camera angles, I just keep watching and attempting over and over. Gratitude!
You definitely saved my knees Mike !!!! Love it
That makes sense that fineness would yield more strength and the right moment rather than the rapid charge up of a animalistic lift were its kinda leaks wasted energy.. this method is like pouring the strength through a funnel..super controlled with a slow is smooth smooth is fast mentality
Thank you Mike for this tutorial. I have been dealing with constantly tweaking my lower back amd think i was overcomplicating things. I am a taller guy and think this approach will help me squat stronger and safer.
Learning from the best.
Your advice is so clear and easy to understand. Thanks for all the great videos Mike.
I only learned how to squat in january and by march i was squatting more then my body weight raw at the time (i weighted 88kg and squated raw 95kg) by mixing my squats from both powerlifting and bodybuilder style to hit everything, for me squatting is showing great power and control of a free weight, love your stuff man :)
Enjoying the wider stance, feet outward squat. Weight increasing weekly at moment! Interesting how Mike always hit an odd number when shifting poundage.
Good video guys!! I got in some upper chest but i love seeing a good squat day to keep you humble!!
Went from high bar atg to low bar wide stance and my knees and hips havent had pain since. Its been 2 years now.
Great! Is your strenght increased as well?
@@AnthonyVenmans big time! I was squatting about 365 back then. Now I am closer to 500 :) its not my favorite lift that's for sure haha. Deadlift is my baby and bench is where I need the most work. Getting there 💪
@@stelliumeleven2889 Awesome man!!!
Sumo deadlifts for the win or regualr if I am gonna work on my powersquat stance? What do you suggest? I am now doing RDL (romanian DL) for over a year.
@@AnthonyVenmans honestly man its about mixing it up! Right now I am doing sumo deadlift one day, RDL two days later, then I do conventional block pulls two days after that. Deadlifting 3 times a week! Very little volume though. I find if I keep a particular variation in for too long it becomes too difficult to get better at it.
Once I feel like I am hitting a wall with my progress, I usually drop the %s and switch to different variations. For example last cycle I was doing snatch grip, sumo block pulls, and conventional off the floor. I also have a lot more fun trying different variations. I definitely have my favorites. But they usually get old pretty quick for me lol.
Yeah my man wide is good as we get older safer on the knees and if u want to work more quads just do front squats little bit wider then shoulder all good I've seen Mike do this and im 6 foot 1 200 pounds pretty lean and my legs are good for my size im 40 years old so thanks Mike big fan from canada cheers bro
Just realize i was doing my heavy squat all the time in bodybuilding stance. Definitely gonna do more powerlifting stance when doing heavy to protec my knee from now on and bodybuilding stance for higher reps.
I am stronger close stance then wide but probably because i have neglected the wide stance. Anyway gonna try all that thanks for tips
Same for me. I always thought the more closer I keep my stance, the better I develop my quads.... but my true squat stenght is very weak! I will emphasize the wide stance from now on!
VALUE VALUE VALUE, tonns of VALUE alone, thanks alot my friend
Great video as always Big Mike
Really helpful video...about as good as it gets showing the stance and angles of knee and feet, how to get power or muscle. Thanks a lot to you and the guys there.
Great squat exercise!Powerful train n speech!The great mike sir 👏👏👏
Thank you for all of your videos. Can you talk about weekly training splits, and how to approach them? Thanks man.
Good for him on those 3 they were clean
😎 mike. Checking shin angle awesome learning cues i will use for my clients!!
That’s a better way to do squats! Thanks mik3!
🤣😂 good episode! Mikes on 🔥 today with commentary
As always! 👍
Is the powerlifting squat good because it’s healthy for the joints or because a narrow squat is unhealthy for the joints. Would it make sense to do one powerlifting squat day a week and one narrow squat day a week?
that’s exactly what i was thinking bro. one day i do powerlift squat then one day i do narrow squat.
Hi Mike,
Absolutely loved your video! It was really informative. My stance width for squat is shoulder width apart with my toes pointed slightly (about 30 degrees) outwards. I'm a 100% arse to grass squater. Big thank you for doing the video.
Cheers,
Billy
Awesome stuff!
Thank you champ for this video 💪🙏
Get em Jeff!
Excellent video - Mike is the expert.
I need to improve wide stance power squat for sure!
Any reason for squatting in olympic shoes with the raised heel? Most guys I have seen are squatting low bar in flat shoes without a raised heel. Front squat and High Bar squat are more often done in olympic shoes?
Anthony 1987 I see most low bar squatters use flats too but have also seen some use oly shoes. Might be personal preference idk
Raised heels is the only way i squat basically. Try it and you'll know if it's for you. I used to do flat and i never felt quite right and then when i elevated my heels everything changed
This is excellent stuff
Great vlog as always bro take care and stay safe.
Tom platz has entered the chat😂
Btw great techniqe
How would you teach sqauts for people that sometimes have lower back issues ?
Whoooaaa ... this clip MAY confUse you 🥴 !!!
Good technique
Good stuff Mike
hey mike do you take a rest day?
Good job.
This guy reminds me Elvis Presley
Where is the bar placed? How low or high is the bar?
Mike, how do you compare your power squat form to Stan Effering? Is there an advantage with his form in terms of power?
it only depends on your personal preference and where you have your strength... watched a tons of videos regarding stance with, toes in/out, high bar / low bar. high bar use more quad activation, low bar more hip. I am stronge at the hip so low bar is at least for powerlifting better to me. but I also do high bar (more body building orientated), to develop the quads more, because also at low bar you need the quads to stand up, if your quads are too weak, you will end up with the so called "good morning squat"
“No disrespect to you, you have a nice ass” 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Mike thank you for providing such a thorough breakdown on the squat, and be able to engage the legs properly
Can I ask a question about bracing, when you stick the ass back it seems to lift the chest, I thought when we braced we wanted ribs down? Thought???
If you say it i try it and thats awesome Baby Titan is in the gym baby yea💯😎💪🏆🏆🏆🏆
How tall is that chair plus plate? I have a stool that is 17". Do I need a medicine ball that is 14" in order to get proper depth?
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Mike O'Hearn Thank you, rewatching this before my heavy squat routine.
Holy dbol face!
Please do a video with tom platz!
Most people don't like to do full squat in the gym
Man I've squatted 355 for 1 rep but 225 is still heavy to me
Bday squats need to return
Why high bar and not low bar?
You don't have to keep head/chest up if your doing low bar. Pretty sure everyone Ed Coen would agree
Damn Mike what are you weighing right now
308
The purpose of my squat is to hit this button right there, different one every few days. Wide squats get the abductor's so sore
Hello idol 😁😁
Lol I thought it was funny