Watching weightlifters squat inspires me to Squat ATG even though I train SBD. I've always done ATG Squats in all my training even though I am sure I can probably hit more weights doing low bar + parallel. I prefer the stimulus I get from the full range of motion.
Same here. Long term my goals are in powerlifting but ATG paused beltless squats just feel so badass. Like you really OWN the weight. They are great for building the base strength, then you can always throw in a training cycle of lowbar parallel to see your max.
Powerlifting form is meant to be the most mechanically efficient way to get your ass past your knees, or touch the bar to your chest, or stand up straight. It should be done in training if your goal of the day to practice the form and exactly what you're going to do in competition. But if your goal for the day is "get stronger" then "proper" form is better, plain and simple.
It helps. I can basically squat to full depth barefoot, but I have to go really slow and have a significant warmup, and depending on the day my movement will be a little off balance. In weightlifting shoes I can sit in the bottom position comfortably, and feel fluid and balanced on the descent and ascent
Mobility like anything can be improved with training. It's in your best interest to improve your mobility rather than rely on equipment as a crutch (not that lifting shoes are a crutch, though). However: you have mobility issue, don't push it. Yes if you COULD do a full ROM it would be better, but it's not worth injury. Use the "crutch" of choice until your mobility improves enough, or if there's a chronic condition keep using the crutch always even with mobility training.
@@ignatiusstablishmentariani7721 I know it's in my best interest. I'm just too lazy to since I play 7 sports, and only weightlifting requires good ankle mobility. For upper body, I keep as mobile as possible with a combination of racquet sports and Lu raises.
@@brandonn_9733 Bruh. They've been training everyday since they were 8 years old. Under eyes of best coaches. Until they are like 15 years old they perform multiple sets of high reps to perfect the form. You cant replicate that, I'm sorry. But you can try your best and not compare yourself to Chinese 🤣
Actually Li Dayin does half squats. No hate, I love him, his quads and leg strength. I know he has long femurs for a chinese weightlifter and I know that's a pain in the ass. Well, my femurs are even longer relative to rest of my body. I'm saying this to praise Lu, who is so much stronger than Li, it's awesome.
@@zanamros In other videos of Li squatting you can definitely argue whether or not he has hit IPF depth. Look at one of recent squat jerk journalist video.
@@zanamros To be honest that's not IPF depth. IPF depth (Yea, I call it half squat, comparing to my squat its half squat) is when hip crease is below knee crease. Li did that only in his first set. He front squats just like Ilya Ilyin. Same depth, not an IPF depth. And he probably does this for the same reasons Ilya does (injuries).
Watching weightlifters squat inspires me to Squat ATG even though I train SBD. I've always done ATG Squats in all my training even though I am sure I can probably hit more weights doing low bar + parallel. I prefer the stimulus I get from the full range of motion.
Same here. Long term my goals are in powerlifting but ATG paused beltless squats just feel so badass. Like you really OWN the weight. They are great for building the base strength, then you can always throw in a training cycle of lowbar parallel to see your max.
good job dude
@@makaan699 that is called ego lifting
It’s just a way nicer looking movement too
Powerlifting form is meant to be the most mechanically efficient way to get your ass past your knees, or touch the bar to your chest, or stand up straight. It should be done in training if your goal of the day to practice the form and exactly what you're going to do in competition. But if your goal for the day is "get stronger" then "proper" form is better, plain and simple.
6:23 I guess this sort of thing happened even to the best in the world 😂
9:33 bro. What the world is going on with his mid back muscle 😳
the PEDs brother
It’s interesting to see even Lu xiaojun failed at 230kg, a weight can easily do 5 reps at training
How much do lifting shoes help? I'm Chinese, but my ankle mobility is embarrassing 😂
it definitely helps, but if you have any mobility issues, you should try to improve it with mobility drills.
@WeLiftWeights I really should. But I'm already in my 40s and have had poor flexibility all my life!
It helps. I can basically squat to full depth barefoot, but I have to go really slow and have a significant warmup, and depending on the day my movement will be a little off balance. In weightlifting shoes I can sit in the bottom position comfortably, and feel fluid and balanced on the descent and ascent
Mobility like anything can be improved with training. It's in your best interest to improve your mobility rather than rely on equipment as a crutch (not that lifting shoes are a crutch, though). However: you have mobility issue, don't push it. Yes if you COULD do a full ROM it would be better, but it's not worth injury. Use the "crutch" of choice until your mobility improves enough, or if there's a chronic condition keep using the crutch always even with mobility training.
@@ignatiusstablishmentariani7721 I know it's in my best interest. I'm just too lazy to since I play 7 sports, and only weightlifting requires good ankle mobility.
For upper body, I keep as mobile as possible with a combination of racquet sports and Lu raises.
3:26 flexible……?
if you're not, you fucking will be
Amazing video hopefully one day i can reach the lvl of the chinese in terms of weightlifting rn im 22😭💯
Bro 😅😅😅. Who told you that you can be even close to them. Even with Twice the gear you'll be weaker.
@@francik4225 mannn i would just like to reach their level of technique if anything 💯 they look so flawless 🔥
@@brandonn_9733 Bruh. They've been training everyday since they were 8 years old. Under eyes of best coaches. Until they are like 15 years old they perform multiple sets of high reps to perfect the form. You cant replicate that, I'm sorry. But you can try your best and not compare yourself to Chinese 🤣
@@francik4225 yea u right but im not comparing myself to them i admire them💯
Is it me or does the lifter at 9:33 have an unusual bulge in his low/mid back?
he just absurdly huge spinal erectors
@@WeLiftWeights Never seen that - perhaps it's due to the kind of specialized training that Olympic lifters do.
He has a long torso which makes pulling harder, so he needs extra back strength to compensate for it
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Actually Li Dayin does half squats. No hate, I love him, his quads and leg strength. I know he has long femurs for a chinese weightlifter and I know that's a pain in the ass. Well, my femurs are even longer relative to rest of my body. I'm saying this to praise Lu, who is so much stronger than Li, it's awesome.
Half squat? come on... it's not ATG but definitely not half squat
@@mateusmalc Half squat for me is just IPF depth. And Dayin squats to that same depth.
well he squats a decent bit below parallel, like you could never argue that he hasnt hit IPF depth, but i get what you mean
@@zanamros In other videos of Li squatting you can definitely argue whether or not he has hit IPF depth. Look at one of recent squat jerk journalist video.
@@zanamros To be honest that's not IPF depth. IPF depth (Yea, I call it half squat, comparing to my squat its half squat) is when hip crease is below knee crease. Li did that only in his first set. He front squats just like Ilya Ilyin. Same depth, not an IPF depth. And he probably does this for the same reasons Ilya does (injuries).