How To Squat For MAXIMUM GROWTH

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  • Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
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    I wanted to highlight some of my favorite ways to crank up the intensity of any squat style movement. Instead of focusing on how much weight I can move, I've always focused on how can I get my legs to engage as much as possible during the squat and for me that's been a key to getting them to grow.
    Let me know what video you want to see next.
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  • @MrRobVision
    @MrRobVision 4 года назад +2300

    When I was a fresh in college, I went into the gym and was going pretty heavy on squat. I was going low, pausing, and only gave myself minimal rest between sets. I did my entire workout like that. After the workout, I had the biggest dude at the gym come up and tell me "Good work blasting legs kid". Felt pretty good.

    • @xlartanislx
      @xlartanislx 4 года назад +209

      So you got hit on by a muscle bear?

    • @fattony6253
      @fattony6253 4 года назад +113

      An ass man? 🍆💦

    • @Suitedup1111
      @Suitedup1111 4 года назад +95

      Why do you care? You. Having a plan. Meeting your goals. That’s what matters. If he said you did shitty, would you cry?

    • @KingCoCo
      @KingCoCo 4 года назад +124

      Today in r/thatneverhappened

    • @Biggiiful
      @Biggiiful 4 года назад +61

      @@KingCoCo r/nothingeverhappens

  • @aaditsivenarain
    @aaditsivenarain 4 года назад +877

    Did this yesterday... I literally can't walk... Can't even sit to shit.. I love it

    • @mercury64
      @mercury64 4 года назад +41

      Lmao, that’s when you know you killed leg day

    • @DKLONGHORN
      @DKLONGHORN 3 года назад +40

      I can sit, getting up is another story.

    • @shaunguffey9199
      @shaunguffey9199 3 года назад +7

      That's a special feeling.

    • @MonotoniTV
      @MonotoniTV 3 года назад +24

      Worst part of sitting down on the toilet is the part where it's too painful to squat down further, yet you know, when you let yourself fall, that will hurt even more

    • @donaldclarksr.906
      @donaldclarksr.906 3 года назад +3

      Lol that's funny, it happened to me before

  • @pnaylish1004
    @pnaylish1004 4 года назад +31

    I think these variations might be especially appropriate for us older lifters. Decades of training and looking to increase our max has worn many of us down.
    How to still get a training response while preventing any further accumulation of injury while putting the brakes on any further sarcopenia is a big deal for us.
    I would really appreciate hearing your thoughts on training for the 60+ age category.

  • @stephanieking9242
    @stephanieking9242 Год назад +55

    Keep in mind, the Five stars are based on my needs for this item ruclips.net/user/postUgkxUHHotQRjIQnfuxEeVotlkHVYWH0DXZoS When I first bought the bike I was going to return it immediately. After trying it out for several days/weeks I came to realize it is actually perfect for WHY I bought it.This is not a workout, the resistance is, eh, it makes a bit of noise, not loud, and it isn’t very stable even with the mat. The mat certainly keeps the bike from sliding but nothing keeps the mat from sliding (if that makes any sense, lol). Mine is place on my hard wood floor. Maybe it would be better with a rug underneath??I sit for long hours for work and wanted something to keep my legs moving. This bike does exactly that! For the price it is amazing, it is compact, easy to use, light weight, keeps track of time, calories etc (not sure how accurate it is) but good little product. I am happy with it.

  • @arrozconeverything
    @arrozconeverything 4 года назад +670

    "...We don't give a shit about that. We want growth."
    Bravo.

    • @robinscheldeman9970
      @robinscheldeman9970 4 года назад +2

      Ronnie Coleman is all like "fuck me".

    • @whooshbait4161
      @whooshbait4161 3 года назад +8

      I've got friends who just train for size. I've got friends that just train for strength. The ones who do both are usually the ones that are overall more impressive. People who focus too much one just one side of the coin aren't getting the max out of thier potiential. Just my opinion.

    • @jakesimmonds5043
      @jakesimmonds5043 3 года назад +10

      Weight does matter for size, cant get bigger without getting stronger. Unless your on roids. Like ryan

    • @arrozconeverything
      @arrozconeverything 3 года назад

      @@jakesimmonds5043 dang...🤣🤣🤣

    • @miguelangelsotofuentes6537
      @miguelangelsotofuentes6537 2 года назад

      @@jakesimmonds5043 there is a reason why olimpians “doesnt look impresive” (imo they do) as their muscles are so damn dense and not pumped in volume, wich still gives you stenght cuz there is still more muscle. But at the end of the day, you must do whathever floats your boat.

  • @b-lynne4273
    @b-lynne4273 2 года назад +127

    Important to all squatters and even non squatters..must watch! I watched this prior to my “squat day workout” yesterday. I normally squat 225 with my max so far being 265. Well let’s just say I dropped my weight to 135 and followed Ryan’s pause and contract advice. Yes my legs and a** are screaming today. Listen to this guy lol Can’t wait to learn more.

    • @poqe6137
      @poqe6137 2 года назад +6

      You dont need to pause and contract unless you are trying to train your muscle endurance. Just dont bounce the weight during the squat.

    • @KO-km7ew
      @KO-km7ew 2 года назад +26

      @@poqe6137 did you watch the video?

    • @valerie.mccaffrey
      @valerie.mccaffrey 2 года назад +1

      impressive squat! how much do you weigh? time to get there?

    • @user-qy9xd2pq2h
      @user-qy9xd2pq2h Год назад +1

      nobody cares

    • @sonnit8223
      @sonnit8223 Год назад

      ​@@user-qy9xd2pq2hching chong eat cat eat dog rice bing chilling kpop

  • @goldenera4ever
    @goldenera4ever 4 года назад +1612

    Ryan, whether you make a 4 min video or a 34 minute, we're here for the ride.

    • @joemay9607
      @joemay9607 4 года назад +14

      He’s got this thing figured out, he’s to the point with short videos and his channel is blowing up.

    • @Dannydawson537
      @Dannydawson537 4 года назад +4

      I really hate brown tongue comments fair enough he looks fantastic a little bit better than me but I’m 65 and have a wooden leg

    • @isaacandrade3783
      @isaacandrade3783 4 года назад +4

      This dudes a straight up man. What a savage

    • @Enfiee
      @Enfiee 4 года назад +11

      Personally I disagree. I like the guy a lot. But I wouldn’t have clicked the video if it was 30 minutes long. There are so many good channels out there doing similar videos as this but more than twice the length. I come here largely because of how good he is at breaking it down clear and concise while still keeping it short. I don’t want extra padding, this video was just the right length.

    • @Pkeane04
      @Pkeane04 4 года назад +2

      Max Berggren you are right. I like that he covers so much in such a small window and still is funny while doing it.

  • @tonmisty
    @tonmisty 4 года назад +51

    Brilliant advice. i'm 61 years old and at the moment doing some squats with no weight at all at home and will apply this technique to free squats. Thanks.

  • @PersonalFitness11
    @PersonalFitness11 4 года назад +381

    Leg day is awesome. It takes a special mind set to kick your own butt.

    • @RawFitChris
      @RawFitChris 4 года назад +14

      Best character building on the planet.

  • @ftrkngfspn
    @ftrkngfspn 4 года назад +139

    Tip #1 - 1:56 (Rep Out the Bottom Positions ONLY/DO NOT LOCK AT TOP POSITION)
    Tip #2 - 2:41 (Hold Bottom Position for 3 seconds)
    Tip #3 - 3:37 (Increase Time Under Tension)

  • @lambchop3916
    @lambchop3916 4 года назад +120

    I love how he cuts right to the chase right away

    • @rolandleap1
      @rolandleap1 3 года назад +2

      Bingo.
      No hyper-fluff about “I just bought a Hellcat!” etc. To. The. Point.

  • @franko2348
    @franko2348 4 года назад +9

    Decided to finally pay attention to Ryan on this. If you're over 50 (like me) the 10 second -/+ movement at Step 3 is fantastic. I was doing 5x5 @ 285-315, with joint/back aches for several days after...but no longer. I went down to 105. You know what I noticed most? My knees and back were no longer sore, just the legs and glutes... as it should be. Score! Thanks for this, Ryan!

  • @billrichardson6344
    @billrichardson6344 4 года назад +79

    Thank you for making my leg day look like child’s play. Would like to see dumbbell variation as well. Your form is always something to strive for.

  • @lolcowsruleweeeee
    @lolcowsruleweeeee 2 года назад +9

    I really appreciate the commentary without pretension; no bullshit, no ego. Definitely a breath of fresh air. You seem like someone who really cares about the practice of what you do. Looking forward to more of your content :)

  • @brookins1990
    @brookins1990 4 года назад +565

    Every time I listen to Ryan he reminds me of Stone Cold Steve Austin 🤔😂

  • @trevorlewis3900
    @trevorlewis3900 4 года назад +319

    “Don’t fart” lol I died😂

    • @DiskoKDiskoL
      @DiskoKDiskoL 4 года назад +3

      Easier said than done :)

    • @7a1z6a3
      @7a1z6a3 4 года назад

      Ijust read that as i seen it on the vid haha

    • @bernadettjohnston8899
      @bernadettjohnston8899 3 года назад

      I laughed my ass off when I read that .. so true

  • @775758
    @775758 2 года назад +4

    I had knee surgery in October 2020 and I literally went one year (Horrible) making excuses why I can't do legs. I was simply scared of re-injuring my knee. Been working legs now for the last few months and no more excuses for leg day and squats. I love this advice and I will be incorporating these movements from now on!

  • @j.a4923
    @j.a4923 4 года назад +3

    As a pro athlete I have no cartilage on my right knee anymore but I still squat not this low,If you have knee problems be careful use a box,same affect no your body 💯

    • @j.a4923
      @j.a4923 4 года назад

      AA Michaels nah not because off poor technique I play rugby and us rugby players have this injury from how we play,speed power different ankles jumping pushing positions that humans are not made to be in and also the contact,most players are over 100kgs running and doing all I’m training and games so it does take a told on the body iv had knee injury 2broken Achilles ,tear groin ,broken cheek bones,broken arm,stress fracture,but will not change it for anything,all I’m saying it’s you gotta manage with training like for example squats don’t do it too low if you don’t want to damage your knee listen to your body 💯

  • @claudiamarianidamato9499
    @claudiamarianidamato9499 Год назад +1

    Exactly. Finally someone says it. Everyone who locks out at the top I see has minimal leg development

  • @schwerfalsch1601
    @schwerfalsch1601 4 года назад +222

    When you cant get the bar up use an emergemcy fart to help lift the weight

  • @allisonfalin8854
    @allisonfalin8854 6 месяцев назад

    Started doing this after a SI injury and it is far more helpful than trying to push the PR. I find I will be able to maintain this well into my 60s far better than a heavy squat. 😊

  • @derkrodermond7491
    @derkrodermond7491 4 года назад +129

    I could really use some more squatting options with dumbbells! You’d help me a lot if you would make another video on that💪

    • @SW33T_Dr34M
      @SW33T_Dr34M 4 года назад +4

      Crom 😂🤣😂🤣

    • @err1r234
      @err1r234 4 года назад +2

      @Crom genius

    • @yodgetfit
      @yodgetfit 4 года назад +3

      Bulgarian split squat?

    • @joelb.5475
      @joelb.5475 4 года назад +1

      💯 quad killer! Uses core for balance too - great exercise.

    • @mfid9339
      @mfid9339 4 года назад

      @@joelb.5475 lol a normal squat does all of those things but far better, and allows loading to actually gain muscle

  • @CaneFu
    @CaneFu 3 года назад +4

    Not only have I adopted your form to make squats harder but I have also instructed my girlfriend to repeatedly slap me across the face and trained my cat to attack my ankles while I squat; the harder the better.

  • @Zogbee
    @Zogbee 4 года назад +27

    After trying this method for the first time, I ended up waking up in the emergency room with tree trunks for legs, 10/10 would recommend.

  • @Hawk-TuahHarris
    @Hawk-TuahHarris 2 года назад

    If you actually want to learn, no BS, take this guys advice. I had to pay thousands to learn the “secrets” of the pros…..and this guy is giving it away in these videos. Truly awesome

  • @Ben-bj1oz
    @Ben-bj1oz 3 года назад +66

    Just remember ur muscles don’t know what weight ur lifting, they only know how much tension ur putting on it

    • @mrsugar2352
      @mrsugar2352 3 года назад +8

      Anddd More weight more tension

    • @HAL-dm1eh
      @HAL-dm1eh 3 года назад +4

      All things being the same, the only way you increase tension is to increase weight. This causes a reaction that increases strength (through a multitude of ways). But muscles also react to TIME under tension, and the metabolic reaction is pure hypertrophy, could be, but not necessarily at all, strength as well.

    • @tensegritywill
      @tensegritywill 3 года назад +4

      So true. I could never get my lats to fire until I consciously squeezed them while rowing light weight. You decide the tension levels. Many people don't get this concept.

  • @dionedjericon8415
    @dionedjericon8415 6 месяцев назад

    I'm glad I found your channel. I've been lazy for the last 8 years since I've stopped hitting the weights. I plateued as a hard gainer and gave up. Eating even when I was full. But got back into it again and youtube has come along way with these videos. Yours is awesome at xplains stuff and different variations, the humor too, thanks again

  • @satwoods4
    @satwoods4 4 года назад +170

    I grabbed my 2year old, picked her up and did a couple of sets,I made gains and she had fun!💪🏿😁

    • @531ff
      @531ff 4 года назад +4

      Reef Atwoods gains!

    • @johndim11
      @johndim11 4 года назад +5

      Leroy! When I ask you who the Master is.........

    • @satwoods4
      @satwoods4 4 года назад

      @@johndim11 😂😂

    • @jordanduran1726
      @jordanduran1726 4 года назад +4

      sho' 'nuff.

    • @lots3799
      @lots3799 4 года назад

      If the shades weren't drawn someone probably reported you for child abuse.

  • @Bazzworkout
    @Bazzworkout 4 года назад +22

    I can feel my legs growing just watching this !

  • @martinkevill8853
    @martinkevill8853 4 года назад +37

    I agree with all this. I've been training for about 28 years. Doing slow squats with a light weight will still make my legs feel wobbly and weak as much as heavy and fast..🙂👍❤🇬🇧

  • @medicoandyou8710
    @medicoandyou8710 4 года назад

    6 mins full of learning and no bullshit. THANKYOU. short and crisp.

  • @Tony-pu8pf
    @Tony-pu8pf 4 года назад +421

    The secret is to let the beard grow it makes you look more muscular

    • @simonescelsa
      @simonescelsa 4 года назад +38

      It's the muscles that make the beard look better

    • @nelsonkiiru7252
      @nelsonkiiru7252 4 года назад

      🤣🤣

    • @abzy2204
      @abzy2204 4 года назад +2

      Definitely bro 💪

    • @dischargesummary8794
      @dischargesummary8794 4 года назад +3

      Because THIS IS SPARTA 🗣

    • @Sorted906
      @Sorted906 4 года назад +1

      Don’t forget the copious amount of steroids 😅

  • @rustyblade9366
    @rustyblade9366 Год назад +5

    This is the best squat tutorial i've ever seen, and doing it like this has changed my squat game forever. Due to back pain i've kinda struggled with squats lately, but doing it like this has made it so much better. It's like the constant tension keeps the muscles around my spine tight and protects it from hurting.

  • @blacjam17
    @blacjam17 2 года назад

    Duuuuuuude!!! I thought I was the only idiot to do long reps on the squat. I do a 10 second descend and 5 second ascend. I’m gonna try the 10-10. I bet it’s gonna kick.
    Most guys hate training with me because we do 15 second reps on everything!! I tell them it’s for the mind-muscle connection and they just lose it. Those that stick with it make really good gains and more importantly, don’t injure themselves.
    Great stuff Ryan!! This is why I listen to your channel.

  • @elizabethblakeley3257
    @elizabethblakeley3257 4 года назад +6

    Your advice has gotten me my best results vs. any other training..gaining better/safer habits + more determination to keep pushing past my limits. Would love a high/low bar video!

  • @davidmace4353
    @davidmace4353 4 года назад

    It doesn't get more authentic than this guy. That's why he's the best. No bullshit, no ego, just lifting advice.

  • @12breacher82
    @12breacher82 4 года назад +5

    I never squatted until a few years ago, and now I do it as often as possible. I almost can’t do any workout without first doing a squat variation first. My knees are bad with cartilage damage and tendonitis (thanks, Army) but I still get it done under control, adjusting weight, sleeves/wraps, etc. It’s my favorite lift by far.

  • @iron-brigade
    @iron-brigade 4 года назад

    your TUT with slow down, hold, and slow up along with 'contracting under tension' is spot on and should be secrets only divulged to serious competitors.

  • @kaburatrain579
    @kaburatrain579 4 года назад +5

    3:08 I used to have that problem. So all I do now 3-5sec pause sqauts make it way harder makes me focus of form. Helps with control also. Good video 👍

  • @joshtruelove4910
    @joshtruelove4910 3 месяца назад

    Bravo. I've been preaching pause squats since I started using them. My legs and my strength level just exploded.

  • @joridouglas5934
    @joridouglas5934 4 года назад +24

    I've been practicing time under tension for years, this is a great tutorial and learned so much! Thank you Sir.

  • @TheAspiringFitnessGuru
    @TheAspiringFitnessGuru Год назад

    Damn you Ryan. I lowered the weight a little and did squats without locking out and holy shut it makes a huge difference. The constant TUT really makes you feel it in the quads especially.

  • @tidalwee1
    @tidalwee1 3 года назад +3

    Ryan, I just started doing the squats. But I think this was by far the best video on how to seriously grow your leg muscles. Yes. The best thing to do is on your feet without wearing your shoes. Only then you can feel whether you are driving the force straight from your heels or your toes! You are spot on with that!

  • @zanebellbroch5279
    @zanebellbroch5279 4 месяца назад

    You are by far the best at explaining how to grow your squat out of any fitness influencer I have listened to
    -thank you

  • @hawkie333
    @hawkie333 4 года назад +12

    Deep pistol squats increased everything, including my run time. I think I’m more pain free and stronger since the COVID shut the gym down.

  • @uileam161
    @uileam161 2 года назад

    This man is a genius. This is the first RUclips creator I’ve seen that has suggestions that I try and get immediate results with.
    I hate this man. I used to love leg day. Now I hate it more than postmodernism.
    Thank you, Ryan Humiston. You are awesome!

  • @MrVinkho
    @MrVinkho 2 года назад +5

    I came here to see a video on improving my squats, and I left having watched a horror show...

  • @AJ123123ify
    @AJ123123ify 3 года назад

    I can appreciate this lesson on top of how he is serious about the subject and not running off on other subject joking about. Some might I’m just needing the information ℹ️

  • @shadowarena
    @shadowarena 4 года назад +125

    Athlean-X's shoulder video and Humiston with another leg training vid is the training motivation I needed today. #leggains

    • @Dudecifer
      @Dudecifer 4 года назад +3

      Same here, just watching makes me want to go to the gym now!

    • @wking8
      @wking8 4 года назад +11

      @Walonzo Santana Yup, I stopped watching him once he brought Jesse into them having 4 minute intros.

    • @JedemPoKucama
      @JedemPoKucama 4 года назад +4

      The only 2 guys I follow for real

    • @JedemPoKucama
      @JedemPoKucama 4 года назад +12

      @Walonzo Santana some people want a scientific explanation about a certain exercise and how does it affect a certain muscle..I respect that about AthleanX

    • @Nonakame
      @Nonakame 4 года назад

      Pretty much just these two now, but I skip thru some of Jeff's tbh. Also, Smashwerks for rehab, mobwod stuff.

  • @Ridikuluzt
    @Ridikuluzt 3 года назад

    This man KNOWS what he is talking about. A lot of RUclips fitness “instructors” out there are clueless. This guy UNDERSTANDS!

  • @robwoonton3865
    @robwoonton3865 4 года назад +44

    Bro, you're a legend. Only started watching yesterday, tried this today and crawled out of the gym. Watching from the Cook Islands, Rarotonga. Love the vids 🤙🏾

    • @MikeDunn
      @MikeDunn 4 года назад +5

      Never heard of that place. Just looked it up. Holy crap, those islands are in the middle of nowhere.

    • @shotgunx1x
      @shotgunx1x 4 года назад +5

      @@MikeDunn Yo that's actually scary. How is there even an island there lmao

    • @robwoonton3865
      @robwoonton3865 4 года назад

      @@MikeDunn haha yep, we did have direct flights from LA before Covid ended it all. Check out one of our islands called Aitutaki, equivalent to Borabora!

    • @robwoonton3865
      @robwoonton3865 4 года назад

      @@shotgunx1x haha it's not that bad! We basically know everyone as our island is so small!

    • @anujkumarshukla3881
      @anujkumarshukla3881 4 года назад

      Same here i tried this form i was crawiling out of gym

  • @jakevaloff
    @jakevaloff 4 года назад

    Short, and to the point. Were most of the points things I've heard before, sure. But usually practice on other moved like curls and military. I've never really thought of 10 second counts on squats OR holding at the bottom, this guy isn't afraid to say lower the weight, be honest about time under tension, and EMBRACE THE SUCK! Really, no shoes? That was news, but makes sense. Great take on squats, love the 6 minute takes as well.

  • @mattfr11
    @mattfr11 4 года назад +9

    I would love to see some Smith machine stuff. I bought one when the quarantine hit.

  • @BrandonSimmons-do6jq
    @BrandonSimmons-do6jq 3 года назад

    Squats are my jam! I'll be 51 in August and squatting is #1. I'm always focused on my form and my depth. Do it right, or don't do it at all.......

  • @Blvck_Circles
    @Blvck_Circles 4 года назад +37

    You've been killing it with the uploads, seems like my notification bell is still ringing when the next video comes out. Thanks for all the content, keeping us going through the lockdown!

  • @wmmoller
    @wmmoller 3 года назад +2

    Ryan, thank you for inspiring me to unlock an achievement: "AFTER the first month of weight training, hit legs so hard that the next day you for a moment seriously consider just straddling the toilet standing up and hoping for the best because sitting down sucks so hard."
    Seriously, thank you.

  • @DrSwole
    @DrSwole 4 года назад +8

    2:32 I think the 3/4 rep tip is debatable. You're giving up some of your hip extension ROM and could always make up for the "constant tension" by doing more reps

    • @MB-uj7hp
      @MB-uj7hp 4 года назад

      Ask Dr. Swole ... good point. Ryan what’s your take on this?

    • @mrcommonsense9145
      @mrcommonsense9145 4 года назад

      Another way to get both is how we would squat in rugby in warm up sets and the phase of working up to the higher % sets we would do double dips. Not sure what the official name is, but you go all the way down, pause long enough to kill momentum come up half way stop to kill momentum back down then full rep. So each rep is like a half then a full and thats one. Can do this on any movement pretty much. Got us warm and ready for the working sets.

    • @Officernoob
      @Officernoob 4 года назад

      I think the point Ryan was making was that people will lock out and when they go down for the squat again they aren't firing the correct muscles because their mind forgot where and when to place the tension. The use of the 3/4 is to get people locked into the proper squat form by using their muscles to keep the bar balanced over midfoot rather than going all the way to lock out, disengaging the muscles, and then having to find the balance point again. That being said, Ill be doing my squats with full ROM and I would definitely agree with you, Dr. Swole.

  • @sweatyskunks2378
    @sweatyskunks2378 4 года назад +1

    By far the easiest and best tips and advice ever

  • @colinsweller
    @colinsweller 4 года назад +11

    When I didnt have access to a bar I implemented this type of squatting, I was doing the 30 down air squat workout just normal pace but then would do 3-4 sets tempo like this till damn near failure...and to my surprise I actually got some growth out of my quads and now have access to a bar, I crippled myself already lol.

  • @anujkumarshukla3881
    @anujkumarshukla3881 4 года назад

    One of the best videos i have seen in years for legs distruction..complete anhilation

  • @beneynon9732
    @beneynon9732 4 года назад +5

    Ryan... THANK YOU!!! I have struggled with lower back pain after every leg work out.. I put all of your points together for my workout today... No pain and best pump I've had for ages!! Even with a ruptured ACL!!! SUBSCRIBED!!!

  • @meowlover1142
    @meowlover1142 3 года назад

    Holding at the bottom changed everything for me💯....this guy knows what he's saying ya'll💯

  • @Oh6Torch
    @Oh6Torch 2 года назад +42

    I’m trying this. The 1st sessions needed 5 days to recover. The next 3 days. I’m down to 2 now. I’m adding 2.5 lbs on each side every session. I hope to do two 45s for 100 reps one day.

    • @saggypants4
      @saggypants4 2 года назад +3

      Lmao good luck

    • @manillagorilla1986
      @manillagorilla1986 2 года назад

      So did you reach your goal?

    • @Oh6Torch
      @Oh6Torch 2 года назад

      @@manillagorilla1986 hell no. I couldn’t get past 25 lbs. no matter how much I waited I always hit a wall around 70 something reps. I’d rack it before I got hurt. Lots of trembling and shaking beforehand. Lol!

    • @freddie_connor9202
      @freddie_connor9202 2 года назад

      @@Oh6Torch did you see leg gains?

    • @Oh6Torch
      @Oh6Torch 2 года назад +2

      @@freddie_connor9202 just leg definition. A stricter diet, more calories, and more sleep could have yielded better results. As said above, I never hit the 45s.

  • @echevarriawilson
    @echevarriawilson 2 года назад

    Hell yeah! Those pauses really help when training for power lifting. Those 10 sec down and 10 sec up will put you in another dimension of pain. 100% recommend it!

  • @wojcik1239
    @wojcik1239 3 года назад +5

    I'm so happy that I found you. Other lifting you tubers would make the same video with half the content for 15-20 minutes. You got to the point and I'm not wasting half my day watching it. Mad props

  • @johnbenbow8845
    @johnbenbow8845 4 года назад

    what a breath of fresh air , honest , to the point , good tips and a bit of humour. cool dude

  • @ytano5782
    @ytano5782 4 года назад +16

    From my experience as a Oly Lifter: not everybody is able to do deep squats without lifter. Sometimes the mobility is not the problem, it is the center point of balance, because of the body structure.

    • @Yabuddy53
      @Yabuddy53 4 года назад

      YT Ano yup I agree, I can only do low bar squats because high bar for me just kills my knees, the load is too far over them.

    • @ytano5782
      @ytano5782 4 года назад

      Nelson Everyone can do the highbar squats. Also more advanced excercises like the snatch, clean & jerk, which need much more mobility. But the effort is different for people with „not optimal“ proportion. Often a trainer and weeks or month of intense mobility training is needed.

    • @mrlarrybobjr
      @mrlarrybobjr 4 года назад +5

      Uh what? Every human who is not crippled can squat down muscles needed to stand back up are purely a strength issue not body type. Body shape yes. But not body type. If you can’t squat your butt to your ankles you need to forego the weights and just do body weight squats until you can go all the way down and all the way back up. Then and only then should you think about adding weight. 100 a day for a year will do the trick.

    • @Yabuddy53
      @Yabuddy53 4 года назад

      @@ytano5782 of course i CAN do them i just choose not to. i wasn't being literal. Doing high bar tends to hurt my knees, low bar does not. That's all I meant.,

    • @jacobjimenez2085
      @jacobjimenez2085 4 года назад

      Yeah I agree with this, I used to have no issues with mobility than I broke my ankle and now whenever I don’t use lifters i have some slight trouble but I know over time I’tl get better

  • @jasonwelsh417
    @jasonwelsh417 2 года назад

    The super slow tempo with pause at the bottom with Zercher squats changed my life

  • @D-OveRMinD
    @D-OveRMinD 4 года назад +43

    "grab his little bastard ass, throw him over your shoulders, and get after it"
    lol...wise words.
    Also, "F*ck, f*ck, f*ck, don't fart, f*ck."
    I died.

  • @keithdrummond1003
    @keithdrummond1003 2 года назад

    First item I purchased for my garage gym: squat rack.
    Thanks. Starting this today.

  • @glennbrown7477
    @glennbrown7477 4 года назад +11

    I've had to re-do every workout after watching these! Great stuff, thank you!

    • @marc416
      @marc416 2 года назад

      Exactly. These videos give me a different perspective on growth. Change your rep positioning and slow down for time under tension.

  • @lib3rat3
    @lib3rat3 4 года назад

    That 10 second hold is brilliant advice

  • @ethanschmitt8419
    @ethanschmitt8419 3 года назад +6

    This is absolutely one of the best videos about squatting I’ve seen on youtube. I’ve got a 525 ass to grass squat at 185 bw but I had a knee injury from something unrelated. So I’m gonna use this recovery period as a time to hammer down my fundamentals! Thanks for the content

  • @richardrobles9696
    @richardrobles9696 3 года назад

    What an absolute unit of a man.

  • @uyt2009
    @uyt2009 4 года назад +11

    Doing squats to the song "Flower (Bring Sally Up)" my Moby is a great method as well.

  • @mkartisan-8949
    @mkartisan-8949 4 года назад

    Dude is now my favorite guy to watch for training tips. Blunt and to the point.

  • @jasoncurtis4515
    @jasoncurtis4515 4 года назад +6

    Definitely want to see smith machine options. My only option at my current gym. Love the content! Keep it coming.

    • @jasonbaker7284
      @jasonbaker7284 4 года назад +1

      Same here. Have a rack at home, but when I am on the road smith machine and dumbells are it.

  • @jeffewing6660
    @jeffewing6660 2 года назад

    This dude is legit. Bought the garage program, and its ridiculous. Intensity x 10

  • @yjmsrv
    @yjmsrv 4 года назад +3

    Yes, do the combo video! Please! Also- this was a really really informative video- love the ¾ squat with no rest on top- great idea to maintain tension! Now my weak squat will be just with the bar alone! Glad I work out at home and no one will see that!

  • @toniamurray5407
    @toniamurray5407 4 года назад +2

    I agree however the stretch reflex allows for heavier loading when the muscles are strongest. Your body naturally had high passive tension at the bottom (to spring you back up) because the active force which your muscles can produce at the bottom is so poor (due to long muscle lengths, actin and myosin cross bridges don't overlap as much). So allowing a small (not excessive) bounce In the bottom CAN be beneficial as well

  • @mesidye
    @mesidye 4 года назад +13

    the "berry" bottom is where i'll be after trying the TUT 10 sec technique

  • @shimronnetia
    @shimronnetia 3 года назад

    Ryan is a no-nonsense guy.. thank you for your content

  • @Mizzjnbhc
    @Mizzjnbhc 4 года назад +6

    Love it! Had to send this to my friend that gives me shit for not squatting heavy. I’m all about my form Melissa... 😂

  • @occupiedaustralia9952
    @occupiedaustralia9952 4 года назад

    I put a band around the bottom of my bench press and do put that around my waist , do a few squat warm ups pulling against the band , then I put a 30 KG vest on and a more flexible 10 kg vest on over that , no shoes on and do low squats and do 60 of them and keep the weight vests on why I sit down and get my breathe back and go for about 5 sets if my breathe holds out or I don't cramp so bad I can't hardly walk , harder than any squat , and you leave those vests on, you do not need to even think about cardio after that , it is the hardest exercise you will ever do. Your legs get huge and if you do heavy enough deadlifts on deadlift day , you will have enough strength , I also do static farmers carries like hold the handles with 90 kilos(including the handles) in each hand for 60-70 seconds , do that for 6 sets then do bench press then viking presses , do the static farmers , bench press and viking presses on separate days to your deadlift days , and then weighted vest squat days on separate days again , and you get jacked and strong . I'm 58 years old and I'm 90 kilos 5 foot 6 inches and my PB deadlift is 220 kilos .

  • @hanspaul8591
    @hanspaul8591 4 года назад +4

    Ryan keep them coming. Appreciate it man.

  • @michaelwithrow331
    @michaelwithrow331 2 года назад +1

    Ryan-I’m 61 and have been squatting since college. Same routine because it has worked so well for 40 years (eye roll). But now I realize that my form is suffering (225 - 3 sets of 5) and have thinking about the end of squatting for safety and better outcomes.
    Have you really seen as good/better results with the 10 second negative and positive routine….with a dramatically lower weight?
    Good stuff thanks!
    Mike

  • @bullerd82
    @bullerd82 4 года назад +126

    Three dislikes have come from chicken legs who skip leg day

    • @TraumaER
      @TraumaER 4 года назад +5

      They don't even have a leg day. You can't something that doesn't exist.

    • @bullerd82
      @bullerd82 4 года назад +1

      R J show us this 500 pound squat hun

    • @JoeyCentral
      @JoeyCentral 4 года назад +3

      Or maybe it’s because guys like this spout bullshit information and pretend like you can’t build muscle while building strength. Show me skinny guys with no muscle squatting 315 or 405. Idiot bodybuilders their drug stacks must have some sort of negative effect to their brain.

    • @eclipsewrecker
      @eclipsewrecker 4 года назад

      bullerd82 a 500 pound squat is pretty easy to achieve.

    • @benextinction__144
      @benextinction__144 4 года назад +3

      @@JoeyCentral Derek Ng is a very top powerlifter who looks very skinny to be that, squatting 375. Of course you can build muscle while strength training, but it doesnt cause as much hypertrophy (growth) due to less metabolic stress, less time under tension because of lower volume etc.
      Powerlifting training for things like bench you reduce R.O.M to increase weight, as Ryan Humiston explains here: lower the weight and increase ROM which will stress more muscle fibers and increase hypertrophy.
      Its science, not just drugs. Funny how you call them idiots when you've just made yourself look like one.

  • @jeffreywalker4133
    @jeffreywalker4133 4 года назад

    I caution people against heavy and long holds at the bottom. It puts great stress on the origin of the patellar tendon and eventually you will notice this with sharp pain in that area. As a physician, and someone who has trained a long time, I would encourage smooth transitions at the bottom. I also am recommending against behind-the-head presses and pulldowns. Very bad for the shoulder capsule ligaments.

  • @GainsorGainz
    @GainsorGainz 4 года назад +4

    Great tips!! I did squats and did 5 seconds down and 3 seconds up with consistent tension and it destroyed my legs. Had them shaking at the end of my sets.

    • @Housemusic90
      @Housemusic90 9 месяцев назад

      How many reps and sets did you do?

  • @jimmyallen2245
    @jimmyallen2245 Год назад

    I’ll try the 10 count, I’ve had hip replacements. 75 years old , I need to lighten up to negate any more damaging joints. Thanks for suggesting.

  • @sd91499
    @sd91499 4 года назад +4

    Hey thanks for this awesome video! I've been squatting a lot recently trying to get my legs to grow and have been focusing way more on form than weight. After a few months of doing it though it gets a little boring even with seeing progress so using these different variations will hopefully add some fun back into the mix

  • @kunalsalve338
    @kunalsalve338 4 года назад

    Most important is that sir is complete his video shortly and reliable information

  • @NaturalHypertrophy
    @NaturalHypertrophy 4 года назад +42

    0:27 I only have access to a cat, how do I apply progressive overload if I can't use a teenager for my squats?

    • @michaelgaryhall
      @michaelgaryhall 4 года назад +56

      put the cat on a bulking plan

    • @at0nal
      @at0nal 4 года назад +4

      Michael Hall bear mode cat best cat

    • @lendial
      @lendial 4 года назад +3

      @@michaelgaryhall good lort haha

    • @hellothermo6245
      @hellothermo6245 4 года назад +4

      Go to Home Depot and buy a 100lb bag of cement with that I think you’ll be fine

    • @Gettingthroughtoday
      @Gettingthroughtoday 4 года назад +1

      Feed the cat

  • @jbergene
    @jbergene 3 года назад

    I found Ryans channel about 2 months ago. And i'm totally obsessed by this light weight, constant load high rep training. Been sore every time and its EASY to hit every muscle without putting on injury.
    from 120kg squat to 40kg, those 40kg are so insane more effective.
    Bench press: trained 10 reps at 90kg, now I train at 50kg and downwards. Those 18 year olds look at me and are happy they lift so much compared to big me. whatever :)
    And does it work? Hell yes
    Im also doing road cycling and literally upped my average km/h by 1.5 already, and the milk tolerance level is increased by several hundred percents.

  • @supermufasa21
    @supermufasa21 4 года назад +4

    “...Then why not have more time under tension?” ... Because I don’t want to die!

  • @GattoriSancho
    @GattoriSancho Год назад

    I wish I had known this years ago. It really makes a world of difference.

  • @sharpieq6439
    @sharpieq6439 4 года назад +4

    Everrrrrything you say.... YESSSS!!!!
    Just enough talk;Whole LOT of Action!!!! You're 100!!! BAM!!
    Thnx!!!!!!!

    • @c.1211
      @c.1211 4 года назад

      @Troy 😂😂😂

    • @sharpieq6439
      @sharpieq6439 4 года назад +1

      Fitlabb I'll checkout all vids....I am teachable. When I'm Home away from home @ the gym I need to see the form quick but definitely everyone has their own style & as it should be. Other vids; I watch prior to a workout. Much respect. Stay Fit!! Love & Light.

    • @sharpieq6439
      @sharpieq6439 4 года назад +2

      Troy So when this year do you turn 16? I hear it gets worse hun.

  • @vikingnemor15
    @vikingnemor15 3 года назад

    Its about a stretch and contraction inside your muscle. Squatting without locking out your legs like benching without locking out your arms. You need to, to fully engage your triceps and to contract your pecs. So with squatting, you want to contract your but, and quads. So, if you just squat normal, with progressive overload. You. Will. Grow.

  • @tequilamockingbird3553
    @tequilamockingbird3553 4 года назад +7

    That’s a great shirt! I would ask where to get one but I wouldn’t look that cool in it, so just Nice shirt!

  • @supersonice4
    @supersonice4 2 года назад

    As you can tell from my pic on RUclips, im a huge guy. Just found out I’ve been squatting improperly my entire life. Me and my wife just got to Germany and back to the gym harder than ever. Watched this video everyday for leg day, and I swear, my 325+ normal 10 reps just moved down to 115 slow easy squats on the first day. Now at a 165+ and still working my way up WITH PROPER GROWTH TECHNIQUES