I found that once I got comfortable in the front rack position, my front squatting changed for the better. For me, it was all about creating that groove for the bar to sit in between the shoulders and clavicle area and thinking of the fingertips as a stopper as opposed to holding to the bar. Whenever I see someone at the gym who looks like they're struggling to keep the bar from rolling downwards, they almost always are using more hands than fingertips.
Thanks for this video! i didn't know about the tiny break of the hips before you descend and it makes *such* a difference. (Plus, front squat is my favourite. I love the feeling of being down in the hole.)
Thank you Mr. Aaron. In India we don't have that much qualified trainers in our local gym. But thanks to your video I can compensate it now. I would request you to make videos on every exercises which includes barbell and dumbells. It will helps us a lot.
My impression is that (at 4:43) Janelle did NOT make a hip hinge (as you Aaron advocate) but just slightly bent her knees (without driving them forward) and moved her quads, hips and upper body) backwards, i.e. she made a partial squat before going all the way down. I did not see any bend (hinge) at her hips.
Squat is a dominant knee exercise. Or a hip exercise. Personally I start bending my knees. Indeed I have no more pain of my lower back. Retroversion over charge the back.
In close chain, any slight flexion of the hip will cause some sort of knee flexion unless you isometrically contract your quads while your hip is moving into flexion. So what she did is still considered a hip hinge even though she did not hinge far back enough. Hope that answers your question.
the over head squat is my fravorite because its the most demanding and your body needs to be able to move right to do it i cant do it yet but i will soon thanks to the squat bible and ask squat u thanks dr horschig
I think the back squat is where everyone starts off first when using the barbell. I feel like overhead and front r a little more advanced. But will def give this a try with small weights.
Awesome video. Helped me from tipping to the front while squatting. Now I have a different problem. The bar is choking me in the front rack position. I can't breathe.
Great video and big thanks to Jenelle for helping out! My favorite is still good ole back squats! There is a lifetime of challenge and progression in one movement!
I usually do back Squat and try this. My shoulders hurt and when I go down it feels barbell slip away and drop of. I try cross grip and it hurts too. Maybe my chest is not support the bar? And most of weight is on my shoulders and wrists. Wrists hurt too.
I would love to be able to front squat. However, I keep falling backwards because my hips hinge to much. I can’t go straight down! Have to work on my hip mobility, cause my ankles are fine.
Quick question i figure you know the answer: new bar arrived at gym and its a bit greasy/oily. What can i use to wipe it down? Just using chalk should do it? I dont wanna spend any money. Thanks
Yea I would just use a cloth and wipe it down and after a few times of using it with chalk it should be good. The last elekio set of bars we got at our gym were the same way when they arrived.
@Squat University Yes, I already visited a physical therapist multiple times. Lets say that I spent 500€ for no improvement. :/ (and I also changed them because of no improvement, tho those were the beste I could ve found)
Front Squat. What do you think with regards to front squatting for people with longer femurs and not having a choice but to have a slight forward lean?
Thanks Adam - and I think using a weightlifting shoe with a raised heel will be a necessity. Also just understanding that the mechanics will be a little different with the forward lean - and that's okay for that person.
Hello Dr.Aaron, I am a new subscriber and really love your channel, I have orthostatic hypotension (and naturally low bp) normally i would feel dizzy even when i set down for 2 mins and stand up and i am afraid of start doing squats and gradually increase weights, When i start to increase weight do i need the valsalva maneuver eventhough it will cause dizziness for me (or i could even pass out)? Please any advice regarding this issue? i really don't want to remove squats from the strength program i am going to do which is Stronglifts 5x5
My back squat has pretty good form, however is weak. My back squat has decent form, however I'm way stronger. As a powerlifter, I'll go with the back squat.
Yo i got bicep pain when i last front squatted i used a wide hand grip like a hand outside of shoulders. The wide grip made my back feel really stable. But it felt like my bicep was goin to tear after i racked it do u know what it is?
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I found that once I got comfortable in the front rack position, my front squatting changed for the better. For me, it was all about creating that groove for the bar to sit in between the shoulders and clavicle area and thinking of the fingertips as a stopper as opposed to holding to the bar. Whenever I see someone at the gym who looks like they're struggling to keep the bar from rolling downwards, they almost always are using more hands than fingertips.
Definitely Front Squat..Love the aesthetics of it!
Thanks for this video! i didn't know about the tiny break of the hips before you descend and it makes *such* a difference. (Plus, front squat is my favourite. I love the feeling of being down in the hole.)
i really like the tip about using a slight controlled bounce at the bottom to lift more weight! imma have to try that, thank you!
You're so welcome!
Thank you Mr. Aaron. In India we don't have that much qualified trainers in our local gym. But thanks to your video I can compensate it now. I would request you to make videos on every exercises which includes barbell and dumbells. It will helps us a lot.
My impression is that (at 4:43) Janelle did NOT make a hip hinge (as you Aaron advocate) but just slightly bent her knees (without driving them forward) and moved her quads, hips and upper body) backwards, i.e. she made a partial squat before going all the way down. I did not see any bend (hinge) at her hips.
Squat is a dominant knee exercise. Or a hip exercise. Personally I start bending my knees. Indeed I have no more pain of my lower back.
Retroversion over charge the back.
In close chain, any slight flexion of the hip will cause some sort of knee flexion unless you isometrically contract your quads while your hip is moving into flexion. So what she did is still considered a hip hinge even though she did not hinge far back enough. Hope that answers your question.
the over head squat is my fravorite because its the most demanding and your body needs to be able to move right to do it i cant do it yet but i will soon thanks to the squat bible and ask squat u thanks dr horschig
You're so welcome! Thank YOU
I love the front squat. The movement feels soo good!
Front squat. Feel it so much more in the quads. It's also much easier, and safer, to re-rack the bar, especially when using squat stands only.
Will pause squatting essentially make you stronger then a bounce out of the bottom front squat?
Man she’s so humble
I think the back squat is where everyone starts off first when using the barbell. I feel like overhead and front r a little more advanced. But will def give this a try with small weights.
Goblet squat is my favorite now. I’m here because I want to move up to the front squat. Back squats always hurt my back and knees
Awesome video. Helped me from tipping to the front while squatting. Now I have a different problem. The bar is choking me in the front rack position. I can't breathe.
Great video and big thanks to Jenelle for helping out! My favorite is still good ole back squats! There is a lifetime of challenge and progression in one movement!
I'd agree! Thanks so much for checking out the show!
Your knees out description is a game changer
Thank you for this amazing, and extremly useful video!
You're so welcome - thanks so much for checking it out!
Squat University gladly am doing so every day,thank you and be blessed!
Honored
Thank you
My favorite is back Squat.. Thanks for education from indonesia...
You're so welcome!
This is a good video
I love squatingtown :) thanks for the video
Hi, do you have a video of elbow dropping ?
Good. Front and overhead keeps it interesting
Thanks for answering today's question Lloyd!
Great 💯
I usually do back Squat and try this.
My shoulders hurt and when I go down it feels barbell slip away and drop of.
I try cross grip and it hurts too.
Maybe my chest is not support the bar? And most of weight is on my shoulders and wrists.
Wrists hurt too.
Ur thorastic extensors are probably just weak. Work and your shoulder mobility and do front squats with light weight for higher reps
I'm 70 with shoulder issues so the front squat works for me.
My favourite is the back squat!!!
I would love to be able to front squat. However, I keep falling backwards because my hips hinge to much. I can’t go straight down! Have to work on my hip mobility, cause my ankles are fine.
Quick question i figure you know the answer: new bar arrived at gym and its a bit greasy/oily. What can i use to wipe it down? Just using chalk should do it? I dont wanna spend any money. Thanks
Octa Octy happened to me also, I got a cloth and wiped down the bar.
Yea I would just use a cloth and wipe it down and after a few times of using it with chalk it should be good. The last elekio set of bars we got at our gym were the same way when they arrived.
Buy an A7 intl front squat bar grip shirt
finally FS!!
You're very welcome! And have you considered seeing a physical therapist for the kenes?
@Squat University Yes, I already visited a physical therapist multiple times. Lets say that I spent 500€ for no improvement. :/ (and I also changed them because of no improvement, tho those were the beste I could ve found)
are you supposed to keep your glutes engaged at all times?
You don't necessarily need to think about squeezing them - they're working hard especially the deeper you go!
@@SquatUniversity Do you still put external rotation torque?
Front Squat. What do you think with regards to front squatting for people with longer femurs and not having a choice but to have a slight forward lean?
Thanks Adam - and I think using a weightlifting shoe with a raised heel will be a necessity. Also just understanding that the mechanics will be a little different with the forward lean - and that's okay for that person.
Front squat is my favorite
Zercher tutorial would be great
perfect video, thanks for the valuable information. For me i prefer back squat as I can add more weight
Thank you so much! I really appreciate checking out the video and yes back squat is my preference as well.
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Hello Dr.Aaron, I am a new subscriber and really love your channel, I have orthostatic hypotension (and naturally low bp) normally i would feel dizzy even when i set down for 2 mins and stand up and i am afraid of start doing squats and gradually increase weights, When i start to increase weight do i need the valsalva maneuver eventhough it will cause dizziness for me (or i could even pass out)? Please any advice regarding this issue? i really don't want to remove squats from the strength program i am going to do which is Stronglifts 5x5
Ahmed! Thanks for the comment - I actually just responded via your email to me!
Thank you very much Doctor Aaron
You're very welcome
Love front squat. Hate back squat as it feels awkward
Muy favourite squat is front squat!
What is the name of the song in the intro?
It's a mix of 2 songs by Jook The First - you can find his music on SoundCloud
Alguém traduz pra português por favor 🙏
I cannot back squat without severe ass out form or extreme wide stance… but I can front squat? My lower extremities are screwed 🫠
Lol that bad front squat looks like Wes kitts 😂
Back squat 😉
Favorite type of squat? All of the above.
What shoes(in red) is the instructor wearing? Looks like a cross trainer.
Reebok Nanos
Back low bar squat.
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My back squat has pretty good form, however is weak. My back squat has decent form, however I'm way stronger. As a powerlifter, I'll go with the back squat.
Habla, Marcio! What?
Roshan Raju the first time should say front * lol
Habla, Marcio! Oh haha ok
Front squat
Front is challenging, so front squat
not overhead squat
Oh no. She did the OK sign which according to jeorpordy is a simble for white-power? Just had to point out how rediculous that debacle was.
A lot of talk and only a couple of demonstrations of how to do it correctly. Get her doing several demos while you talk. A lot to process
Clearly on gear. I'm not judging, just saying
Yo i got bicep pain when i last front squatted i used a wide hand grip like a hand outside of shoulders. The wide grip made my back feel really stable. But it felt like my bicep was goin to tear after i racked it do u know what it is?
I did us a all my fingers to grip
Had to say 100% without doing a hands on evaluation. You may be missing some mobility in the shoulders which placed more of a strain on the bar
front squat is my favorite
Thank you