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When I wrestled for a bit in high school we had to do these movements as well as lift weights but not daily, an A B week split 3 days and 2 days a week what are ur thoughts on this would it have been better to just do these static hold and explosive movements??
My dad used to make me and my brother do horse stance for 5,10,15 minutes when we got in trouble. We got in trouble a lot. Not sure if it's genetics or horse stance as punishment but I have very strong legs and have hardly ever had injuries. Good foundation movements like these are crucial for anyone beginning to train or looking for muscle confusion with its multiple variations.
I have never seen anyone explain like this, amazing and fresh new content on youtube. Although background music was a bit loud. I loved squats and last 10 years started hated them, just recently started gironda squats, deligner squats, light weight and really burn. But you are absolutely correct, these exercises areuch more important
VERY good sound advice. After a life time of doing heavy squats, tae kwon do and also being lopsided and having fractured my back twice as well as having several discs completely missing I would highly recommend doing all of these exercises BEFORE taking up squatting.
I'm training calisthenics for every body part seriously and I tried holding the horsestance the way you recommended. I held it 2 minutes with my legs shaking uncontrollably as I was reaching the end and my legs just gave up, my quads were so exhausted I couldn't even walk normally for a while.
45 years old and have been working out for 30 years and it is embarrassing to say but I never thought of lower body workouts in this way. It makes complete sense and I am going to implement the first two exercises this week. Thank you immensely for the video.
I do calisthenics a lot. I believe that our own body weight is enough and doing a lot of stretching for flexibility. I don’t care about big muscles, I care about being well rounded and doing dynamic movements. I have been doing a lot of what is in your videos for yrs. You’re a real trainer!
Hi when I was a younger trainer I used to train for size and strength now if at 61 years old I changed my mind about that I need to get leaner and fitter great job on the video thanks 💪
This is valuable info! Thank you for being so generous and caring to share, for free! We have been given bad info about everything - diet and exercise - which has led to suffering and death! Incredible!
I will be visiting your catalog, as an excited new subscriber should. Your video is priceless, speaking ones like myself, who have dealt with injuries, and now workout without lifting iron. God bless you and your family Coach.
Awesome advice! I will no longer be doing squats until I can sit for 5 minutes. Makes sense as you need the stability of all the muscles and connective tissue. Thank you for the video!
I have been practicing different martial arts since 1986 such as karate, Chinese internal martial arts and now I currently practice Brazilian Jiu Jitsu as well as body weigh and kettle bell exercises. Tonight I tried the horse riding stance for 2 minutes that is one tough exercise. Additionally, I tried the hollow position and held it for two sets of one minute. Again a tough exercise. So, I will continue with the exercises and hopefully I can get these down and move on to the tougher exercises. Thank you Lee
That's really great advice. I added nordic, reverse Nordic curls, one legged knee over toe squats, tibia curls, straight leg weighted calf raises and bent leg calf raises... that seems to do the trick to bullet proof my knees and legs...
If refocusing my training starting Monday with what you said here and other videos I’ve watched you do. Sorry I can’t sign up for your program now on a fixed income so maybe next year. Good tips thanks.
So after 2 weeks my horse squat went from just under 30 seconds to 95 seconds. The hands overhead squat i was doing sets of 15-20 and can now hold it 45 seconds making that squat jump much easier.👍 I’ve also been doing reverse pushups and my table has gotten much better. My back is alot looser.👍
I wish this video existed 20 years ago before I ruined my lower back. I recently got back in fitness, but mostly bodyweight. Saving this video to my favo's and subbed
The horse stance is a great isometric exercise that many people can integrate into their training routines, but most people will never possess the mobility required to perform exercises demonstrated in this video such as pistol squats, and frankly they don't need to. I agree that CrossFit training is probably best to avoid due to the onset of fatigue interfering with subsequent exercises and no recovery time in between. While I rarely perform weighted squats myself because they don't really suit me, I like to perform deep bodyweight squats as a mobility drill prior to lower-body exercises such as dumbbell walking lunges. When I'm training other people to perform weighted squats (provided they possess the mobility to do so), I always emphasise the importance of abdominal compression. If the vertebra unintentionally flexes, extends, laterally flexes or rotates, then they need to focus more attention on their core development. Abdominal compression is a factor that's often overlooked when performing axial loading exercises, including squats, deadlifts and overhead presses. Even people who possess adequate mobility for performing these exercises should be made aware of the core musculature and breathing mechanics associated with abdominal compression as well as the biomechanics associated with correct movement patterns.
I wish I'd seen this before I hurt my back doing high bar back squats with 225 lbs. I had poor mobility, which led to "butt wink," where my pelvis tilted and put all that weight on my lumbar spine. It took months of physical therapy just to walk without pain, and I still wake up with back pain most days, years later.
Try low bar squatting. I had horrible back pain from high bar squatting. I get literally no back pain from low bar squats. Sometimes my lower back muscles are a bit sore, but that's it.
Well back 2013 my dumbass with my personal trainer did squatting with 205 pounds on a smith machine. He was busy talking to somebody and I felt my body fatigue and I heard a crack. Yeah I messed up my lower lumbar spine and it took a while to back up again. I still feel pain every now and again in my lower back right side. I had a gut feeling not to do squats that day, oh well
@@posthawk1393Knock on wood, totally agree, had to lighten up quite a bit to hit ATG, felt parallel and/or guessing if I made depth, was not worth it with heavier loads.
New here. I've watched 4 vids prior to this 1. This 1 has opened my eyes to correctly being in proper form. Great vids so far. Looking forward to he pushup vid if you have it. Ty
Thanks so much for this advice. I’m 56 and never been big into weight training but recognize that I have weakness in my glutes and back. Recently joined a gym and have been carefully getting myself into better shape. Just did weighted squats yesterday for the first time in several years and have always avoided squats out of concerns about injury. Glad to know my intuition about this was correct and thanks again for providing the information and fitness parameters I need to progress!
good stuff , just found your channel , if I had you as a coach when I started lifting weights at 10 and distance running at 30, I'm sure my knees would be way better than they are now at 70. your students are fortunate to have your wisdom.
Great advice , I’m a personal trainer and martial artist . I also believe that body weight exercises with stretches and various kicks are fantastic for legs . The legs won’t be huge but they will feel like they are made of iron, AND you will be able to effortlessly lift them to a vertical position above your head. No gym training will ever achieve this , and I did a lot of gym training. Also weighted squats and deadlifts can be very injury producing exercises . I have a bad back so I avoid them completely now .
As someone who’s hit 500 on a squat, I’ve rarely ever done any of these only the horse stance in Karate but I recently blew my knee out and honestly, even at my peak strength couldn’t do 99% of what he just talked about (plyometrics or jump training I’ve done and love my whole life though) definitely going to try this out for a bit see how that helps my knees and overall strength
I'm now 66 yrs old, arthritic back with poor flexibility. Will try and incorporate what looks like amazing exercises for overall body strength. I only wish I discovered this before squatting with barbells leading to triple hernia surgery at 60 yrs old. Thank you Lee for motivating me in this direction.
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When I wrestled for a bit in high school we had to do these movements as well as lift weights but not daily, an A B week split 3 days and 2 days a week what are ur thoughts on this would it have been better to just do these static hold and explosive movements??
Awesome!!! I was like "what!!" But I love to see people who are able to correct themselves!!
I'm into sprints and jumping will that improve
Isn't it negative nancy
Isn't it negative nancy
I'm encouraged. My next adventure!
My dad used to make me and my brother do horse stance for 5,10,15 minutes when we got in trouble. We got in trouble a lot. Not sure if it's genetics or horse stance as punishment but I have very strong legs and have hardly ever had injuries. Good foundation movements like these are crucial for anyone beginning to train or looking for muscle confusion with its multiple variations.
🏆 best comment award
That's the best "punishment" I've ever heard of! Your dad is a smart man. Your punishment actually benefited you. Really smart man.
Horse stance time out!! That's a good one, thank you
It sounds like you had a good father😎
Hows progress?
Thanks!
Thanks for being here
I have never seen anyone explain like this, amazing and fresh new content on youtube.
Although background music was a bit loud.
I loved squats and last 10 years started hated them, just recently started gironda squats, deligner squats, light weight and really burn.
But you are absolutely correct, these exercises areuch more important
This was EPIC!!!
Amazing LW-PRA!!!!
VERY good sound advice.
After a life time of doing heavy squats, tae kwon do and also being lopsided and having fractured my back twice as well as having several discs completely missing I would highly recommend doing all of these exercises BEFORE taking up squatting.
Good comment
Underrated channel
I'm training calisthenics for every body part seriously and I tried holding the horsestance the way you recommended. I held it 2 minutes with my legs shaking uncontrollably as I was reaching the end and my legs just gave up, my quads were so exhausted I couldn't even walk normally for a while.
When I did 10 minute I could barely walk
45 years old and have been working out for 30 years and it is embarrassing to say but I never thought of lower body workouts in this way. It makes complete sense and I am going to implement the first two exercises this week. Thank you immensely for the video.
These are plyometric type exercises for legs, if I understand it right. Upper body can also be trained in similar way.
Hey wassup. How's the process going?
Thanks
Count me in! Going to start this routine and others you've posted. Thank you!
I do calisthenics a lot. I believe that our own body weight is enough and doing a lot of stretching for flexibility. I don’t care about big muscles, I care about being well rounded and doing dynamic movements. I have been doing a lot of what is in your videos for yrs. You’re a real trainer!
Perfect
Big muscle is just for actor, not for daily life.
Hi when I was a younger trainer I used to train for size and strength now if at 61 years old I changed my mind about that I need to get leaner and fitter great job on the video thanks 💪
True
Sure thing
Thank you Mr Lee.
This is the best fitness channel I have seen by far, love it.
Thanks and thanks for being here
This man just changed my life..
This is valuable info! Thank you for being so generous and caring to share, for free! We have been given bad info about everything - diet and exercise - which has led to suffering and death! Incredible!
We live in the matrix
this is exactly what i've been looking for. thx for the tips
Your content is awesome!!!!
The algorithm needs to know. Thank you 🙏🏾❤️🤸🏽
You're welcome
This guy's is golden he's right on his approaches.
Makes perfect sense. Going to add these to my routine
I was motivated to get back exercising but after watching your videos I'm unmotivated again and even more confused than before.
Thanks.
Wow, thank you for sharing this!
This proof me what i heard and saw previously.
You got an abo right there man, awesome video!
Perfect
Top class information, now is the time to start
Good job
Great video Lee. Those low squat hops are awesome.
Right on
I will be visiting your catalog, as an excited new subscriber should. Your video is priceless, speaking ones like myself, who have dealt with injuries, and now workout without lifting iron. God bless you and your family Coach.
God bless
Good info! Thanks for sharing!
You're welcome
Daaaamn. I'm up for this challenge.
Awesome video man. You have another followers.
Very clever advices here. Well done man!
Rock on
This is different but good👏🏾🙌🏾👍🏾
What to do if you have "bad" knees?
Really enjoy the straight forward explanations that make sense.
Makes me feel they are all in reach with a means to an end. Thank you!
You're welcome
This all seems intuitively true. Very glad I found this video I've been looking for an alternative to lifting.
Awesome advice! I will no longer be doing squats until I can sit for 5 minutes. Makes sense as you need the stability of all the muscles and connective tissue. Thank you for the video!
You're welcome
So should I be doing this as a warm up or a general workout ???
Either or depending on your goals
Likewise Andrew
🥷💪
I'm impressed Sir!
Thanks for sharing 🙏 Respect
Amazing channel. Thank you for all the tips 🙏🤲🔥🔥🔥
I subbed just on this information alone. I have a lot of work to do.
I have been practicing different martial arts since 1986 such as karate, Chinese internal martial arts and now I currently practice Brazilian Jiu Jitsu as well as body weigh and kettle bell exercises. Tonight I tried the horse riding stance for 2 minutes that is one tough exercise. Additionally, I tried the hollow position and held it for two sets of one minute. Again a tough exercise. So, I will continue with the exercises and hopefully I can get these down and move on to the tougher exercises. Thank you Lee
You're welcome
Great video, like the simplicity of the 3-foundational moves. Horse, ass to grass rest, and jumping.
This is excellent.
Good info. Subbed thanks you!
Wow this was amazing!! New subscriber thank you!!!
Excellent
Like your channel man keep up the good information 👍
Knowledge is true power.
Thank you!
👍🏽 thank you, young man
Good info!
Love this new sub
Thank you sir for excellent coaching for leg stronger...
Of course
Thank you very much! you save us...🙏👌
Quite interesting video and tips... And totally true.
That's really great advice. I added nordic, reverse Nordic curls, one legged knee over toe squats, tibia curls, straight leg weighted calf raises and bent leg calf raises... that seems to do the trick to bullet proof my knees and legs...
You just got a new subscriber
If refocusing my training starting Monday with what you said here and other videos I’ve watched you do. Sorry I can’t sign up for your program now on a fixed income so maybe next year. Good tips thanks.
All good...update your progress here
So after 2 weeks my horse squat went from just under 30 seconds to 95 seconds. The hands overhead squat i was doing sets of 15-20 and can now hold it 45 seconds making that squat jump much easier.👍 I’ve also been doing reverse pushups and my table has gotten much better. My back is alot looser.👍
Fantastic
Very interesting. Enjoyed this video and looking forward to others.
Thank you for doing this.
You're welcome
Absolutely loving your content, would love to see some nutrition related videos in the future.
Glad you found it valuable
I am an Olympic lifting coach. I am also open minded and willing to try different methods. Thank you for this. I will try them on my lifters.
Love this!
I wish this video existed 20 years ago before I ruined my lower back.
I recently got back in fitness, but mostly bodyweight. Saving this video to my favo's and subbed
The horse stance is a great isometric exercise that many people can integrate into their training routines, but most people will never possess the mobility required to perform exercises demonstrated in this video such as pistol squats, and frankly they don't need to.
I agree that CrossFit training is probably best to avoid due to the onset of fatigue interfering with subsequent exercises and no recovery time in between. While I rarely perform weighted squats myself because they don't really suit me, I like to perform deep bodyweight squats as a mobility drill prior to lower-body exercises such as dumbbell walking lunges.
When I'm training other people to perform weighted squats (provided they possess the mobility to do so), I always emphasise the importance of abdominal compression. If the vertebra unintentionally flexes, extends, laterally flexes or rotates, then they need to focus more attention on their core development.
Abdominal compression is a factor that's often overlooked when performing axial loading exercises, including squats, deadlifts and overhead presses. Even people who possess adequate mobility for performing these exercises should be made aware of the core musculature and breathing mechanics associated with abdominal compression as well as the biomechanics associated with correct movement patterns.
ayy bro, that beat cold🥶 whered u get it from
Perfection. Explanation on biomechanics on point boss 🔥💯
Appreciate that
Great video! I can’t wait to try these techniques tonight. Thank you !!
Perfect
💥This was an incredible wealth of info. Thank you 🏆🏆
Thanks for being here
Fantastic video I love the horse stance as you can see from my picture I jusr subscribed to your channel
Thank you.
I learned a lot from this video
I wish I'd seen this before I hurt my back doing high bar back squats with 225 lbs. I had poor mobility, which led to "butt wink," where my pelvis tilted and put all that weight on my lumbar spine. It took months of physical therapy just to walk without pain, and I still wake up with back pain most days, years later.
Try low bar squatting. I had horrible back pain from high bar squatting. I get literally no back pain from low bar squats. Sometimes my lower back muscles are a bit sore, but that's it.
Well back 2013 my dumbass with my personal trainer did squatting with 205 pounds on a smith machine. He was busy talking to somebody and I felt my body fatigue and I heard a crack. Yeah I messed up my lower lumbar spine and it took a while to back up again. I still feel pain every now and again in my lower back right side. I had a gut feeling not to do squats that day, oh well
@@posthawk1393 Exactly. And no knee pain at all from low bar. Feels more natural.
@@posthawk1393Knock on wood, totally agree, had to lighten up quite a bit to hit ATG, felt parallel and/or guessing if I made depth, was not worth it with heavier loads.
Will have to try these
This is a very valuable piece of advice 😅.
A good foundation should be essential for everybody.
So goood thanks saved
Horse stance relieves my knee clicking and grinding. Thank you
This is VERY interesting!!! First video I have now watched of yours 😊
New here.
I've watched 4 vids prior to this 1.
This 1 has opened my eyes to correctly being in proper form.
Great vids so far.
Looking forward to he pushup vid if you have it.
Ty
Welcome aboard!
These are the best moves ❤ I will do these to see if I can run faster next year.
Easy subscribe, top notch info, Thanks for the vid!
Awesome vid. Thank u
You're welcome
I do squats without weights only use my body weight and it has worked for me, I will try this here, honestly am so into new ways of learning
I never put this in perspective but it makes sense
Thanks so much for this advice. I’m 56 and never been big into weight training but recognize that I have weakness in my glutes and back. Recently joined a gym and have been carefully getting myself into better shape. Just did weighted squats yesterday for the first time in several years and have always avoided squats out of concerns about injury.
Glad to know my intuition about this was correct and thanks again for providing the information and fitness parameters I need to progress!
good stuff , just found your channel , if I had you as a coach when I started lifting weights at 10 and distance running at 30, I'm sure my knees would be way better than they are now at 70. your students are fortunate to have your wisdom.
Our 70 year old students are making good progress
@@LeeWeiland 76 yr olds also?? How long for each exercise?
Up to 83...programming will be unique to everyone
More difficult might be 5 seconds
Easier but mental challenge 5 minutes
Good advice
Great advice, cheers Lee.
Right on
This is such a mind & eye opener for me. I'm so old school
Right on
Great advice , I’m a personal trainer and martial artist . I also believe that body weight exercises with stretches and various kicks are fantastic for legs . The legs won’t be huge but they will feel like they are made of iron, AND you will be able to effortlessly lift them to a vertical position above your head. No gym training will ever achieve this , and I did a lot of gym training. Also weighted squats and deadlifts can be very injury producing exercises . I have a bad back so I avoid them completely now .
Great video. 🙏🏿
As someone who’s hit 500 on a squat, I’ve rarely ever done any of these only the horse stance in Karate but I recently blew my knee out and honestly, even at my peak strength couldn’t do 99% of what he just talked about (plyometrics or jump training I’ve done and love my whole life though) definitely going to try this out for a bit see how that helps my knees and overall strength
Great anecdote
Wow great video you are awesome thank you !!!
Sure thing
Damn this is good. I think this stuff is way more practical for MMA and combat sports than heavy leg days.
Thanx... isometrics is number 1 for strengthen ing the tendons
At certain stages
What else is good for the tendons?
Gravity...hanging, etc
What do you think of the sumo shiko excercise?
No idea
I love your video
I'm now 66 yrs old, arthritic back with poor flexibility. Will try and incorporate what looks like amazing exercises for overall body strength. I only wish I discovered this before squatting with barbells leading to triple hernia surgery at 60 yrs old. Thank you Lee for motivating me in this direction.
Great content 💯
Thank you!!
Go forth and conquer
i can not balance in move 2 without lifting my heels of the floor, if put my foot flat on the floor i fall over backwards