I wish I knew this earlier. My problem was over extending. Thank you for the great information and fantastic delivery. I don't know why the clip doesn't have at least 100k likes. Love your work.
I started using the SS app a 8 weeks ago and every time my lower back has been screaming at me. I found your channel last week and decided to take a week off my program and have been practicing your ques w body weight light bands and at the most just my barbell. I wish SS was a well detailed as you. Thanks so much for making your information public.
Did you read the book? If you've read 3rd edition you should know it's very detailed, they left no stone unturned, they haven't missed a single detail. It's much better explained in the book thanin the app. Hell, the squat section alone is like 200 pages :D If you haven't already, I recommend you read it, I don't like being an SS preacher but their book is by far the best piece of "content" you can find on training. The second best would be Alexander Bromley, the guy knows how to think, which is rare, and it's beautiful to watch
you are not bracing properly. the weight is being carried by your lower back which is very dangerous, hence the lower back pain take a deep breath before starting the squat, tighten your abs, and dont”t let go until you finish the rep if you need to, lower the weight and build back up safety and health trump chasing numbers
Wow, I can finally squat again. Thank you so much man. My squat is perfect now and I can finally do my favorite mass building exercise again. This means so much to me! I can do rdl’s too, and actually take the plates all the way to the floor with a flat back!
Thank you i hate all the videos that leave stuff ambiguous i heard you say cutting through the weeds and thanks for giving reason for the squat you recommend
Low bar or high bar Isn't one set spot. It's a range of different levels, of he says high bar he put it in the high bar position he is comfy in, if that looks "lowbar" to you, it doesn't really matter. Low bar tends to be way out on the rear delts rather than the bottom of the traps, that's prob what you see here. Bottom of the traps
While my arm and shoulder flexibility have gotten better, I still used an Elite-lifts Safety Yoke bar for squatting. It allows me to focus on the other things, and I'm still under 100 pounds total. 5 pounds more each workout. I stated with the bar only.
Sorry I know this comment is semi old but you could invest in a safety squat bar, which will take the strain off your elbows and wrists entirely. Front squats with your arms crossed over the bar will let you get in the volume too. As for dealing with your elbow pain, high rep sets of super light bicep curls, done with either dumbbells or a light resistance band will get blood flow into your elbows and over time will help with your pain.
Good bracing should actually allow you to breathe through tensed abdominals. This is very difficult for most lifters and takes a lot of practice. I recommend setting your posture, tensing your abs and obliques, and taking a deep breathe into them. Hold your breath through the descent until you are about half way up then exhale, taking a few short breaths at the top as you reset your posture and brace again.
Just started powerlifting just under a year ago. My bench is 335, dead 425 but my squat is 315 struggling. I will take your advice and work on for and building muscle in legs. Thanks for you videos.
I wish I knew this earlier. My problem was over extending. Thank you for the great information and fantastic delivery. I don't know why the clip doesn't have at least 100k likes. Love your work.
Only 341 viewers???! You need more subcribers.
I have been looking for a video like this for years. Wish I had seen this sooner in life.
Looked through a number of videos,. This one goes into a lot of useful detail not mentioned in the others. Thank you for your help
Great tutorial! I’ve watched so many and yours ranks right up there with the best of them. Keep up the good work!
Thank god that i found your channel!
Welcome!
I started using the SS app a 8 weeks ago and every time my lower back has been screaming at me. I found your channel last week and decided to take a week off my program and have been practicing your ques w body weight light bands and at the most just my barbell. I wish SS was a well detailed as you. Thanks so much for making your information public.
Did you read the book? If you've read 3rd edition you should know it's very detailed, they left no stone unturned, they haven't missed a single detail. It's much better explained in the book thanin the app. Hell, the squat section alone is like 200 pages :D
If you haven't already, I recommend you read it, I don't like being an SS preacher but their book is by far the best piece of "content" you can find on training. The second best would be Alexander Bromley, the guy knows how to think, which is rare, and it's beautiful to watch
You obviously never read the book. The squat ch is 100 pages and covers everything
I don’t like they way they teach the squat either with more of a “Good Morning” technique.
The SS cue is “hip drive” which puts too much pressure on my lower back.
I prefer this high bar style.
you are not bracing properly. the weight is being carried by your lower back which is very dangerous, hence the lower back pain
take a deep breath before starting the squat, tighten your abs, and dont”t let go until you finish the rep
if you need to, lower the weight and build back up
safety and health trump chasing numbers
Best squat tutorial I’ve seen.
Wow, I can finally squat again. Thank you so much man. My squat is perfect now and I can finally do my favorite mass building exercise again. This means so much to me! I can do rdl’s too, and actually take the plates all the way to the floor with a flat back!
Thank you i hate all the videos that leave stuff ambiguous i heard you say cutting through the weeds and thanks for giving reason for the squat you recommend
Brilliant. You’re a very good teacher.
Really helpful. Horrible ankle and hip mobility from running as my main avenue of fitness for 25 years.
excellent video, just what I was looking for. thank you.
Game changing tips - thanks for that!
Great walkthrough
Gold
Awesome video
You talk about high bar but it seems you place the bar in the low bar position; am I missing something?
You're right! High bar is on the traps. But some Powerlifters use excessively low bar setup compared to what he's done in this video.
Low bar or high bar Isn't one set spot. It's a range of different levels, of he says high bar he put it in the high bar position he is comfy in, if that looks "lowbar" to you, it doesn't really matter. Low bar tends to be way out on the rear delts rather than the bottom of the traps, that's prob what you see here. Bottom of the traps
New subscriber, great video 💪🏾👍🏾
You have no video about low bar squat. Can do someone please?
I started with high bar squat and I hate it. It wasn't long before I developed debilitating low back pain. A low bar squat was a godsend.
I’m the opposite 😂 tired low bar and I get pain but not from high bar.
While my arm and shoulder flexibility have gotten better, I still used an Elite-lifts Safety Yoke bar for squatting. It allows me to focus on the other things, and I'm still under 100 pounds total. 5 pounds more each workout. I stated with the bar only.
Awesome
Any advice on pain in the front of the hip?
I can't wrap my thumbs around the bar due to an old wrist injury and elbow pain. Even wrist wraps didn't help!
Sorry I know this comment is semi old but you could invest in a safety squat bar, which will take the strain off your elbows and wrists entirely. Front squats with your arms crossed over the bar will let you get in the volume too. As for dealing with your elbow pain, high rep sets of super light bicep curls, done with either dumbbells or a light resistance band will get blood flow into your elbows and over time will help with your pain.
@@lorenzocoy-galindo4419Safety bar is great, straps on a straight bar works almost as well for handles.
Dude this guy reminds me of my Dad doesn’t look super ripped but you can tell the guy can probably squat over 500lbs easily
Do you have to hold your breathe when you brace?
Good bracing should actually allow you to breathe through tensed abdominals. This is very difficult for most lifters and takes a lot of practice. I recommend setting your posture, tensing your abs and obliques, and taking a deep breathe into them. Hold your breath through the descent until you are about half way up then exhale, taking a few short breaths at the top as you reset your posture and brace again.
@@AlexanderBromley Thanks for explaining. I will start working on it.
Just started powerlifting just under a year ago. My bench is 335, dead 425 but my squat is 315 struggling. I will take your advice and work on for and building muscle in legs. Thanks for you videos.