1. Strengthen posterior chain. Choose exercises that minimize compressive forces on spine. 2. Learn how to use your glutes. 3. Strengthen upper back and especially core and obliques to maintain a more upright position at the bottom of the squat
I loved hearing this. Working back from an achilles repair, and in the absence of being able to squat and pull heavy because I can't support it, reverse hypers, glute-ham work, oblique, upper back and neck is what gave me the confidence to squat again. The advice here will help anyone get stronger. Thank you for sharing
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DE, banded, Hatfield box squats with a SSB has made my regular squat explosive. My eccentric is fast and I blast up on concentric with new PRs coming regularly.
My worst areas are glutes, hamstrings and core. All three are equal levels of shittyness. The bottom of the squat was a major weakness for me, and the deadlift too , but, these tips will help me out a lot. Thanks Matt.
I was going just below parallel (most of the time). But I noticed that I had a hard time getting up off the floor when working on my truck or motorcycle. One day I tried ATG (Ass To Grass) squats and THAT was where my weakness was. The very bottom of the squat position. I had to do some remedial work to bring the muscles in that area up to par with the top half squat muscles.
As a long femur lifter i have figured out that squatting is very fatigueing for me. What helped me alot is doing alot of higher volume unilateral squat work like split squat and lunges. My quads are weak, but my posterior chain is very strong.
Matt, I just watched a video you did on the proper way to do box squats and I got to say it was better than all the articles and videos I have watched. You explained how how to push your knees out, what lead with first , what is the real difference between a box squat and regular squat, and what could cause a person to be good at box squats and suck at regular squats. So I tried the form you suggested and squats felt a lot easier on my lower back and knees. Thanks for the advice.
thank you for sharing! There arent many videos out there on strengthening bottom squat positions and it surprised me as this is something many people seek to improve
Great video. I like using 1 to 2 inches heel elevation in my squats too so I can get a better squeeze at the lower range of the movement without relying on knee muscles, so I can go lower with heavier weight. Very good insight in the fact that obliques are used to transfer power from the legs to the bar and vise versa. Never thought about it before
This is exactly why Matt shouldn't be advocating for this type of posterior-dominant squat as if it can somehow work for everyone. It's not about how tall you are, it's about the length of your femurs. Longer femurs with this posterior style of squatting will shove your hips so far back that it will be impossible to get your hips under the bar again (and hello squat morning). And in the long run you WILL destroy your back doing that. You can get away with it if you have short femurs like Matt because he doesn't have to worry about sitting that far back at the bottom.
So, ive been doing box squats / paused squats and RDLs followed by hip thrusts. Training hamstrings and glutes seems to have helped me get stronger for squats. Im 49 and my squat sucked for so long.
Just found your channel. Amazing advice and really makes a lot of sense. Really appreciate your message about how learning how to squat properly will take months or years and the emphasis on form and not just numbers. Get the form right, the numbers will come and you will not get injured, that is what it is all about.
I always go toes pointed forward, I find it hard to lower parallel when toes are pointed out, and my feet are e actually closer than shoulder width apart. I find the smaller muscles in my knees are less used this way and more glutes, hamstrings and quads, which... results in using power muscles for a power workout
Could you please do a video on the benefits of doing dtatic holds for bench press? I have been doing them as i am preparing to do a 80kg bench press pr on monday. I done 90kg static hold for 10 seconds, 100kg for 15 seconds and 110kg for 10 seconds. I do these once weekly.
Very easily understood and informative thanks for your time and effort to make other improve There POWER in the bottom of the most important part of achieving new limits
I can't wait to get to training, My core is definitely my weakest body part. My legs are like logs but the rest of my body is like a twig, however I'm not sure if my muscle ratio's are good.
What about the "Starting "Strength" low bar squats that teach raising butt up first out of the hole.I've been doing this but got stuck in bottom today on a weight I been repping?
Rip has never trained an elite level powerlifter in his life. As a guy who squats 120-130 lbs more than Rip ever did in the same weight class, trust me when I say, his squat coaching is utter garbage and will get you hurt. Stick with Matt's coaching, he knows his stuff.
@@ZaneGeeting I hear ya, I'm not a RIP fan by a long shot. That being said strangely enough I quite haVing back injuries when i started squatting the "starting strengt"way, weird I know....
I feel like I actually belong today, I squatted for the first time in months yesterday. Def had some issues on the bottom end. My dumbass forgot to program direct lower back work in the weeks leading up this shift in programming. Hoping I can scramble and catch up, I'm on 5x5 for 4 weeks, so I think I'll be alright.
I was wondering what is this squat technic that you show in your videos, we don't see this in average gym or in many professional atlets and now I understand you're 42 super strong without knee or back pain so many years and now your squat technic make perfect sense to me and I've started to use it and it's amazing! Thanks Matt
i notice you talk a lot about keeping shins vertical/knees behind toes for knee preservation. how do you feel about ben patrick and his use of knees over toes training to allow people older than us to be very athletic and have healthy knees?
@@WenningStrength he has people throughout their mid-late 40s that went from constant pain to being able to dunk and jump extremely well pain free. i’m not saying your methodology doesn’t work, it clearly does. i was just curious on your thoughts about how two completely different systems both get great results
One of your best videos yet. This shit fad of pushing the knees forward and trying to squat with almost all quad strength is asinine. To your point, look at all the dudes preaching this who are done squatting heavy in their 20's, then look at dudes like us in our late 30's and 40's squatting in the 700's and 800's raw, and healthy.
1. Strengthen posterior chain. Choose exercises that minimize compressive forces on spine.
2. Learn how to use your glutes.
3. Strengthen upper back and especially core and obliques to maintain a more upright position at the bottom of the squat
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Saying this now I'm proud to be here before the channle blow up because this is gold
Help it grow for me if possible. Need all the help I can get
I loved hearing this. Working back from an achilles repair, and in the absence of being able to squat and pull heavy because I can't support it, reverse hypers, glute-ham work, oblique, upper back and neck is what gave me the confidence to squat again.
The advice here will help anyone get stronger. Thank you for sharing
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Purchased your belt squat, found all my weaknesses and completely fixed my squat. Zero injuries now. Thank you.
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Could you share the link to buy? I could use a good belt squat belt
Ladies and Gentleman, this video is without a doubt: ONE OF THE BEST VIDEOS ON RUclips! Save this video, "like" this video--make sure you remember everything you've seen and was demonstrated in this video. Your life will not regret it! #liftmore #painless
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we need a John Meadows & Matt Wenning squat workout. The god father & the cool + knowledgeable uncle of the fitness industry!
Good luck!!
That would have been awesome. Rest in peace, John Meadows
DE, banded, Hatfield box squats with a SSB has made my regular squat explosive. My eccentric is fast and I blast up on concentric with new PRs coming regularly.
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Yes!!!!!! You included your training footage. It makes the videos so much better
Tons of training footage on patreon!! See ya there
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What an amazing and practical and logical response to the problem. Excellent job!
Super helpful. Especially the core illustration with" jello vs superglue " between plates. Thank you
Come on patreon brother we could use support
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Always the best content!
The Wenning Warmup has been a game changer. Thanks!
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My worst areas are glutes, hamstrings and core. All three are equal levels of shittyness. The bottom of the squat was a major weakness for me, and the deadlift too , but, these tips will help me out a lot. Thanks Matt.
Yes sir!! Come on patreon and see workouts and get more help
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If you guys can please repost the video!!! Much appreciated
Wow, this is the best squat summary I have ever experienced. As always, thank you for your kindness in sharing your knowledge. It is much appreciated!
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I was going just below parallel (most of the time). But I noticed that I had a hard time getting up off the floor when working on my truck or motorcycle. One day I tried ATG (Ass To Grass) squats and THAT was where my weakness was. The very bottom of the squat position. I had to do some remedial work to bring the muscles in that area up to par with the top half squat muscles.
More people need to discover this goldmine of info
Happens by reposting and gobs of support
As a long femur lifter i have figured out that squatting is very fatigueing for me. What helped me alot is doing alot of higher volume unilateral squat work like split squat and lunges. My quads are weak, but my posterior chain is very strong.
Starting Strength is the most effective method I've ever used. No wraps . No suits .
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Best info this side of the Mississippi, hands down!!!
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Matt, I just watched a video you did on the proper way to do box squats and I got to say it was better than all the articles and videos I have watched. You explained how how to push your knees out, what lead with first , what is the real difference between a box squat and regular squat, and what could cause a person to be good at box squats and suck at regular squats. So I tried the form you suggested and squats felt a lot easier on my lower back and knees. Thanks for the advice.
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thank you for sharing! There arent many videos out there on strengthening bottom squat positions and it surprised me as this is something many people seek to improve
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Great video. I like using 1 to 2 inches heel elevation in my squats too so I can get a better squeeze at the lower range of the movement without relying on knee muscles, so I can go lower with heavier weight. Very good insight in the fact that obliques are used to transfer power from the legs to the bar and vise versa. Never thought about it before
We do this 2x a year
My 6ft 9” tall ass definitely has the reverse dominate muscles. My quads are a fraction of my hamstring strength any my numbers show it
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Same. Strong back and glutes, weak quads. If i hammer quads, my squat go up.
This is exactly why Matt shouldn't be advocating for this type of posterior-dominant squat as if it can somehow work for everyone. It's not about how tall you are, it's about the length of your femurs. Longer femurs with this posterior style of squatting will shove your hips so far back that it will be impossible to get your hips under the bar again (and hello squat morning). And in the long run you WILL destroy your back doing that. You can get away with it if you have short femurs like Matt because he doesn't have to worry about sitting that far back at the bottom.
So, ive been doing box squats / paused squats and RDLs followed by hip thrusts. Training hamstrings and glutes seems to have helped me get stronger for squats. Im 49 and my squat sucked for so long.
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Just found your channel. Amazing advice and really makes a lot of sense. Really appreciate your message about how learning how to squat properly will take months or years and the emphasis on form and not just numbers. Get the form right, the numbers will come and you will not get injured, that is what it is all about.
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Hop on our patreon brother. Helps tons
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Boooom, discounted rent this month since I told all my relatives to comment and like!?!?
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Super glue my joints, got it, thanks man
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I always go toes pointed forward, I find it hard to lower parallel when toes are pointed out, and my feet are e actually closer than shoulder width apart. I find the smaller muscles in my knees are less used this way and more glutes, hamstrings and quads, which... results in using power muscles for a power workout
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Could you please do a video on the benefits of doing dtatic holds for bench press? I have been doing them as i am preparing to do a 80kg bench press pr on monday. I done 90kg static hold for 10 seconds, 100kg for 15 seconds and 110kg for 10 seconds. I do these once weekly.
Come on patreon brother !!! Much to learn!!
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This is such an important video.
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Great posting, as always. Packed full of useful info. Thanks Matt!
Please share!!
What an incredibly helpful video. Thanks for another good one Matt!
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Which video did you mention on the Instagram live re:your grandma? Wanted us to show some love on
Very easily understood and informative thanks for your time and effort to make other improve There POWER in the bottom of the most important part of achieving new limits
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those heel elevated squats in the orange shoes is just perfection. I want to squat like that.
Lol!!!!
I can't wait to get to training, My core is definitely my weakest body part. My legs are like logs but the rest of my body is like a twig, however I'm not sure if my muscle ratio's are good.
All about balance
What about the "Starting "Strength" low bar squats that teach raising butt up first out of the hole.I've been doing this but got stuck in bottom today on a weight I been repping?
Ask on patreon brother !! We need support
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Rip has never trained an elite level powerlifter in his life. As a guy who squats 120-130 lbs more than Rip ever did in the same weight class, trust me when I say, his squat coaching is utter garbage and will get you hurt. Stick with Matt's coaching, he knows his stuff.
@@ZaneGeeting I hear ya, I'm not a RIP fan by a long shot. That being said strangely enough I quite haVing back injuries when i started squatting the "starting strengt"way, weird I know....
You're 42? Looking good bro. I would guessed 32 tops!
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You've made his day.
@@stevenhewes1990 Onya Hewesy! 😁👍
I have a question, why my core is realising when Im down during squats.
Questions answered on patreon homie!!!
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I have a love hate relationship with squats.
I love them but my left knee hates them.😆
Great video and great advice by the way!💪
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The bad thing with me and reverse hypers is that I don't usually do them until after I jack my back up.
Classic :))))
I feel like I actually belong today, I squatted for the first time in months yesterday. Def had some issues on the bottom end. My dumbass forgot to program direct lower back work in the weeks leading up this shift in programming. Hoping I can scramble and catch up, I'm on 5x5 for 4 weeks, so I think I'll be alright.
Come on patreon and look at the workouts homie!!
www.patreon.com/wenningstrength
Thx
I was wondering what is this squat technic that you show in your videos, we don't see this in average gym or in many professional atlets and now I understand you're 42 super strong without knee or back pain so many years and now your squat technic make perfect sense to me and I've started to use it and it's amazing! Thanks Matt
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wut kind of thinking that at bottom of squat should do? hips up?
Ask on patreon brother
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For the algorithm mate 👍🏾
i notice you talk a lot about keeping shins vertical/knees behind toes for knee preservation. how do you feel about ben patrick and his use of knees over toes training to allow people older than us to be very athletic and have healthy knees?
Older than who?? I’m 45 and I can almost guarantee I’ve saved more knees in the last 20 years with my work in tactical.
@@WenningStrength he has people throughout their mid-late 40s that went from constant pain to being able to dunk and jump extremely well pain free. i’m not saying your methodology doesn’t work, it clearly does. i was just curious on your thoughts about how two completely different systems both get great results
Hey Matt, have you ever felt with the atrophy of one leg compared to the other in terms of quad, hamstring, or calf development?
Yup
@@WenningStrength what was the reason for it happening and where?
Leg fractures
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“It’s common math” Matt is always throwing in these rickyisms
Always!!! Gota make sure you can understand them 😂😂😂
@@WenningStrength its a great genuine touch to the videos. you are good at relating.
Hey Matt any plans to compete again? masters?
Too busy these days. I love the process and training. But the west and tear of competition I have no desire for anymore
RUclips pay this man .
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These are good
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Why isn't the answer quads/legs?
Time to fix my form 😥
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I just had an "ah-ha!" moment. Weak hamstrings have been causing a biological inhibition.
Right on, Matt. Thanks man.
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One of your best videos yet. This shit fad of pushing the knees forward and trying to squat with almost all quad strength is asinine. To your point, look at all the dudes preaching this who are done squatting heavy in their 20's, then look at dudes like us in our late 30's and 40's squatting in the 700's and 800's raw, and healthy.
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Did he gain all the weight back? He has huge cheeks
😂😂😂😂 yup back to 350 lol
@@WenningStrength lol
I gained 30lbs I gotta start all over again.
I was in the vertical diet also. It's easy you and I can do it.
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