Best Squat Exercise You're Not Doing (SquatMax Challenge)

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  • Опубликовано: 1 авг 2024
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    Chapters:
    00:00 “My Midlife Crisis Has Been To Open Up A Gym & It’s Been A Great Experience”
    01:01 Ideal Choice For Home Gym Upgrade
    01:36 SquatMax Squat Challenge
    02:19 “It’s All Dumptruck” - Glute-Dominant vs Quad-Dominant Movement
    03:05 “He Came To Me At 41. Everyone Said He Was Done. He Called This The Fountain Of Youth”
    03:48 “No-Spine Leg Day: You & Your Legs VS The Weight”
    04:17 An Important Tool For Your Toolbox & I'll Tell You Why
    05:18 “If The LImiting Factor is Everything Above the Legs, Then You’re Kind Of Stuck”
    06:17 “Middle Age Disappearing Ass Act”
    07:25 “I Just Got 5 Years Younger” - Brian’s Squat Challenge Attempt
    08:34 “It Feels Like I’m Squatting Without Suffocating & Having Everything Jam Up”
    09:11 “WHOA SH*T! That Caught Up To Me Bro”
    11:04 “This Feels Like The Muscles When You’re Squatting”
    12:36 “You Can Turn A High Bar Back Squat To A Low Bar Back Squat On A Belt Squat” & Squatting With Back Problems
    14:44 “If I Have to Piss On A Spark Plug To Get Performance, I’m Gonna Do It”
    15:22 “That’s 700lbs of Band tension” - Band-Only Belt Squats & How This Translates On The Field
    16:11 VMO-Activate!
    18:10 Squats Before Grip Training- Odd Haugen Grip Enhancement Technique
    18:22 SO, What Else Can This Thing Do?
    18:51 “I’m A Small Gym Owner. I Pack The Majority Of These & I Still Deliver As Many As I Can”
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    ► EDITED BY @TryingBrian ► Instagram: / brianistrying
    #squat #powerlifting #workout #homegym
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Комментарии • 215

  • @jujimufu
    @jujimufu  2 года назад +78

    Hey guys! Brian wants to giveaway a SquatMax to ONE OF YOU! Go to my Instagram @jujimufu and go to my most recent post to enter to win!

    • @rossgebert-goldsmith183
      @rossgebert-goldsmith183 2 года назад +2

      Juji popo keep it up

    • @AzarokGames
      @AzarokGames Год назад

      got alot of back logged videos but watching some now & just wanted to say DAMMMM you have grown so fucking much from were you where didnt think you could get bigger. love all the work. keep it up :D

    • @CAPTAINLEGZ
      @CAPTAINLEGZ Год назад

      Collaberate With Atlaspowershrugged having that guy on as a guest on your channel would be awesome check his instagram thats where he is most active

    • @ericholley893
      @ericholley893 Год назад

      jre need an ahhh sponger lol Joe n Theo are hooked on ahhhhh

  • @JaredTG.
    @JaredTG. 2 года назад +59

    I love that you can tell how passionate he is about his machine.

    • @jujimufu
      @jujimufu  2 года назад +15

      When you make a good product and you know it, it's only natural to be passionate about it. 🙂

    • @JaredTG.
      @JaredTG. 2 года назад +3

      @@jujimufu Absolutely, it also shows that he cared about something and made his solution for it and actually cares about the use that people can get from it. Which is not the usual in today's world where most things are made solely to make money.

  • @sillysmack
    @sillysmack 2 года назад +83

    This machine is great I’ve had two back surgeries can’t barbell squat anymore but i use the squat max in my small home gym. It’s perfect

    • @misterbulger
      @misterbulger 2 года назад +2

      I agree I'm very old and decrepit but I love belt squats! I'm a big Pit Shark fan but I want to check out one of these! Looks like it achieves a similar result with a much smaller piece of equipment.

  • @L4ZY3YE
    @L4ZY3YE 2 года назад +109

    As someone new to strength sports that's building up my home gym, I love the choice of people you collaborate with. Showcasing folks like Brian here and Mike Bartos, positive people and a much better alternative than instagram/tiktok fitness influencer types. Keep it up!

    • @jujimufu
      @jujimufu  2 года назад +37

      Appreciate that you appreciate these folks as much as I do. There are a lot of extremely wise, interesting, clever, amazing, super hard working people on this planet who have a fraction of the followers some people have. It's kind of sad we've come to too quickly rate people based on their sub/follower count these days.

    • @stevescruby1343
      @stevescruby1343 Год назад

      @@jujimufu You’re a real one, man. Love your work, your passion, your channel, and how you put the spotlight onto great people in this field who are lesser-known. Thank you for everything.

  • @heyitsmort7744
    @heyitsmort7744 2 года назад +22

    Sam is always such a welcome presence in these videos. Great insights and such positivity! Love seeing y’all thriving together

    • @Tuskabanana
      @Tuskabanana Год назад

      yeah and he is natty af, not even on tren :=)

  • @KodieJames13
    @KodieJames13 2 года назад +65

    You mean to tell me I have MORE exercises to do on my favorite day of the week, leg day!?! Thank you Juji and Brian! Haha

    • @coke8077
      @coke8077 2 года назад

      Leg day is so fun idky people hate it. Doing deadlifts and leg extensions are my fav

    • @misled7847
      @misled7847 2 года назад

      @@coke8077 wow, deadlifts (a back exercise) & leg extension (accessories) ofc its fun for you, youre barely training legs!

    • @coke8077
      @coke8077 2 года назад

      @@misled7847 Are you actually stupid? I never said thats all I did, I do a multitude of different exercises to hit all the muscles in my legs I just said that deadlifts and leg extensions are my favorite. Read a little more carefully before you reply next time buddy. Also, deadlifts are not an exclusively back exercise. If you think deadlifts are a back exercise you’ve definitely been doing them wrong.

    • @nicholascalin5396
      @nicholascalin5396 2 года назад

      @@misled7847 deadlift is primarily a leg exercise, your legs are what’s driving the weight up. Either way, it can be done on a leg day or back day. Why do you have to be such a hater?

    • @dariuskca_
      @dariuskca_ Год назад

      imagine unironically calling deadlifts a back exercise🤣🤣 your username fits at least though

  • @F3EDER
    @F3EDER 2 года назад +7

    I love how enthusiastic he is about his product. That is pretty amazing 10 years into it!

  • @BalsamicPork
    @BalsamicPork 2 года назад +25

    I can see this having massive potential with Olympic lifts. What an incredible machine.

    • @gaston6814
      @gaston6814 2 года назад +6

      Isn't the range of motion too short for that? You'd need to go ass to grass to prepare for Olympic lifts

    • @1TieDye1
      @1TieDye1 2 года назад +3

      @@gaston6814 agreed. You can barely hit parallel with a wide stance on this thing

    • @overachievetv38
      @overachievetv38 2 года назад +9

      @@1TieDye1 ass to grass is not an issue. The belt has 7 adjustment points every 2 inches. And it also has a narrow stance option.

    • @Md-ht3cg
      @Md-ht3cg 2 года назад +1

      @@1TieDye1 Aside from the belt adjustment for depth, I'm pretty sure he was thinking about the explosiveness the band tension creates. Key for the 2nd pull and bar height. Also Seal rows are a big accessory for O lifters so the ability to do those is helpful

  • @smitemus
    @smitemus 2 года назад +5

    That 'standing here i realise' moment was so on point

  • @Applefanatic1000
    @Applefanatic1000 2 года назад +7

    Brian is a great dude and it’s so exciting to see the SquatMax getting more and more traction and getting adopted and shared by influential folks in the lifting community.

  • @HeyzuseKeane
    @HeyzuseKeane 2 года назад +4

    I dont even know who this guy is but he's the best keep finding these 💎. Colabs with interesting people =algorithmic magic.

  • @Ian.lifts.
    @Ian.lifts. 2 года назад +3

    Juji gives media and attention to the real unsung heroes in the strength game. It’s amazing, grateful for it.

  • @thomasbrown7328
    @thomasbrown7328 2 года назад +7

    Coop from garage gym reviews has said he likes the feel of this squatmax piece compared to the other belt squats out there.

  • @BulkBrogan.
    @BulkBrogan. 2 года назад +11

    Been doing Wenning Warmups for a while and traction based movements like this and reverse hypers are absolutely key to getting stronger without accumulating damage!

    • @jujimufu
      @jujimufu  2 года назад +8

      key point is the last thing in your statement. A lot of people overlook that "durrrrrrr let's just squat evvvry daaay broooo"

    • @powderedwaterpudding
      @powderedwaterpudding Год назад

      You want to know how you can tell a channel is legit right away? Check the quality of the top comments... Never heard of Wenning Warmups before but I'm super intrigued. Thank you for dropping knowledge in this comment!

  • @staceygram5555
    @staceygram5555 2 года назад +4

    What a wholesome guy.

  • @brickhousepower
    @brickhousepower 2 года назад +6

    Brian is such a genuine dude. Awesome to see you 2 together

  • @TryingBrian
    @TryingBrian 2 года назад +4

    Brian has an incredible story and has made an awesome machine!

  • @thomasweingarten2725
    @thomasweingarten2725 2 года назад +2

    Love how enthusiastic he is about his own product. 😊 Very nice person!

  • @othrerir_jussi
    @othrerir_jussi 2 года назад +5

    I've always wanted a belt squat machine in my home gym but couldn't commit to any on the market.
    This looks great and doesn't take up much of a footprint.
    Glad to see Travis again and Mr. Henesey seems like a solid dude.

  • @ChrisDuffeyPhoenixbodywork
    @ChrisDuffeyPhoenixbodywork 2 года назад +1

    Brian is clearly just a hell of a good dude, love his energy and love how much he cares!

  • @svetlero
    @svetlero 2 года назад +1

    He's such a nice and genuine person, we need more people like him.

  • @santwandraws5825
    @santwandraws5825 2 года назад +3

    Jujis shoulders are just ridiculous, amazing work

  • @fit_pharmd4830
    @fit_pharmd4830 2 года назад +3

    Juji arms are looking massively improved since the last time I remember seeing him! Wow well done sir! Your physique looks so much more complete with larger bi's and tri's!

  • @Truthseeker24991
    @Truthseeker24991 2 года назад +7

    Best belt squat period!!!! Have been using mine for over two years!! Thanks for sharing the love on this device Juji!!

    • @jujimufu
      @jujimufu  2 года назад +3

      Can't wait to keep using mine! I just know it's going to play a role in ncreasing my squat some more in the next few years!

  • @PlasmaFuzer
    @PlasmaFuzer 2 года назад +1

    Great video!! I love this guy's passion for training and his machine.

  • @ganonanimorph6170
    @ganonanimorph6170 2 года назад +1

    I live down the street from Brian’s gym and I met him in person to purchase a squat max what a nice and genuine dude

    • @ganonanimorph6170
      @ganonanimorph6170 2 года назад +1

      The machine is fantastic too I use it for all my leg days now

  • @Glenners
    @Glenners 2 года назад +5

    I did belt squats as my main leg movement this past winter bulk. They're FANTASTIC, esp if you have a fucked up back like me.

    • @jujimufu
      @jujimufu  2 года назад +2

      They're a super tool for strategizing your training. Honestly one of the best things that can happen to anyone's squat/leg workouts.

  • @joshl3467
    @joshl3467 2 года назад +11

    Looks like an awesome exercise

  • @chrisroyce8934
    @chrisroyce8934 Год назад

    Awesome product. One of the first things we will be buying for our home gym. Love how humble Brian was.

  • @Joe___R
    @Joe___R Год назад +2

    That looks like a great tool. If I could still use my legs I would definitely have to try one out. Good luck on stage Juji, I believe you have what it takes to get your pro card.

  • @grava4
    @grava4 2 года назад +2

    I'm about to build a home gym just so I can support this dude. Great video Juji.

  • @scielth
    @scielth Год назад

    I’ve looked at this thing a lot. One of those things I’d love to get eventually. Love the idea of the row attachment as well.

  • @arclightxv7861
    @arclightxv7861 2 года назад +3

    I have one of these; its a great a machine. Great video.

  • @chaosinception7982
    @chaosinception7982 2 года назад +1

    Terrific product! Great video!

  • @bigFrogDaddy
    @bigFrogDaddy 2 года назад +1

    This is great! I've been eye-balling this for some time. definitely will save some space (and money lol) for this!

  • @Ethan-Relearning-Movement
    @Ethan-Relearning-Movement 2 года назад +3

    Fascinating machine! It looks incredibly versatile too, I want to see its different functions in more videos, are they good? Weighted push ups look awesome!!

  • @drip369
    @drip369 2 года назад +6

    Yeah when I do barbell squats, mostly my upper back and my hip flexors get sore, maybe my adductors yet not so much my quads. My hip flexors get sore because Dr Stefi Cohen talked about their leverage and stability access when using them to pull yourself down into a squat, vs fighting gravity

  • @TheSte4991
    @TheSte4991 2 года назад +1

    This was such a nice video! Go juji go squat max!

  • @lwskiner
    @lwskiner Год назад

    I have done a ton of these using a dip belt standing on a large tire, a great finishing movement for reps.

  • @davidmiii3161
    @davidmiii3161 2 года назад +1

    Great addition to the gym. Great video

  • @miamidolphinsfan
    @miamidolphinsfan 2 года назад +2

    this is an awesome piece of gym equip !!!

  • @WilliamB161
    @WilliamB161 2 года назад +7

    Great video Juji have a nice day thanks for sharing your videos 💪🏻

    • @jujimufu
      @jujimufu  2 года назад +2

      Thank you! You too!

  • @matthewbentley1311
    @matthewbentley1311 Год назад

    Invaluable! Was looking hard for a great alternative leg wrecker

  • @ddawn7916
    @ddawn7916 Год назад

    What an amazing opportunity and compliment from him!

  • @JarettHerder
    @JarettHerder 2 года назад +1

    This thing looks awesome!

  • @DIGITQ900
    @DIGITQ900 2 года назад +2

    Surprised to see the variations this machine can deliver with high focus on functional lifting with true purpose and meaning. Now I need this for my garage gym.

  • @miskee11
    @miskee11 2 года назад +3

    Bought one before this video even finished.

  • @gmil4172
    @gmil4172 2 года назад +4

    This mashine is amazing

  • @onazram1
    @onazram1 3 месяца назад

    Just purchased one at $150 off sale, you guy's convinced me... Thanks!
    I hope I love it, my lower back has been getting sore from my squat workouts, and also feeling sore in my shoulders.

  • @wallacenuanez5826
    @wallacenuanez5826 Год назад

    Awesome!

  • @dumpsterdick
    @dumpsterdick 2 года назад +2

    This guy is super enthusiastic about this machine. I want one.

  • @blakemoore1905
    @blakemoore1905 2 года назад +5

    Damn and seal rows? I need this for my house. I need a house also.

  • @mst3ksanta
    @mst3ksanta 2 года назад +1

    pretty cool. i've been resting dumb bells on my hips and thighs to finish my squats. would be nice to have a belt like that to squat heavier weights

  • @ThirstysURL
    @ThirstysURL Год назад +1

    If juji opened his gym it would still be one of the best public gyms

  • @petercsigo3314
    @petercsigo3314 Год назад

    This was a interesting episode.👍👍

  • @chitterman
    @chitterman 2 года назад +1

    My boys actually want one thank you for sharing this with us

  • @AlwayzPr0
    @AlwayzPr0 2 года назад +1

    I love that he's wearing crocs!!!

  • @JP44SU
    @JP44SU 2 года назад +3

    Let's track jujis peach circumference over time with this machine!

  • @JONNYSORENSEN_AU
    @JONNYSORENSEN_AU Год назад

    What a brilliant machine. Safe squats and more glute activation. Brilliant.

  • @russellbeggarly9501
    @russellbeggarly9501 2 года назад +1

    Wow, I've seen this machine before but just breezed past it. It looks amazing though and after watching this I would choose this one just to support Brian. Gotta love that genuine excitement he has for his creation! Time to start putting money in the pickle jar for this machine 💰

  • @Joseph-fp1pm
    @Joseph-fp1pm Год назад

    this looks like an amazing machine. awesome!

  • @thejoshbtv
    @thejoshbtv 2 года назад +1

    Very cool product.

  • @seijuro13
    @seijuro13 Год назад

    I know I'm late to this vid but I got my Squatmax a few years ago so I could still do something for my legs after I had shoulder surgery. Love this machine and it's been a staple of my routines for years.

  • @richt5986
    @richt5986 2 года назад +1

    Great video

  • @tortillasarenotbiceps7622
    @tortillasarenotbiceps7622 2 года назад +1

    We have a Rogue cable squat machine in our gym. It's a lifesaver for a guy like me who can no longer squat because of my back.

  • @ethanmoore9768
    @ethanmoore9768 2 года назад +1

    Seems like a really great machine! 💪

  • @8CIC8
    @8CIC8 2 года назад +4

    That's a nice bit of equipment.

  • @mike1hav
    @mike1hav Год назад

    Brian is so nice. I love him

  • @FrenchCanadianGuy
    @FrenchCanadianGuy 2 года назад +2

    12:54 I'm going to search for a gym with one for sure, until I buy one for myself.

  • @urigeheadmot1196
    @urigeheadmot1196 2 года назад +6

    Juji, please look into the gym equipment called "FlyWheel", it's a brilliant thing, especially for arms and squats

    • @jujimufu
      @jujimufu  2 года назад +9

      I've seen them. Haven't tried them or spent much time thinking on how it will "fit" in with my goals yet. I'd try the Kabuki one first when I dip my toes in the flywheel market.

  • @WhatAboutZoidberg
    @WhatAboutZoidberg 2 года назад +4

    What a sweet man...who could tear my arms off like Beowulf lol. That is one helluva dence 50+ year old. Machine looks fantastic.

    • @jujimufu
      @jujimufu  2 года назад +2

      He's dense all over. Dude trains hard all the time for his whole life you can tell.

  • @stickykitty
    @stickykitty Год назад

    I saw you in some rugby video
    Found you funny
    So I subscribed 😉

  • @chrisdonnell2575
    @chrisdonnell2575 2 месяца назад

    I love my Titan Squat Max MD. It's harder than squats when I first got it failed on 8th rep at 120lbs now doing 250lbs for 8-10 reps. Added 3 inches to legs in 4-5 months this thing works and great way to add leg volume and not tire out back and hips. Small footprint too compared to Rhino.

  • @lew-e
    @lew-e 2 года назад

    This would have made the world of difference for me in college. Dealt with back problems my entire collegiate career which really slowed my squat development.

  • @jasonvichinsky1458
    @jasonvichinsky1458 2 года назад

    Sincere see your question: how does this differ biomechanically from the leg press? I mean specifically in so far as it relates to the legs? Obviously with a leg press your whole back is supported by the machine, but how does that affect the leg movement? Thank you. I love your content .

  • @frankb5728
    @frankb5728 2 года назад +2

    I wish I had a belt squat. I love to back squat for mobility but it's not a great leg builder.

  • @garry2124
    @garry2124 Год назад

    Brian is such a cool guy.

  • @djsubliminalreeve
    @djsubliminalreeve Год назад

    i really want one of these at my local gym as i cant squat very easy due to long femurs, sciatica and lordosis. i can always leg press and lunge so much weight compared to my squats as i feel my back wants to give up when i get to a certain weight its like suddenly feeling double heavy.

  • @summondominion
    @summondominion 2 года назад

    I own the squat max md
    I 100% believe the only two leg movements you need are the squat max md and nordic curls.

  • @miguelferrazcosta
    @miguelferrazcosta 2 года назад

    I've actually something similar on my gym. Nice. :)

  • @JYD2020
    @JYD2020 Год назад

    4:58 juji's shoulders are looking crazy

  • @enigmatic7665
    @enigmatic7665 2 года назад

    I’ve got squats today but also have covid so it should be fun

  • @BagelMachine
    @BagelMachine 2 года назад +1

    You may not know this but Sam is actually holding onto the monopod at the bottom to get that average high perspective.

  • @100KGNatty
    @100KGNatty 2 года назад +2

    Juji getting that grainy 90s Dorian Yates/Andreas Munzer Shreddy Krueger conditioning

    • @jujimufu
      @jujimufu  2 года назад +1

      The more I diet, the less I understand Andreas Munzer....

    • @johannesstephanusroos4969
      @johannesstephanusroos4969 2 года назад

      @@jujimufu I mean, his favourite thing to say was 'Up the dosage!', and he did die of liver failure...

  • @drip369
    @drip369 2 года назад +1

    Hey I live in PA

  • @scooobyj8714
    @scooobyj8714 2 года назад +2

    What a great addition to your gym. Wish I could afford one. Added to my adulting wishlist.

  • @Gohgoroth
    @Gohgoroth 2 года назад +1

    Hey legit, NASA needs a good way to keep their astronauts strong and I could see a variation of this working for that

  • @landlocked_lifts332
    @landlocked_lifts332 2 года назад +2

    Sam watches so much JackPGM lmao

  • @TurdBugler
    @TurdBugler 8 месяцев назад

    I swore I saw them do reverse hyper extensions for your lower back with this but cannot find the video anywhere. Am I mistaken?

  • @drip369
    @drip369 2 года назад +4

    If I got a machine for my apt, it would be a belt squat machine

  • @klikklak6099
    @klikklak6099 Год назад

    This machine looks legit if I wasn’t so broke I get one lol but I put some foam or rubber on the lock out handles a face smash to them corners is all I can imagine lol

  • @wonkieb364
    @wonkieb364 2 года назад

    He doesn’t even realize they’re helping him make a commercial for his product. Which weirdly enough is a testament to how much this guy actually made something just to help people.

  • @shawnbakos7189
    @shawnbakos7189 2 года назад +1

    Juji's shoulders looking swole af in that singlet farck

  • @bigk2080
    @bigk2080 Год назад

    I'm getting a Mick's gym shirt.

  • @futbol1972
    @futbol1972 Год назад

    So whats the difference between the stand alone and rack mount squat max? Theybare selling me one rack mount squat max for $500

  • @kevinstreisant7704
    @kevinstreisant7704 Год назад

    How Would you compare this to the rogue rhino

  • @nohandstand8
    @nohandstand8 2 года назад

    Juji! Long time fan first time caller... where do you get all of your singlets??

    • @jujimufu
      @jujimufu  2 года назад +1

      a friend in Canada makes them. She doesn't own a business or anything. Sorry can't recommend a vendor.

  • @yazunhc
    @yazunhc Год назад

    Rip another great channel

  • @100KGNatty
    @100KGNatty 2 года назад +3

    Eric B00gz finna come up with a 50 buck version of this machine

  • @fuckmyego
    @fuckmyego Год назад

    8:31 his bicep is actually bigger than juji's, damn.