all your tutorials are top notch, the cues and everything. I know because it took me years to get some deadlift cues down, took awhile to get the low bar squat and still trying to perfect bench but your videos are better than any other tutorials I have seen.
Planning to back squat tomorrow for the first time since March, pray for me brahs. If I don't make it back know that I died doing what I loved, Living life on the edge.
Leg day in the morning I am definitely trying this out. I have once before but I didn’t understand all the fundamentals. Never could understand how everyone else was so much stronger than me on squats but yet I’m im much stronger and bigger on nearly most things at my gym including deadlifts. Pisses my ego off
n00bie it does seem a lot better on my lower back the thing that I have to get used to is my wrists when I grip close. The second day I done squats I was able to do 365 where as I been uncomfortably stuck at 315 which is matched with my bench and that’s ridiculous to have squat and bench the same strength. I’m 235 I should be much stronger on legs.
Another great video!!! Have you ever tried the hook grip/thumbless grip on the low bar? I read about it in starting strength by Mark ripptoe & I don’t suffer from elbow pain. It builds a nice shelf back there as well.
At the end of the video, when you demonstrate 'chest up' (don't know if you exaggerated the position or not), doesn't this extend the lower spine too much? If your chest is too high, it seems that your lower back could hyperextend a bit too much. How do you know if your in this overly extended position?
Aweasome video Nick. One question, I recently trying high bar squatting and basically i do the same process as my low bar, like the hip hinge before the descend, do you find that can be beneficial or not?
@@tdot2853 i stopped doing that, now I started my high bar squat with the cue of opening the knees and modesty aside, they are now fucking beautiful squats.
@@gustavolealgomes5448 are you saying your knees are pointing our and you're in a wider stance ? In at the gym now. I feel like doing that helps a lot. It's like sitting in a pocket with my hips
Wondering what your guys thoughts are on this. I've only tried low bar twice and it did seem more natural to me but I've kept with high bar. My goal is to squat 4 plates high bar and then switch to low bar and start competing in powerlifting. Is building this base a good idea or should I just switch to low bar now as it seems to suit my leverages a lot better
Just do low bar. EMG studies show minimal difference in activation, both lifts are still very much quad dominant, and whichever keeps you balanced better will likely have more predictable positive effects.
Im no Johnnie Candito but Im 6 2'. When I exclusively did high bar I got to a 500 squat and after trying low bar hit 515 after 3 squat workouts. I started getting good at it but then I felt like I wasnt getting as much back or quad activation and after switching to exclusively low bar my squat went back down 50lbs. Now I use mainly high bar and try the hardest variations and use low bar for quick peaking but that's just my anecdote and many people use it permanently successfully. I got weaker taking away highbar..
Don't feel bad! I've managed to leave the working world and gain a following and make a living off of my genetics by thinking outside the box with how I use them! That's more than some guys with GREAT genetics ever get out of the iron game! All in how you look at it!
Nick Wright i love it man. Shows that even-though one isnt blessed with genetics or gifted as a natural born talent in this world nothing can hold one back from working hard and achieving their dreams. That’s why I enjoy watching you.
ItsxMagiicGaming genetics don’t have anything to do with current bodybuilders today who are juiced on every drug in the book and stuffing their face. “Oh bUT mUSCLE inSERTions” yeah stop drinking the cool aid kiddo
Peter Carlson genetics plays a huge role. Idk what you are talking about. Take all the drugs you want but only the ones with elite genetics will win shows.
ItsxMagiicGaming There have been numerous studies showing that taking steroids while not working out and staying home all day, build more muscle than a natural athlete who is training every day
Channel's doing fine for being up as long as it has. All uploads reaching 18K+ and it's content I love making. There are 2 people I'm not taking opinions from.. People who have never gained so much as 5,000 views on a video trying to tell me how the game works.. And people that resort to stealing people who HAVE made a name for themselves, names as a username. Would be like a pilot taking flying advice from me..
@@NickWright Thats a Freudian Slip Nick. You know what i am saying is true and it triggered you hence why you took the time to write such a lengthy response.
Why? He's averaging around 20k views per video. Plus the occasional viral video every few months, (100k+). This is some extremely valuable content. I don't see any reason to rebrand
@@jockowillink1204 See, that's where you're wrong - I can be triggered simply because your comment was rude and beyond ignorant. When you have someone rudely knock your work while very blatantly having no clue what they're talking about, you'll understand.
@@NickWright I think there's a lot of fitness-newbies stumbling across your channel that just assume you built this strength over-night. They don't realize you've been in the game for 12+ years.
Needed this video, I’m trying to squat 600 lbs
She follows all the powerlifter n bodybuilders I follow 😘💪❤
Randy Le no doubt😊💪🏻
Squatting low bar is like a guilty pleasure for me as a bodybuilder lol
Best advice on how to squat I have ever found. A big thumbs up!
Thanks for this video!
I appreciate the cue to bend the bar around your body. It helped me with elbow pain.
all your tutorials are top notch, the cues and everything. I know because it took me years to get some deadlift cues down, took awhile to get the low bar squat and still trying to perfect bench but your videos are better than any other tutorials I have seen.
This man gives some of the best information on RUclips but doesn't get the views. Smh
Most underrated channel on RUclips x10000
Planning to back squat tomorrow for the first time since March, pray for me brahs. If I don't make it back know that I died doing what I loved, Living life on the edge.
did you make it?
Been waiting on this one, thanks Nick!
Congratulations on the crazy lifts bro you definitely have come a long way over the years 💯
Good shit Nick. Appreciate this, really helpful.
"The servant has to bend around the king " for the bar bending round the kingline ... thanks king.
Sick, yet helpful analogy!
I love the way you give tips you the best fr thank you they help me a lot
Great tutorial
Fantastic tutorial Nick , Soo many awesome Que-Tips before executing the squat. helped alot bro :)
very comprehensive thanks nick!
This is the best video on RUclips & it was so hard to find. Too bad it’s kinda long. I think that deters viewers
Leg day in the morning I am definitely trying this out. I have once before but I didn’t understand all the fundamentals. Never could understand how everyone else was so much stronger than me on squats but yet I’m im much stronger and bigger on nearly most things at my gym including deadlifts. Pisses my ego off
n00bie it does seem a lot better on my lower back the thing that I have to get used to is my wrists when I grip close. The second day I done squats I was able to do 365 where as I been uncomfortably stuck at 315 which is matched with my bench and that’s ridiculous to have squat and bench the same strength. I’m 235 I should be much stronger on legs.
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Appreciate the vid Nick
Fantastic squat video. Legit AF💯
Great video! Kudos on the 602lb squat at 198lbs.
Another great video!!! Have you ever tried the hook grip/thumbless grip on the low bar? I read about it in starting strength by Mark ripptoe & I don’t suffer from elbow pain. It builds a nice shelf back there as well.
No one loves Nick Wright at much as Nick Wright.
This is really good!
Thanks
Awesome vid, thanks boss
Im a low bar squatter and i have a black mark right across my back from the bar is there any way to prevent that
We all do lol
Since I'm not a competitive powerlifter I prefer high bar cause I feel it more in my legs and less in my lower back.
Wow this is a Great video. Just Subed
Love it!😍
Notification gang member 😎
Thank you.
I would say I probably have a hybrid squat, i place the bar midway between my traps Because!! I don’t have the mobility because of shoulder problems
How much do knee wraps actually help a squat?
I would say a pretty large amount considering the thickness and length of the wrap. Stick to knee sleeves for joint health and to stay raw.
You squatted 600 with Mark bell tho??
Do you do conjugate ?
At the end of the video, when you demonstrate 'chest up' (don't know if you exaggerated the position or not), doesn't this extend the lower spine too much? If your chest is too high, it seems that your lower back could hyperextend a bit too much. How do you know if your in this overly extended position?
Aweasome video Nick. One question, I recently trying high bar squatting and basically i do the same process as my low bar, like the hip hinge before the descend, do you find that can be beneficial or not?
I do the same thing. And my body goes a little forward like a low bar...
@@tdot2853 i stopped doing that, now I started my high bar squat with the cue of opening the knees and modesty aside, they are now fucking beautiful squats.
@@gustavolealgomes5448 are you saying your knees are pointing our and you're in a wider stance ? In at the gym now. I feel like doing that helps a lot. It's like sitting in a pocket with my hips
@@tdot2853 i simply cue the start of the movement like that and my hips naturally sit back and can be more upright and powerful
every time i do low bar my wrists end up hating me, just feels so awkward lol but i'm def stronger LB
i got here at 14 views, there was a time that was hard to do, now, not so much.
Again, test, decca, and food is the key. Not saying you use it but just saying.
Wondering what your guys thoughts are on this. I've only tried low bar twice and it did seem more natural to me but I've kept with high bar.
My goal is to squat 4 plates high bar and then switch to low bar and start competing in powerlifting.
Is building this base a good idea or should I just switch to low bar now as it seems to suit my leverages a lot better
Just do low bar. EMG studies show minimal difference in activation, both lifts are still very much quad dominant, and whichever keeps you balanced better will likely have more predictable positive effects.
Im no Johnnie Candito but Im 6 2'. When I exclusively did high bar I got to a 500 squat and after trying low bar hit 515 after 3 squat workouts. I started getting good at it but then I felt like I wasnt getting as much back or quad activation and after switching to exclusively low bar my squat went back down 50lbs. Now I use mainly high bar and try the hardest variations and use low bar for quick peaking but that's just my anecdote and many people use it permanently successfully. I got weaker taking away highbar..
How many takes was that with arianna 😆bcuz you can see she’s trying hard not to laugh
Haven’t checked out Nicks vids in a few years. When did he get this strong, god damn 😂 is he still Natty ?
No he is not ,he said it
mayank sharma He never said he is no longer natty. He even did a natural show a while back.
justin bronsky fair play to him, I remember when he plateaued a few years ago on his deadlift around 500lb it so now he’s much past that, good shit
@@mayanksharma7952 fake news
So this is what will happen if you dont skip leg day lol hahaha IMPRESSIVE DUDE over 3x body weight
Nick can you legally change your name? The RUclips results keep showing that sports broadcaster
Chiro,.,
Feels bad how he has such bad genetics. Years of lifting and looks that way. Such a hardworking guy. Some people are just shit outa of luck.
Don't feel bad! I've managed to leave the working world and gain a following and make a living off of my genetics by thinking outside the box with how I use them! That's more than some guys with GREAT genetics ever get out of the iron game! All in how you look at it!
Nick Wright i love it man. Shows that even-though one isnt blessed with genetics or gifted as a natural born talent in this world nothing can hold one back from working hard and achieving their dreams. That’s why I enjoy watching you.
ItsxMagiicGaming genetics don’t have anything to do with current bodybuilders today who are juiced on every drug in the book and stuffing their face. “Oh bUT mUSCLE inSERTions” yeah stop drinking the cool aid kiddo
Peter Carlson genetics plays a huge role. Idk what you are talking about. Take all the drugs you want but only the ones with elite genetics will win shows.
ItsxMagiicGaming There have been numerous studies showing that taking steroids while not working out and staying home all day, build more muscle than a natural athlete who is training every day
Time to re brand the channel or shut it down man.
Channel's doing fine for being up as long as it has. All uploads reaching 18K+ and it's content I love making. There are 2 people I'm not taking opinions from.. People who have never gained so much as 5,000 views on a video trying to tell me how the game works.. And people that resort to stealing people who HAVE made a name for themselves, names as a username. Would be like a pilot taking flying advice from me..
@@NickWright Thats a Freudian Slip Nick. You know what i am saying is true and it triggered you hence why you took the time to write such a lengthy response.
Why? He's averaging around 20k views per video. Plus the occasional viral video every few months, (100k+). This is some extremely valuable content. I don't see any reason to rebrand
@@jockowillink1204 See, that's where you're wrong - I can be triggered simply because your comment was rude and beyond ignorant. When you have someone rudely knock your work while very blatantly having no clue what they're talking about, you'll understand.
@@NickWright I am just a troll Nick. Dont feed the trolls. Keep up the good work dude. 😘
You take steroids. Don’t lie
So are all the guys that use a mono and squat 900 and 1000+ pounds not professionals? Just stop dude. You’re nothin special.
How much you squat?
Roids
Not hating here but you put a horrible image on the fitness community by claiming to be natural. Unsubscribed.
Did someone do a video on me recently? Getting a lot of these comments all of a sudden.. I don't mind. Just curious.
@@NickWright I think there's a lot of fitness-newbies stumbling across your channel that just assume you built this strength over-night. They don't realize you've been in the game for 12+ years.