Hope you all enjoy this video! If you want to scrub to a specific part in the video here are my timestamps: 0:24 equipment 2:26 setup 2:29 high bar vs low bar 4:02 grip width / hand placement 4:37 foot width / angle 5:23 elbow positioning 5:40 execution 5:46 breathing / bracing 6:49 walkout 7:10 forward knee travel in the squat 8:18 controlling the descent 8:39 foot rooting and control
One of the best bits of advice I've ever heard when it comes to squat depth is to pay close attention to your lower back instead of your knees. If you are (like me) less flexible, then going just below parallel is the best I can do without starting to round my lower back (which is super bad for you). So, ignore anyone that says "X depth is the best" because it all depends on your body. Some people can't go all the way down, and others may even find deep squats easier than parallel due to hip flexibility.
I had an instance where a trainer suggested that I could do a lower squat... years down the road I am now a wayyy more advanced in my lifting journey (I am almost a certified personal trainer). I learned that I am hyper mobile. THANK GOD I never took that advice. Just goes to show not all trainers are capable of training..
I was teen-age lifter in the 80's and held the men's state record in the squat in my weight class for 7 years. If I could have done a video back then it would have looked just like this. Great job.
Face a wall and get your feet against it. Now try to squat. Now, step away from the wall and squat again. That should explain your concern, especially when you're lifting heavy if your knees don't go past your toes you'll be damaging your lower back.
@@icvillanueva5607 It's still not the correct form regardless of exercising with or without weights. You might not feel it in the beginning but eventually the pain will come.
I'm surprised with some of the negative reviews. I was so impressed with the ruclips.net/user/postUgkxMwYg0MOXR4M-oGeyBsNSYe1aPOUoRH6D cage that I got the lat pulldown attachment that goes with it. It is equally outstanding. I don't have one complaint other than putting it together is a job. The instructions and packaging of the parts are very well designed and organized. Also, I stripped and damaged the pull down cable the first day, admitting it was my stupid fault, and they quickly replaced it at no charge. I'm 6'5, 280lbs and fit in the cage just fine. Glenn B
This is AMAZING quality and instruction hands down. I've been squatting for a good while and finally have been able to squat 135 pounds which I am so happy about. However I feel like my form has detoriated over time and I wanted a refresher..thank you!!!!
No harm mentioning the Strong Strong supply - the knee wraps are absolutely superb. Need to look at a new belt next as I’ve shrunk a bit in the trunk!!
if you continue to lose weight, then size down on the belt! They have A TON of velcro, and a large surface area even after the actual belt. So a larger lifter can sometimes wear the size S or M and still get what they need, but sizing up is not ideal, so a smaller lifter would have a hard time fitting a M or L and up.
I just started lifting and your content has been so helpful! My biggest concern has been the possibly of hurting myself but I've been able to follow your content and learn so much! Thank you! You've got no idea how much a game changer this is for a beginner!
I used to really like Alan’s videos. However, I lost respect for Alan when he went after Bret Contreras. Bret addresses totally different training goals- the “air humping the bar” comment on hip thrusts was totally uncalled for- if Alan would do that to a friend, I have to wonder about Alan’s motivations and how he would treat a stranger.
I’m a fat girl and have only ever done bench presses with a barbell in the gym. Thanks for the virus we are all working out from home now, and I now own my own barbell and I’m excited to get to work. This video is SOOOOO HELPFUL
Yes yes yes I am so excited to watch this. I did uplifted and my form got so much better but the squat is still the lift I struggle with the most. Thanks so much for making this
One of the most helpful hints that I've found works for me is the advice to push the bar back into your traps while envisioning driving the soles of your feet through the floor. You can envisage them both at the same time and, for me at least, it results in a smoother rise to the standing position. I've been doing it for awhile, but I can't remember if I originally heard it from you. I probably did.
@Hugh Janis I didn't mean it that way. I'm working out a lot and training a lot on my arms to get stronger, and actually powerlifting does help you gain bigger biceps if your working correctly. Just a statement.
This video really helped me. I think I will finally be able to get more weight on the bar. First day I squatted 80 lbs; may not seem like much to many but it was a huge accomplishment for me today. Thank you @megsquats. 😊
I Struggled with my squats for a little while. Was not until I watched this video that I actually did a successful squat. Thank you so much it helped me out. (New subscriber) Keep up with the awesome content.
I really enjoyed that you went over the different forms of squats instead of just advertising or saying "my way is the right way." I'm a low bar lifter and my form was spot on with what you described. Thank you!!! (:
This is a great video Meg! My squat form got a lot better throughout 2018, and I finally squatted more than my body weight! Thanks for getting a barbell in my hands and inspiring me to prioritize having fun when I’m training ❤️ u
. . .Intra-abdominal pressure, by breathing in before the lift before a moderately forceful attempted exhalation against a closed airway you can create the Valsalva effect by which can help you lift the more weight but also can possibly makes the lift safer as meg said. The belt provides a proprioceptive cue to your torso.
Love the tip about pushing traps up! Can't wait to try this next workout, along with some of the other tips. Thanks for being awesome! I'm a lady with looong femurs and short torso, so the squat was super tough. Kept getting scolded for leaning too far forward and kept getting the "stick your butt out more" tip, which would lead to falling down. It is physics, folks. Finally figured out I simply need to keep a much wider stance and my feet angled out. Felt weird at first, since it was so different than the friends I work out with, but I'm slowly getting better! Been limited to KB squats for a while now so I can get the proper form fully ingrained so I bet I'll really notice if I lean forward once I go back to the barbell.
squatting takes practice and patience. The fact that you realize and are aware that your body is different is a great place to start. If you had a trainer they should have also noticed that.. and not had you push yourself where you would fall down. I had a similar experience... still working on my squat.
OMG! Really loved watching this!!! Actually started following you because of this! Best training content ever💯⬆️ please do MORE of these! So much on Instagram is nonsense posing! So please keep doing this ❤️👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼please put videos for Beginners- especially all your video notes on femur length and discussing how we are all different and explaining everyone’s position is OK due to body shape was so helpful and encouraging !!! Please continue ☑️☑️☑️
Thanks Meg. Excellent instruction. I'm a rank beginner, old, very tall, and with tight hips. And today was the first time I got below 90 degrees with reasonable form. Awesome!
THANK YOU MEG!!!! I have been lifting for about a year but squatting has been tough for me. I'd love more videos like this, maybe one on squat depth???
After an hour of searching, I find the BEST tutorial video for somebody who has been scared of squats for years. You literally addressed every question I had in one video. THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Why am I so late to Meg and this video! I love your flexible approach without nonsense absolute rules. I have long femurs, short upper body and low ankle mobility so I always found the standard squat pose uncomfortable and unbalanced for me. This video is so useful and empowering for a beginner.
Amazing video. Excited to share w my pals. If you ever have time maybe do a 2.0 with tips for slightly more advanced lifters like benefits of focusing on eccentrics/concentric/isometrics in training, fixing a butt wink, knee valgus, etc. If you have already done this I’m sorry lol I have watched MOST but not all of your videos. Thanks for this!!
Meg made a great point about how you will be squatting depending on if you go with a high bar or low bar? Strength coach Mark Rippetoe in his videos failed to mention that whereas Meg provides clarity on that.
Kelly starrett put out a quick video a while ago with some good foot/ankle placement cueing for squats, namely that the goal of “gripping the floor” or “spreading the floor” is actually trying to maintain an even lateral placement of the ankle joint over the foot and that there is a tendency to over-cue. So, basically engage however you like to get your glutes firing, but keep an eye on your ankle placement laterally on over your foot. Thanks for the video, I’m jumping back in after not lifting for 7 years, it’s amazing how much more solid body mechanics information there is now than then, thanks for contributing to it!
loved watching this!! you are so informative and really explain things so well. thank you for this content -- it was exactly what I needed to watch as a mini snack break 💜
Love that your head isn’t up in the air. A lot of the perfect squat form videos crank that neck and bend the spine. This is a much better example of how not to end up at the chiropractor and with life long back problems.
What i like about this video is you cover helpful equipment used during the exercise, this really jumped out at me because i have an issue with my knee. Most videos i see don’t cover that kind of stuff.
My coach has told me to also pretend to push the ground apart from between your feet!! Don’t know the exact mechanics behind it but I can tell you I definitely feel it more in my gluteus when I do !!
different cue to reach the same effect of 'grabbing the floor with your feet' great one! It's funny when I coach lifters one cue just doesn't vibe with someone, and that same one is exactly what someone needs to hear. Sounds like your coach is killing it!
Meg. Wow, been a while to tune in with you. I haven’t lifted in months now, my gym closed down blah blah but I just wanted to say I’ve been avoiding your vids because I’m hating this non lifting 😭So coooooool to check in with you x
I use high bar on my heaviest squats solely because I balance better with it and have an easier time avoiding low back injury. That said, I usually practice low bar more often to improve balance, increase muscle engagement and gain experience in the lowest possible squat position as well as confidence sitting back. For advice, I know alot of people are anti-box when starting out. I suggest using a box just below your lowest position (I use a 12 inch box). On your first squat each set go all the way down to the box just to expand your range of motion and to feel safe going through your full range of motion. For the rest of the set you know your box is there, but you don't use it.
Well...I guess I need new shoes.😁 Seriously this would explain why I sometimes feels so "wobbly" when I squat. I thought it was because my ankles are kinda too flexible...😅 Sometimes I'm worried to fall backwards (like there's too much weight on the heels) the tip with gripping the floor is very helpful too. I'll try it out tomorrow.
I'm just starting out and don't even have weight plates yet, just the bar, and I finally feel like I did a squat right for the first time! THANK YOU!!!!
I’m in a lifting team for my school and I started this year. I’m super nervous for our meets but lately my squat has been one of my biggest trouble. Thank you so much
I do the “low bar” one and I’ve been criticized for doing it “the wrong way”. I’ve been working out for almost 7 yrs seriously and I have never felt any discomfort in my back so I guess I just keep squatting that way. I feel very comfortable doing it that way.
Wow! Thank you, Meg! I always used to feel squats in my lower back (thought it was from my mild kyphosis) so I'd always avoid them, but since fixing my form using your video, I haven't had any pains ANYWHERE!
GIRL THIS VIDEO issoo amazing! i have been weight lifting for a year or so and i've never had proper training on how to squat even though i can squat, when i squat heavier weight i always have a feeling i'm going to do something wrong im scared to get injured so i've looked at endless videos on youtube on how to squat ..i have to say i have never found a video that pleased my doubts on squatting mainly because i know that squatting is one of the most compound exercise there is..i always came across THE BASIC squat tutorial like if a squat was so basic.. anyways this video is awesome very informative it literally hit every point i needed to know about squatting and i'm so happy i found you i can finally say i've been squatting correctly and im even more happy that this video is coming from a fellow girlfriend and not a guy lol def subscribed and THUMBS UP
I know its awkward but you could (depending on your gym situation) try and ask someone stronger to spot you... I feel your pain. I'm at a point now too where I am afraid to push myself because I HATE asking for a spotter. its a love hate relationship. I just want the gains! haha
I feel like I'm actually better at barbell squats than bodyweight squats - I have an easier time with keeping upright with a barbell (?!). I have long legs to torso ratio so I lean forward quite a bit doing bodyweight without heels lifted (heels lifted they're basically perfect lol) and I have good hip/ankle mobility. After watching this I realized my BW squat looks a lot like yours! I powerlifted in college and literally never really noticed this discrepancy - WTF!? lol
Good content. I am training for Masters Nationals (OLY Lifting) in Salt Lake City in March. I need to get stronger. My squat is getting much stronger. No one has ever really given me a real 1,2 3 on squatting. This video really helps. I am doing a hatch squat program and hope to make another PR at the end of the program. THANKS MEG!
I am a beginner, wanting to go into the gym for the first few times. It's really intimidating to go in there not knowing what to do and looking like a fool when you do do it. Really thank God for you - for this video, all the effective yet concise anecdotes that you gave (even the walk out which is extremely intimidating) :>
I watched this video yesterday before I had my heavy leg day and hit a new PR! Thanks for breaking it down! It's always refreshing to take a step back and truly focus on form!
Can someone tell me the difference in wearing heeled vs flat shoes? I'm new to barbell squats since I've been too afraid about my form, so this video is super useful!
I should have gone over this (there is a ton more to go over, but I tried to make this concise). With the heel, you experience more knee flexion while the ankle has to dorsiflex less. This is especially good for people with limited ankle mobility, although I've seen people with great ankle mobility still use a heel. It is extremely difficult for me to be in the right front squat position (even more of an upright torso) without a heel. You'll sometimes see people using a small 5lb/2.5lb plate under their heels to achieve the same effect.
megsquats Great thank you! For some reason I assumed they were for more “pro” lifters, but I might give it a go since my ankles aren’t very mobile. First barbell squat coming soon!!💪🏻
Just use the 5lb plate under your heel as meg suggested. It is cheaper - and if you continue squatting, you can make the investment later. The point is that your weight is on your heels, not your toes (unless you are training for ballet with plié squats?)
Your chucks are the same shade of beige as the “white” part of mine 😂😂 you need a mr clean magic eraser sponsorship Edit: I have to do a wider stance, I wonder if I would prefer low bar, Ive never tried it....
These pants are a test run for a custom legging we are making at Strong Strong Supply Co. unfortunately they're unavailable. The tops are from Lululemon!
Thanks so much for this. I just started with machines about 6 months ago and I know I need to graduate to weights soon, but it's so intimidating! This helps a lot, but I really have a feeling you'd still want a coach to verify your form at least once.
Hope you all enjoy this video! If you want to scrub to a specific part in the video here are my timestamps:
0:24 equipment 2:26 setup 2:29 high bar vs low bar 4:02 grip width / hand placement 4:37 foot width / angle 5:23 elbow positioning 5:40 execution 5:46 breathing / bracing 6:49 walkout 7:10 forward knee travel in the squat 8:18 controlling the descent 8:39 foot rooting and control
I approve the message above...100%. All in :)
Git gud scrub jk
Breading,bracing portion i liked most thanks
Do you have a Caliroll tutorial?
Great video as always. And you happen to be so beautiful as well! 😚
Introducing my gf to weight lifting and im so glad for these videos because there are a lot of women out there intimidated by the gym. Thank you.
w boyfriend
How'd it go bro? She jacked yet?
As a girl going to the gym, I confirm, we need more girls at the gym!!
Please do this for deadlift and bench. I’m a newish lifter and found this very helpful! Thank you!
Lots of requests to do other ones. Thank you for the support :-)
yessss please!
Please do a video!!! More of these are super helpful!!!! Has changed my entire squat routine
YESS A DEADLIFT ONE PLEASE!
Keep the good work..
One of the best bits of advice I've ever heard when it comes to squat depth is to pay close attention to your lower back instead of your knees. If you are (like me) less flexible, then going just below parallel is the best I can do without starting to round my lower back (which is super bad for you). So, ignore anyone that says "X depth is the best" because it all depends on your body. Some people can't go all the way down, and others may even find deep squats easier than parallel due to hip flexibility.
I had an instance where a trainer suggested that I could do a lower squat... years down the road I am now a wayyy more advanced in my lifting journey (I am almost a certified personal trainer). I learned that I am hyper mobile. THANK GOD I never took that advice. Just goes to show not all trainers are capable of training..
@@KeelanTatarliovvvvv
What does that mean and what would have happened if u went lower?
i agree with ur last sentence. Deep squats feel so much better for me. When i do parallel squats it is so hard for me to come back up for some reason.
I was teen-age lifter in the 80's and held the men's state record in the squat in my weight class for 7 years. If I could have done a video back then it would have looked just like this. Great job.
I'm glad she addressed the knees over toes thing. I'm always looking to see if my toes are going over my knees when I squat.
Face a wall and get your feet against it.
Now try to squat.
Now, step away from the wall and squat again.
That should explain your concern, especially when you're lifting heavy if your knees don't go past your toes you'll be damaging your lower back.
It all about making sure the bar path is over midfoot. How you are built will determine where the knees go.
I also only have my heels on the ground which is kind of weird.
@@blueskynet7926 what if I don't lift any but doing only regular squat?
@@icvillanueva5607 It's still not the correct form regardless of exercising with or without weights. You might not feel it in the beginning but eventually the pain will come.
Holy heck finally someone not referring me to “their program” “their book” or “their website” before the actual video starts
I'm surprised with some of the negative reviews. I was so impressed with the ruclips.net/user/postUgkxMwYg0MOXR4M-oGeyBsNSYe1aPOUoRH6D cage that I got the lat pulldown attachment that goes with it. It is equally outstanding. I don't have one complaint other than putting it together is a job. The instructions and packaging of the parts are very well designed and organized. Also, I stripped and damaged the pull down cable the first day, admitting it was my stupid fault, and they quickly replaced it at no charge. I'm 6'5, 280lbs and fit in the cage just fine. Glenn B
PLEASE do videos like this for each lift, I NEED IT 😭❤️
Yes cant wait to see a bench and deadlift one.
Ageeed!!!!!
Maybe even not the big 3 like hip thrusts or ohp
Karly McGuffin check out Exercise for Australiaruclips.net/video/-T_8HH8burg/видео.html its definitely worth your time.
Girl I have watched probably 15 squat videos and this was the BEST one I’ve seen. The way you addressed high bar low bar differences really helped me!
I’m probably going to watch this 10 more times. I definitely need this because I know my squat form needs help. Thanks you meg
I appreciate the extra views :-) :-)
You make this look so easy! I tried it for the first time in the gym today and felt like it was all wrong! Will keep trying 🤞🏻
PLEASE do this for the other compound movements! this was soooo helpful
fangirling cuz you liked my comment :D
This is AMAZING quality and instruction hands down. I've been squatting for a good while and finally have been able to squat 135 pounds which I am so happy about. However I feel like my form has detoriated over time and I wanted a refresher..thank you!!!!
No harm mentioning the Strong Strong supply - the knee wraps are absolutely superb. Need to look at a new belt next as I’ve shrunk a bit in the trunk!!
if you continue to lose weight, then size down on the belt! They have A TON of velcro, and a large surface area even after the actual belt. So a larger lifter can sometimes wear the size S or M and still get what they need, but sizing up is not ideal, so a smaller lifter would have a hard time fitting a M or L and up.
I struggled with squats until I got a great trainer but this point by point run through was exceptionally helpful refresher
I just started lifting and your content has been so helpful! My biggest concern has been the possibly of hurting myself but I've been able to follow your content and learn so much! Thank you! You've got no idea how much a game changer this is for a beginner!
This video and the one Alan Thrall did are my favorite on the squat.
I love Alan!
Train untamed!
alan thrall is great, I think she has done some videos with him on his channel... not to sure though..
I used to really like Alan’s videos. However, I lost respect for Alan when he went after Bret Contreras. Bret addresses totally different training goals- the “air humping the bar” comment on hip thrusts was totally uncalled for- if Alan would do that to a friend, I have to wonder about Alan’s motivations and how he would treat a stranger.
The breathing lesson was EXTREMELY helpful. Thank you!!!
Please do one for deadlifts!! you rock
Jordan Tucker check out Exercise for Australiaruclips.net/video/-T_8HH8burg/видео.html its definitely worth your time.
I came here because I was getting laughed at at planet fitness lol
:(
This is why I’m scared of the weights section 😂
PLSS i have to start lifting today bc i’m doing lacrosse and i hate squatting 😩‼️
Hey we all have to start somewhere, they weren’t born knowing the right way to do it either 🤍🤍🤍 much love to you
This is why I have avoided the weight section!! Ugh I want to go so bad but it’s always full of men
Please do more of this Meg. I remember your old old videos are just like this and i enjoyed watching them
I’m a fat girl and have only ever done bench presses with a barbell in the gym. Thanks for the virus we are all working out from home now, and I now own my own barbell and I’m excited to get to work. This video is SOOOOO HELPFUL
Yes yes yes I am so excited to watch this. I did uplifted and my form got so much better but the squat is still the lift I struggle with the most. Thanks so much for making this
practice makes the most difference!!
False: Chucks must be crusty. The crust is built up gains through which you may channel the power of your ancestors.
Yes!!!!!!
Andrew Johnson check out Exercise for Australiaruclips.net/video/-T_8HH8burg/видео.html its definitely worth your time.
One of the most helpful hints that I've found works for me is the advice to push the bar back into your traps while envisioning driving the soles of your feet through the floor. You can envisage them both at the same time and, for me at least, it results in a smoother rise to the standing position. I've been doing it for awhile, but I can't remember if I originally heard it from you. I probably did.
I should have more correctly said 'push your traps back into the bar'.
*Can't squat with bad form if you don't squat*
Fact! However, it means you're picking up things with your back.. like a clothes basket from the floor. Team strong back😉
your channel name is american powerlifter but u dont squat ??????????
@@TheIrockyousuck my comment is not meant to be taken literally lol. I hit 410x3 today
@@jamescellio6504 I'm starting powerlifting and need new tips to gain bicep muscles 💪
@Hugh Janis I didn't mean it that way. I'm working out a lot and training a lot on my arms to get stronger, and actually powerlifting does help you gain bigger biceps if your working correctly. Just a statement.
Thanks for inspiring women to get stronger. It will change so many lives!
Get strong people!
This video really helped me. I think I will finally be able to get more weight on the bar. First day I squatted 80 lbs; may not seem like much to many but it was a huge accomplishment for me today. Thank you @megsquats. 😊
It's simple i see new MEGSQUATS i click thumbs up and then watch.... Like always very informative video💪💪
I Struggled with my squats for a little while. Was not until I watched this video that I actually did a successful squat. Thank you so much it helped me out. (New subscriber) Keep up with the awesome content.
Keep it up! this video will definitely keep you going!
I really enjoyed that you went over the different forms of squats instead of just advertising or saying "my way is the right way." I'm a low bar lifter and my form was spot on with what you described. Thank you!!! (:
This is a great video Meg! My squat form got a lot better throughout 2018, and I finally squatted more than my body weight! Thanks for getting a barbell in my hands and inspiring me to prioritize having fun when I’m training ❤️ u
Respect
. . .Intra-abdominal pressure, by breathing in before the lift before a moderately forceful attempted exhalation against a closed airway you can create the Valsalva effect by which can help you lift the more weight but also can possibly makes the lift safer as meg said. The belt provides a proprioceptive cue to your torso.
Love the tip about pushing traps up! Can't wait to try this next workout, along with some of the other tips. Thanks for being awesome!
I'm a lady with looong femurs and short torso, so the squat was super tough. Kept getting scolded for leaning too far forward and kept getting the "stick your butt out more" tip, which would lead to falling down. It is physics, folks. Finally figured out I simply need to keep a much wider stance and my feet angled out. Felt weird at first, since it was so different than the friends I work out with, but I'm slowly getting better! Been limited to KB squats for a while now so I can get the proper form fully ingrained so I bet I'll really notice if I lean forward once I go back to the barbell.
squatting takes practice and patience. The fact that you realize and are aware that your body is different is a great place to start. If you had a trainer they should have also noticed that.. and not had you push yourself where you would fall down. I had a similar experience... still working on my squat.
I have this exact issue! I find deadlifts and other exercises way easier!
This is a terrific vid for squats. I'm 47 and plan to begin lifting weights at the gym now. Thank you so much for this. I hope I'm successful🏋️♀️🏅💪
OMG! Really loved watching this!!! Actually started following you because of this! Best training content ever💯⬆️ please do MORE of these! So much on Instagram is nonsense posing! So please keep doing this ❤️👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼please put videos for Beginners- especially all your video notes on femur length and discussing how we are all different and explaining everyone’s position is OK due to body shape was so helpful and encouraging !!! Please continue ☑️☑️☑️
Thank you so much for the compliment :-)
megsquats thank you!!! Just updated my post with extra notes!!! Will be telling all my female friends about this in London ☑️☑️☑️thank you again 💕
Thanks Meg. Excellent instruction. I'm a rank beginner, old, very tall, and with tight hips. And today was the first time I got below 90 degrees with reasonable form. Awesome!
THANK YOU MEG!!!! I have been lifting for about a year but squatting has been tough for me. I'd love more videos like this, maybe one on squat depth???
After an hour of searching, I find the BEST tutorial video for somebody who has been scared of squats for years. You literally addressed every question I had in one video. THANK YOU SO MUCH!
This was a great breakdown of an exercise I was very scared of for a long time. Thanks!!
Why am I so late to Meg and this video! I love your flexible approach without nonsense absolute rules. I have long femurs, short upper body and low ankle mobility so I always found the standard squat pose uncomfortable and unbalanced for me. This video is so useful and empowering for a beginner.
Amazing video. Excited to share w my pals. If you ever have time maybe do a 2.0 with tips for slightly more advanced lifters like benefits of focusing on eccentrics/concentric/isometrics in training, fixing a butt wink, knee valgus, etc. If you have already done this I’m sorry lol I have watched MOST but not all of your videos. Thanks for this!!
I agree! It took me soooo freakin long to correct my butt wink, I didn't notice it until I really started filming myself..
This is wonderful. Covered all about Squat. A person can do a perfect Squat with this video.
Please do the same type of video for doing deadlifts🙏🏾
Meg made a great point about how you will be squatting depending on if you go with a high bar or low bar? Strength coach Mark Rippetoe in his videos failed to mention that whereas Meg provides clarity on that.
This was so helpful oh my goodness I didn’t know a thing 🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️
now you're pretty much a pro!
C Stottie check out Exercise for Australiaruclips.net/video/-T_8HH8burg/видео.html its definitely worth your time.
Kelly starrett put out a quick video a while ago with some good foot/ankle placement cueing for squats, namely that the goal of “gripping the floor” or “spreading the floor” is actually trying to maintain an even lateral placement of the ankle joint over the foot and that there is a tendency to over-cue. So, basically engage however you like to get your glutes firing, but keep an eye on your ankle placement laterally on over your foot.
Thanks for the video, I’m jumping back in after not lifting for 7 years, it’s amazing how much more solid body mechanics information there is now than then, thanks for contributing to it!
loved watching this!! you are so informative and really explain things so well. thank you for this content -- it was exactly what I needed to watch as a mini snack break 💜
Love that your head isn’t up in the air. A lot of the perfect squat form videos crank that neck and bend the spine. This is a much better example of how not to end up at the chiropractor and with life long back problems.
Ive made so many notes so that i can perfect my squat! This was perfect!
What i like about this video is you cover helpful equipment used during the exercise, this really jumped out at me because i have an issue with my knee. Most videos i see don’t cover that kind of stuff.
I bringe watched so many of your videos now and just realized that you and Adele have a similar face structure.
I get that all the time. Thank you. I love her. Just need to work on my singing voice.
My coach has told me to also pretend to push the ground apart from between your feet!! Don’t know the exact mechanics behind it but I can tell you I definitely feel it more in my gluteus when I do !!
different cue to reach the same effect of 'grabbing the floor with your feet' great one! It's funny when I coach lifters one cue just doesn't vibe with someone, and that same one is exactly what someone needs to hear. Sounds like your coach is killing it!
I'm still watching, but wanted to say thank you for creating this video I'm just starting my journey again and my butt needs some work lol.💕
finally someone with detail and easy to understand made a video
Meg. Wow, been a while to tune in with you. I haven’t lifted in months now, my gym closed down blah blah but I just wanted to say I’ve been avoiding your vids because I’m hating this non lifting 😭So coooooool to check in with you x
Every newbie at the gym should have to watch this!!!!
Saturday my squats day, thanks for the video on right time upload 😘😘😘😘😘
enjoy training!
Thank god I found this vid bc the over the no knees over toes myth was messing with my form. Thx.
Yes the knees over the toes is completely normal.
Damn gurl this squat form is turning on my glutes.
I use high bar on my heaviest squats solely because I balance better with it and have an easier time avoiding low back injury. That said, I usually practice low bar more often to improve balance, increase muscle engagement and gain experience in the lowest possible squat position as well as confidence sitting back.
For advice, I know alot of people are anti-box when starting out. I suggest using a box just below your lowest position (I use a 12 inch box). On your first squat each set go all the way down to the box just to expand your range of motion and to feel safe going through your full range of motion. For the rest of the set you know your box is there, but you don't use it.
Well...I guess I need new shoes.😁
Seriously this would explain why I sometimes feels so "wobbly" when I squat. I thought it was because my ankles are kinda too flexible...😅
Sometimes I'm worried to fall backwards (like there's too much weight on the heels) the tip with gripping the floor is very helpful too. I'll try it out tomorrow.
I'm glad it helped!! I didn't mention it in the video, but Target, or Wal-Mart will have off-brand style converse :-)
I'm just starting out and don't even have weight plates yet, just the bar, and I finally feel like I did a squat right for the first time! THANK YOU!!!!
Love this! Info packed and to the point!
optimum hand placement and elbow angle is so underrated, it just tightens everything up nicely
love this video!! Thanks for explaining it so well!
pefect. i avoided squats because i didn't want to injure myself. this helps ALOT
That's quite informative and very well explained :)
I’m in a lifting team for my school and I started this year. I’m super nervous for our meets but lately my squat has been one of my biggest trouble. Thank you so much
Hi ! This is such a great video. Could you please do one explaining deadlift ? I'm afraid I'm "squatting" my deadlift lately :o
Thanks :)
I do the “low bar” one and I’ve been criticized for doing it “the wrong way”. I’ve been working out for almost 7 yrs seriously and I have never felt any discomfort in my back so I guess I just keep squatting that way. I feel very comfortable doing it that way.
It is the wrong way. For me ;P for you it is the right probably. Personal/body type preference. I hate those self-appointed experts.
Hugely enjoyed this one, informative and concise. Hoping there will be a video on bench and dl too!
Thank you, just brilliant, I get told all the time that I don’t squat right, I’m low bar,
& wide stance 🙏🏽 perfect watch
My mom supports me so that’s the only support I need. #dadissues
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Great great great video!!!! I will be sharing with my beginner lifter friends as well. Thank you for the content!!!
i am super unfit and just starting, i am struggling so much to go that low T_T
You are the best teacher ever. Each part each point was explained so well that it can't get better. Thank you..
Awesome video!!!
Wow! Thank you, Meg! I always used to feel squats in my lower back (thought it was from my mild kyphosis) so I'd always avoid them, but since fixing my form using your video, I haven't had any pains ANYWHERE!
Great video sent to my clients
Thank you for sharing!
Great refresher for the basics
This has been one of the most helpful squatting videos I've found
GIRL THIS VIDEO issoo amazing! i have been weight lifting for a year or so and i've never had proper training on how to squat even though i can squat, when i squat heavier weight i always have a feeling i'm going to do something wrong im scared to get injured so i've looked at endless videos on youtube on how to squat ..i have to say i have never found a video that pleased my doubts on squatting mainly because i know that squatting is one of the most compound exercise there is..i always came across THE BASIC squat tutorial like if a squat was so basic.. anyways this video is awesome very informative it literally hit every point i needed to know about squatting and i'm so happy i found you i can finally say i've been squatting correctly and im even more happy that this video is coming from a fellow girlfriend and not a guy lol def subscribed and THUMBS UP
I know its awkward but you could (depending on your gym situation) try and ask someone stronger to spot you... I feel your pain. I'm at a point now too where I am afraid to push myself because I HATE asking for a spotter. its a love hate relationship. I just want the gains! haha
I feel like I'm actually better at barbell squats than bodyweight squats - I have an easier time with keeping upright with a barbell (?!). I have long legs to torso ratio so I lean forward quite a bit doing bodyweight without heels lifted (heels lifted they're basically perfect lol) and I have good hip/ankle mobility. After watching this I realized my BW squat looks a lot like yours! I powerlifted in college and literally never really noticed this discrepancy - WTF!? lol
This is normal!! I didn't include them but there were a few clips of me doing a bodyweight squat and I almost fell over. lol
megsquats I was literally watching like "oh thank God" because yesterday I obsessively worked for like 10 minutes on "fixing" it hahaha
Good content. I am training for Masters Nationals (OLY Lifting) in Salt Lake City in March. I need to get stronger. My squat is getting much stronger. No one has ever really given me a real 1,2 3 on squatting. This video really helps. I am doing a hatch squat program and hope to make another PR at the end of the program. THANKS MEG!
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a true friend
I am a beginner, wanting to go into the gym for the first few times. It's really intimidating to go in there not knowing what to do and looking like a fool when you do do it. Really thank God for you - for this video, all the effective yet concise anecdotes that you gave (even the walk out which is extremely intimidating) :>
continue tutorial video pls!!!
I watched this video yesterday before I had my heavy leg day and hit a new PR! Thanks for breaking it down! It's always refreshing to take a step back and truly focus on form!
Can someone tell me the difference in wearing heeled vs flat shoes? I'm new to barbell squats since I've been too afraid about my form, so this video is super useful!
I should have gone over this (there is a ton more to go over, but I tried to make this concise). With the heel, you experience more knee flexion while the ankle has to dorsiflex less. This is especially good for people with limited ankle mobility, although I've seen people with great ankle mobility still use a heel. It is extremely difficult for me to be in the right front squat position (even more of an upright torso) without a heel.
You'll sometimes see people using a small 5lb/2.5lb plate under their heels to achieve the same effect.
megsquats Great thank you! For some reason I assumed they were for more “pro” lifters, but I might give it a go since my ankles aren’t very mobile. First barbell squat coming soon!!💪🏻
Just use the 5lb plate under your heel as meg suggested. It is cheaper - and if you continue squatting, you can make the investment later. The point is that your weight is on your heels, not your toes (unless you are training for ballet with plié squats?)
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Easily the most helpful squats video I’ve come across! Very informative with clear explanations. Thank you.
Your chucks are the same shade of beige as the “white” part of mine 😂😂 you need a mr clean magic eraser sponsorship
Edit: I have to do a wider stance, I wonder if I would prefer low bar, Ive never tried it....
lol yes they are pathetic. I would play around when you have some spare time in the gym!
I was thinking the same thing! I do a wide stance due to my bad knees.
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Literally did my first squats yesterday. Super useful video, thank you!
You should start listing where your workout clothes/sports bras are from
These pants are a test run for a custom legging we are making at Strong Strong Supply Co. unfortunately they're unavailable. The tops are from Lululemon!
Thanks so much for this. I just started with machines about 6 months ago and I know I need to graduate to weights soon, but it's so intimidating! This helps a lot, but I really have a feeling you'd still want a coach to verify your form at least once.
This was sooo informative!!! What brand are your red leggings?! 😍😍
teaching is good, I’m a newish lifter and found this very helpful! Thank you!
wonderwoman is in da' place bro XD
thkx
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This is one of the best "how to squat properly" videos I've ever seen. 💪🧡👏
What did you enjoy most?
@@sean.momentum I know it will sound like a cop-out if I say "all of it," but that's literally true in this case.
@@voodielife6308 no that’s okay! It’s awesome to hear that!