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@jackhammer6584

3 жыл бұрын

I can’t hold the barbell on my back as you hold at 7:19. I have a problem on my rotator cuffs. How can I improve my mobility to put the barbell on my back? Thanks

I feel attacked every time I watch a Squat University video because I feel like I've been doing everything wrong. 😂

You are awesome Doc! Thank you for these videos. I now realize how terrible my mobility really is... Honestly never knew I needed this much help. Much appreciated. 👍🏼

I don't think I can thank you enough, this week has not been the best for my lifts, as the gym is a huge piece of my life, it affects me when I'm not making any progress. However, I gave a try to your warm up this day. Last week my squat was 80kg (176.5 pounds) at 8 reps. Today, 80kg at 10 reps felt too light. I didn't program anything but hit a PR of 90kg (198.5 pounds) at 4 reps. THANK YOU!! You can't imagine the happiness I'm going through.

great drills. wish more people would be doing these. keep up the good work!

I was waiting for you to squat the barbell at the end of the video

@hanmorgan1169

3 жыл бұрын

lol😂 that weight plates are not for him

@padalecki267

3 жыл бұрын

@@hanmorgan1169 low weight tho

@anonimogonzalezperez4951

3 жыл бұрын

Me too, though more probable he can squat much more than that weight.

@laggers54

2 жыл бұрын

Too much weight his best for 1 rep is the bar

@danielhenderson762

2 жыл бұрын

@@padalecki267 for strength athletes. But 140kg+ squat is really good for the average joe and will out lift most people you know

This video popped up last time when I was going to do my deadlifts and fun fact. Squat tips improve my deadlift and make it pain free. Thank you Dr. Aaron

Always appreciate your work

straight to info n no bullshit. keep up that good work

Great content! Thank you.

Anything you can comment on Haglund's deformity? Really messing with my mobility where I am unable to even reach parallel.

bro u are killing it !

Very concise. Helpful!

I've been struggling with the squat for the past 3 months, I'm in pain if I go over 65 while my bench has skyrocketed. I have worked on my form and understand it a lot better I hope I can finally start climbing

1:30 looks really fun, I LOL-ed 😂😂

Very important to watch thanks 🙏

Great video as usual Aaron. Thanks 🙏. Can you do a simpler video for the upper body?

@SquatUniversity

4 жыл бұрын

Tyron Piteau, BHK thank you! And yes I’ll see what I can do!

KING squat video

Better Title is "How to warm up for 30 mins before squats"!

Quality as usual

@SquatUniversity

4 жыл бұрын

zick n thank you!!

Can you elaborate on the risk of hemorrhoids by using valsalva (or whatever this breathing method is called)? Does it put excessive pressure on the pelvic floor? If so, do you recommend using this breathing method with history of hemorrhoids? If not, what is the alternative? Thanks. Love your content.

@Mrliftalee

2 жыл бұрын

I asked my gi and he said it has nothing to do with hemroids

I'm looking for help on breathing technique when squatting medium weight but doing 15-20 quick reps. I tend to end up very light headed at the end, and after getting the weight off, on the heart rate monitor I see a pronounced quick dip in heart rate then back up to what it was. I find I cannot keep the breath-holding technique described here going long enough, and when I try to stop at the top to take several breaths, it almost makes it worse. Very puzzling, and unlike any other exercise I do.

feel like stability is my biggest issue when adding weight. my deadlift is so much stronger

@roxannebennett5809

3 жыл бұрын

practice a lot

@DJlaffin

3 жыл бұрын

Add box squats

@berserkemblem2091

2 жыл бұрын

My biggest issue is when it feels so heavy on the spine Atleast for the first set after the second it feels lights during my last set

The title is misleading. Should be, "Warming up for a new squat PR"

@sergiotl7378

3 жыл бұрын

And even that would be misleading, since he recommends these tips for every squat session, not only for the PR sessions.

Great tips!

Amazing knowledge

I’ve done My PR yesterday by following some of these tips

Costco Puma socks. Solid choice.

Are you still doing the Ask Squat University? Haven't seen an episode in 9 months.

Still can't understand how you keep your toes straight and squat. Feels like 99.99% of guys I've seen can't do that.

@caliden

4 жыл бұрын

Feels like there's way too much torsion on my knee when I try it.

@lucasjay1000

4 жыл бұрын

I find it has to do with hip internal rotation

@zachrobinson7347

4 жыл бұрын

lucasj1000 Agreed. Pressure in the knees increases when other joints arent moving in line the way they should (ie. ankles, hips). Addressing mobility limitations in every joint individually will alleviate discomfort.

@haanswinn

4 жыл бұрын

dont copy it, everyone's anatomy is different

@tylerb325

4 жыл бұрын

@@haanswinn but the problem is him telling others to do it in his squat tutorials

Hi Aaron, hope you are doing well with that pandemic. I would like to ask you about what books would you recommend to physical therapy students. With that quarantine I am a little bit bored and I will appreciate your thoughts on it. Nothing more than that, thank you again.

@seancarey630

4 жыл бұрын

“Movement” by Gray Cook is a great book. You’ll see many similarities between that book and Squat University. It’s a very long book though

I have those same socks, I knew I was a cool guy like Dr Aaron🤠

Aaron, you’re the fucking man bro you’ve taught me so much that I can’t explain how grateful I am in Squat University is a bad ass fucking channel. I Telya it’s helped me out so much I’m now passing it on to other people so they can get help as well. Keep up the great work keep up the great videos love squad university

When a totorial of dumbbell overhead squat??

I think breathing in the nose and tightening stomach works well too . when I breathe through mouth I get too dizzy

You give the best info,in a way all can follow

I’m always amazed by the depth of your squat, like HOW

@SquatUniversity

4 жыл бұрын

Lots of ankle mobility!

@stylezofom

4 жыл бұрын

@@SquatUniversity and super super light weight, amirite?

love the material. its all good stuff. my question is is it really that bad to warm up doing the squats? I work from body weight to 95% of max every work out + 3 back off sets (works out to be about 20 sets) my warm up is essentially my squat session till higher weights.

@theprodigalson4003

Жыл бұрын

Probably not man as long as your aware of your body i don’t see why not

can we get one talking about ankle mobility

When I’m doing the 1-2-3 and sitting down, back up - I do not feel my glutes at all. Why?

What about the jumps ???

I loose breath really easily holding my breathe to brace my core ); any tips?

Isnt TFL transport for London?

Favourite channel! #SquatUclub

Can’t you get all the benefits of the warm up you described by properly squatting with the bar then slowly adding weight

@SquatUniversity

4 жыл бұрын

Matt Heat nope! That’s why a proper warm up is more than just grabbing the bar!

#squatuclub thanks for all the great videos!

@SquatUniversity

4 жыл бұрын

John Valdez you’re so welcome! Thank you for checking them out!

I have disc bulgs.im doing only body squat.not deep.and lungs.i want to do bulgarian split squat.but S.mckill.say no

Damn, I don’t have a whole hour to prepare to do some squats. I usually just do a couple sets with just the bar before I add weight.

Why foam roll, I haven't seem any evidence to suggest that it is good for anything but pain

@SquatUniversity

4 жыл бұрын

Callum Liles there’s plenty of evidence it can help improve range of motion in the short term so for many people it can be a helpful mobility tool to help improve movement quality

@callumliles3849

4 жыл бұрын

@@SquatUniversity Brilliant point, I've referenced a few systematic reviews and the evidence seems to suggest that it is a useful tool to enhance range of movement (acutely) in the short term. But there is nothing to suggest that it perpetuates increased sarcomere length in the long term. For which ecccentric strength training is highlighted to be the most effective. For example romanian deadlifts to increase length of hamstring and ROM of true hip flexion.

@stylezofom

4 жыл бұрын

@@callumliles3849 because Squat University is full of BS

@r.the.mazzochist2259

3 жыл бұрын

The Big LeBoomski shvat!?

@sergiotl7378

3 жыл бұрын

@@callumliles3849 But he never said you should foam roll to permanently improve mobility, but to increase mobility for that workout.

Hello Aron, is there a way to fix my right knee i dont have a pain but it cracking to much :/

@92Cope

4 жыл бұрын

@Kamikaze Gorilla what's that?

@ytano5782

4 жыл бұрын

You can find a special video for pop and cracks in knee on this channel. But let it check from a doc.

@92Cope

4 жыл бұрын

@@ytano5782 i did that but it dosent help

@SquatUniversity

4 жыл бұрын

Cope ive actually got a video on how to work on knees that crack and pop on my channel!

@92Cope

4 жыл бұрын

@@SquatUniversity thanks for answering! Well i did watch log time ago and i try but didnt help. It cracks like this ( when im in depth and going up sounds is rrrrrk) but no pain

Or you could just squat more to increase your squat?

Do you actually squat? And how much?

Do you foam roll your low back too if it feels tight? Can you do the RKC front plank as a substitute for the modified curl up?

@petan577

4 жыл бұрын

Never foam roll your lower back

@totallyraw1313

4 жыл бұрын

@@petan577 What's wrong with foam rolling the low back, as long as you don't roll directly over the spine?

@SquatUniversity

4 жыл бұрын

Totally Raw I’d skip foam rolling The low back. The cat camel can help with low back stiffness, but otherwise some hip mobility and core stability work should help fix why the stiffness is there in the first place.

@totallyraw1313

4 жыл бұрын

@@SquatUniversity Ok thanks doc!

The best way to warm up for squats. Squat with light weights and increase the weight till you get to your working sets.

SI joint pain :(

@SquatUniversity

4 жыл бұрын

CruzControlCinema I’ll try to make a post on that soon!

I usually do leg swings and a lot of slow tempo squats with empty bar

Me: “gee I wish there was like a squat doctor on KZread” KZread:

So sad we didn't get to see you squat that weight at the end :( Excellent video though!

@SquatUniversity

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I'll maybe put up some training videos one day. I try to keep my content educational on my channel and not try to just throw up videos of myself lifting (my goal isn't to draw attention to my own athletic accomplishments)

@sebc3546

4 жыл бұрын

​@@SquatUniversity I bet most of us want to see you squat some heavy shit coach! lets get those vids up

@boooosh2007

4 жыл бұрын

@@SquatUniversity If you can squat a lot it helps give you street cred. It helps improve the audiences' confidence in your teachings.

Great, the only thing I don’t understand is why breathing through your mouth?

#squatuclub great video!

@SquatUniversity

4 жыл бұрын

ryan81923 thank you!

Hey Doc, thanks for your great squat advice, it helps a lot. Now…if only you could assist on retirement preparation and open a marriage counciling service. Lol. Cheers from Ft Lauderdale.

That breathing with the barbell seems like that’s all you need. I’d be on my work set by the time you get done. The best thing to carry over into the movement is the movement. Do 5 fronts, 5 high bar then PR that low bar. if you don’t low bar, learn.

#squatuclub Thanks for the video!

@SquatUniversity

4 жыл бұрын

Eileen Tran you’re welcome!!

Im pretty sure doing the McGill big 3 right before you squat is going to reduce your max weight for that session, particularly the side plank and ab crunch

@SquatUniversity

4 жыл бұрын

Samsoninthepit not true at all. In fact Blaine Sumner who squats over 1,000 lbs uses the Big 3 before every session.

@jordywilliams

4 жыл бұрын

Only if you have 0 work capacity

Instructions unclear. People kept asking me to leave the squat rack all day while I warmed up and the gym staff kicked me out at closing time before I got to my working set.

I really thought he would squat those 39 plates like paper hahahaha He not doing so also got me surprised LOL

10x10 with 60-75% of your max also helps a lot

i warmup for squats by doing power snatches 😂

but dr Aaron al our gyms are closed…. o wait i just bought a home gym so im good

Please make clean and snatch tutorial. Like if you want same👍

@SquatUniversity

4 жыл бұрын

You got it!

The socks. Costco 🙃

James murray

when someone tells you to foam roll to pr, you should be gone

#squatUclub

What’s PR?

@sykeselyks

3 жыл бұрын

Personal record or PB personal best

#SquatUclub

Anyone else get lightheaded when bracing properly?

@harrison1496

4 жыл бұрын

Thoreau no not usually, you might benefit from eating something pre workout or drink something sugary intra workout if you don’t already

@goldchalice

4 жыл бұрын

@@harrison1496 I will consider it. I figured it was more a function of valsava pressure rather than low blood sugars.

@harrison1496

4 жыл бұрын

Thoreau the majority of lifters don’t get lightheaded when bracing, at least in my experience

@owo7094

4 жыл бұрын

Had the same issue, the fix I found is eat some carbs before the workout and make sure to drink lots of water, I used to do it in the morning with just some light breakfast but everytime I do squat sessions I get lightheaded, changing the routine to the afternoon, after lunch, I don't get lightheaded anymore, now the issue is that I get extra 'exhausted- after squats but extending rest time helps out

@goldchalice

4 жыл бұрын

@@owo7094 thanks

#SquatUClub

#squatuclub

Can this guy even squat some heavy weights? Or does he just like talking about stuff?

#SquatUclub 🥰

Why am I listening to a guy who looks like he’s never lifted a weight in his life?

@linkg3620

3 жыл бұрын

He’s been in contact with a WSM and used to Olympic lift

No

Increase your squat? Wear a belt

Terrible video. How many reps and sets should I do? Literally you said nothing important about the squat routine. Thanks for wasting my time😂

try lifting weights and not just talking about it. i expect very impressive lifting its your job !!!! people work 12 h full time jobs and are in better shape and stronger then you its embarrassing

@lelmaahn5131

3 жыл бұрын

He has clean and jerked 150kg, that's pretty impressive in my book.

@miz528aaaaaaa

3 жыл бұрын

@@lelmaahn5131 video????

Everyone stop wasting time on this channel, go to barbell medicine for real education

If you can't even squat that weight you got there, there's nothing you can teach anyone. Go see an Alan Thrall video guys.

@devonhood

3 жыл бұрын

@Branden Guptill enjoy having bad knees in a couple years lmao

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@SquatUniversity

4 жыл бұрын

Jerry you’re the winner for this video! Email me at SquatUniversity@gmail.com with the title “KZread #SquatUclub winner” and we can get started!