www.sikastrength.com/product/... 00:00 - Intro 01:13 - John Haack's Knees 03:10 - Upper Back Strength 04:29 - Using A Heeled Shoe 07:01 - Road To Anywhere Squat Program
I use his technique for moving the knees over the toes, but I still maintain a bit of a lowbar to drive from the hips. I am nowhere near John, but at the age of 49, and the 100 kilo weight class, I hit 600lbs in competition, which is the highest squat currently for my age and weight. I am ranked #1 for the moment.
hell yeah, i've changed my squat form from low bar/wide stance style to a more john haack style over the last couple of years and am very happy i did. my hips/back are much happier and my quads are way more jacked.
@@Iheartliftingfor me, my high bar was just 2 reps from my low bar, started to train it more and I'm just as strong, my back hurts way less and my quads are stronger
Thanks guys for answering my request from last time! Another suggestion: compare lifters that use kneein technique (Karlos, Lu) vs those that don't (Nino, Haack)
This is awesome, perfectly timed for me. I’m feeling far more balanced and stable on high bar than low bar these days, hitting stable ATG easily with high bar but struggling on balance and depth at
The hybrid style is what works for me. Can't do proper high bar because I'm tall and long femur gang and Rip's low bar hip draaahve kills my back. Hybrid with mid bar, medium wide stance, external toe rotation and breaking at the knees works perfectly. Adidas Powerlifts for medium heel elevation. Love these shoes.
As someone who kinda self experimented into the hybrid lowish bar Squat I would be interested in that breakdown. Started with classic low bar but it turned into good mornings, High bars were turning into question marks or good mornings. So I quit back squatting for a front squat since it didn't let me compensate for weak quads by using my glutes/hamstrings. When I came back to a low bar I was resting the bar higher, my chest more up and knees going past my toes, but I've also felt the most consistent in that position.
I would like a video about practical considerations about how to train that very 'knee forward' position that Haack uses. I think if you want to promote this style of squat you gotta teach how to make it feel strong
I love using that half medicine ball as my last workout for leg day I usually use a 30-40 pound kettle bell and try to go slow and deep if you haven’t tried it out then you should
Kevin oak's squat is pretty interesting. Not sure if you've gone into what the french are doing in powerlifting too especially with their female lifters. The ones I've seen have very long legs, a very narrow stance and interesting grip. Maybe something only doable for females?
I believe Clarence also usually squats with the hybrid style. Looks so clean tbh. I've started doing it myself after long time with high bar. I really like hybrid position so far
I personally switched to high bar for a shoulder injury, and it was far more unstable for me, the low bar just felt more comfortable for me, don't know why but everyone has different hhips anatomy
I maintain that if you're taller and have giant clown-feet, squatting sucks mule nostrils. John was the one that told me to get the Legacy lifters a few years back, helped immensely.
Do you think the Strong Man Martins Licis could transfer to weightlifting? He has great mobility for a big guy and can back squat over 900lbs. Your thoughts?
What would you say for weightlifting shoes vs just going barefoot e.g. socks. I've seen stuff online saying that barefoot is more beneficial strengthwise compared to shoes but I ain't sure.
A rather peculiar thing I noticed is while John is bracing, his chest rises up, which is generally heavily discouraged, as only the midsection should inflate. Am I completely missing, overlooking something or should he not lead by example when it comes to core bracing during squats?
Check out Emil Norling,:he's the no.1 ranked 105 kg in the world representing Sweden,but he's a hips 1st type of squatter which might be why his squat is inconsistent.
Check out Clarence Kennedy. Doesn't even compete, but can squat some insane weights with perfect form. Probably the most esthetic squat I've ever seen. His 300kg ass to grass PAUSED squat is a thing to behold.
Until people realize the vast majority of these elite lifters are juiced up down and sideways they won’t realize technique modification only gets you so far. I’ve only met a few guys who was legitimately drug free and incredibly strong.
@@demon420rekt nah more like loving to go to the gym. love to eat and sleep. the peds are the cheat code. got it? now you can try it. btw lifting 140 kg you dont have to eat sleep and train. its really easy with the right amount of peds.
Hack's squat is an anomaly to me. I don't understand how a man with his built doing his sport can squat so upright. It's one thing when a weightlifter, who lives and dies by their quads, squats with a vertical torso and a lot of forward knee travel, but when it's a powerlifter with a huge deadlift it just looks wrong.
I believe John Hacks squatting style will eventually lead to a quad or ligament tear or knee problems if he doesn't change technique or takes care of himself, all that knee travel forward is dangerous especially the more weight he squats.
I use his technique for moving the knees over the toes, but I still maintain a bit of a lowbar to drive from the hips. I am nowhere near John, but at the age of 49, and the 100 kilo weight class, I hit 600lbs in competition, which is the highest squat currently for my age and weight. I am ranked #1 for the moment.
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@@rubenelgersma6378 and nobody asked for your sour reaction too
Great achievement. Congrats!
@@rubenelgersma6378 bro is insecure bc he cant squat that big💀💀
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hell yeah, i've changed my squat form from low bar/wide stance style to a more john haack style over the last couple of years and am very happy i did. my hips/back are much happier and my quads are way more jacked.
Do you lift more weight now?
@@Iheartliftingfor me, my high bar was just 2 reps from my low bar, started to train it more and I'm just as strong, my back hurts way less and my quads are stronger
Martins Licis might make for a good breakdown. He has pretty great range of motion for a strongman and mostly sticks to high bar.
whole video full of absolute horses, just beasts of men in every single clip
Love the Damien Petuzzi clip at the beginning! He has some of the most epic squat videos of all time. Another great video lads 🥂
Some of the most violent dive bombs I’ve ever seen
Thanks guys for answering my request from last time! Another suggestion: compare lifters that use kneein technique (Karlos, Lu) vs those that don't (Nino, Haack)
Thanks a lot for this video and overall this whole serie.
another incredible vid team x
Thank you for doing this one! Not sure if it was planned or in response to my request on your prior vid.
This is awesome, perfectly timed for me. I’m feeling far more balanced and stable on high bar than low bar these days, hitting stable ATG easily with high bar but struggling on balance and depth at
Currently running the RTA maintenance program and loving it.
Would like to see his bench next!
John is a beast and proper humble dude
The hybrid style is what works for me. Can't do proper high bar because I'm tall and long femur gang and Rip's low bar hip draaahve kills my back. Hybrid with mid bar, medium wide stance, external toe rotation and breaking at the knees works perfectly. Adidas Powerlifts for medium heel elevation. Love these shoes.
Weightlifting shoes are the single best investment I ever made for the gym, it near instantly fixed all the issues I was having with my squat
As someone who kinda self experimented into the hybrid lowish bar Squat I would be interested in that breakdown.
Started with classic low bar but it turned into good mornings, High bars were turning into question marks or good mornings. So I quit back squatting for a front squat since it didn't let me compensate for weak quads by using my glutes/hamstrings. When I came back to a low bar I was resting the bar higher, my chest more up and knees going past my toes, but I've also felt the most consistent in that position.
I would like a video about practical considerations about how to train that very 'knee forward' position that Haack uses. I think if you want to promote this style of squat you gotta teach how to make it feel strong
I love using that half medicine ball as my last workout for leg day I usually use a 30-40 pound kettle bell and try to go slow and deep if you haven’t tried it out then you should
Kevin oak's squat is pretty interesting. Not sure if you've gone into what the french are doing in powerlifting too especially with their female lifters. The ones I've seen have very long legs, a very narrow stance and interesting grip. Maybe something only doable for females?
Good content
@0:56 you know it's a beast lift when the even the coaches are looking.
I like the hybrid squat stance
Y’all should consider looking at nick cambi’s split jerk. He is the current world record holder in the log and axel press in the u105 kg class
I think mike israetel or the boys at rp would be good to look at for squat breakdowns 👌👌
Probs for showcasing Damien Pezzuti. Underrated lifter imo
I believe Clarence also usually squats with the hybrid style. Looks so clean tbh. I've started doing it myself after long time with high bar. I really like hybrid position so far
Yeah he uses his hips way more than what you normally would on a high bar
This is my preferred style. I do my best to mimic his style.
Could yall do a video on how to become a fridge at 6'4 or just 6'+ thankz
I personally switched to high bar for a shoulder injury, and it was far more unstable for me, the low bar just felt more comfortable for me, don't know why but everyone has different hhips anatomy
A serie on accessories would be nice
Klimonov next please. He has a rather unorthodox technique ( bent over) and it would be great to know whats going on there!
I maintain that if you're taller and have giant clown-feet, squatting sucks mule nostrils. John was the one that told me to get the Legacy lifters a few years back, helped immensely.
Can you do a squat technique breakdown of anatoly pisarenko
Do you think the Strong Man Martins Licis could transfer to weightlifting? He has great mobility for a big guy and can back squat over 900lbs. Your thoughts?
What would you say for weightlifting shoes vs just going barefoot e.g. socks. I've seen stuff online saying that barefoot is more beneficial strengthwise compared to shoes but I ain't sure.
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This is the exact squat style taught back in the old days. Kirk karwoski style
What % of the 1RM squat is handled by the quads
( in the different styles)?
SSJBobb aka Bobb Matthews is an interesting lifter
When he goes up a weight class that squat is going to be world class
He's gonna have to compete with Joe Sullivan then
A rather peculiar thing I noticed is while John is bracing, his chest rises up, which is generally heavily discouraged, as only the midsection should inflate. Am I completely missing, overlooking something or should he not lead by example when it comes to core bracing during squats?
His chest rises because he’s tightening his back muscles in the brace.
2:42 NO WAY! This is the gym I go to in Tallahassee. Did not expect to see that!
really nice video well done. next i would like to see something about a really tall and fat person like 160 kg plus.
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The question of the year is why John Hack wearing a mic during the squat?
Rare footage of Gurph voice crack at 0:40
Check out Emil Norling,:he's the no.1 ranked 105 kg in the world representing Sweden,but he's a hips 1st type of squatter which might be why his squat is inconsistent.
Cool thank you!
I think work boots are the best for squating. They lace up above the ankles. Hightops baby.
The elevator music and dulcet tones - Sika ASMR
Like comment for the algo for the lads
I believe in knees forward supremacy
SSJ Bob!
That's like being called 'chris sumo' and being good at the deadlift
Jonathan Cayco!
He's been prone to quad strains/tears in the last 3 or 4 years though. He's staying consistent though.
Next vid. Breaking down Kyriakos Grizzly’s squat.
Can somebody suggest me a shoe? Preferably under $100 as I don’t compete but I just want to try em out.
Legacy lifters 60 quid on m and m direct
Bryce Lewis has a very pretty squat that’s more or less high bar.
In Hack I trust
Only Hack Squat I believe in
big time algorithm
elevator music goes hard
Check out Clarence Kennedy. Doesn't even compete, but can squat some insane weights with perfect form. Probably the most esthetic squat I've ever seen. His 300kg ass to grass PAUSED squat is a thing to behold.
lesmen peredes
Lol a lot of shade towards clarence in these vids
Downside of his technique being that he has chronic knee and quad pain.
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Until people realize the vast majority of these elite lifters are juiced up down and sideways they won’t realize technique modification only gets you so far. I’ve only met a few guys who was legitimately drug free and incredibly strong.
Also the science and steroids have development. The budget plays also a role in getting stronger. Because all those lifters are abusing steroids.
So if I wanna lift 140kg I have to use steroids and not train, eat well and all that stuff? Like lifting 300kg is a gift? Great!
@@demon420rekt nah more like loving to go to the gym. love to eat and sleep. the peds are the cheat code. got it? now you can try it. btw lifting 140 kg you dont have to eat sleep and train. its really easy with the right amount of peds.
Bill kazmaier
Smash upper back and wear lifters 👍
never going back when using squat shoes... i went back and i know alot of guys who also didnt like squatting with heeled shoes
Hack's squat is an anomaly to me. I don't understand how a man with his built doing his sport can squat so upright. It's one thing when a weightlifter, who lives and dies by their quads, squats with a vertical torso and a lot of forward knee travel, but when it's a powerlifter with a huge deadlift it just looks wrong.
I have listened to many John Haack interviews and videos and he often says he is very quad dominant, for what it's worth
I believe John Hacks squatting style will eventually lead to a quad or ligament tear or knee problems if he doesn't change technique or takes care of himself, all that knee travel forward is dangerous especially the more weight he squats.
Great stuff. Do you have any more advice for John Haack? Please share below.
please share your advice, we are all eager to learn from strong people like yourself