The Squat - Bar Position with Mark Rippetoe

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  • Proper bar position in the low-bar back squat results in a favorable back angle that facilitates hip drive.
    Mark Rippetoe gives an explanation of the grip and bar position in The Squat as detailed in Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training.
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  • @karolis2203
    @karolis2203 7 ปีที่แล้ว +787

    Mark Rippletoe is the guy who carries a replica of the scapula in his pocket all the time just in case.

    • @cranki6316
      @cranki6316 7 ปีที่แล้ว +207

      What makes you think it's a replica? Probably from some crossfitter that tried to argue with him.

    • @AruMaLyon
      @AruMaLyon 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Cranki best comment I’ve read (applause)

    • @inyourdream309
      @inyourdream309 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol is he Predator or .... Sth

    • @user-hc5et2jj4t
      @user-hc5et2jj4t 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      *Rippletoe*

    • @pedrobrito4840
      @pedrobrito4840 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      lmao

  • @Panhead53
    @Panhead53 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    After squatting incorrectly for decades I came to loathe leg day. After following this channel I actually look forward to each squat like it's a first date! Every rep is a learning experience. 👍

  • @flashy743
    @flashy743 4 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    He said "it's not the most exciting thing to talk about" but it's literaly the best video I saw about the squat. I've Always had pain in my wrists and elbows during low bar squat. Thank you

  • @CassWaves
    @CassWaves 10 ปีที่แล้ว +249

    One of the most helpful squat videos ive seen

  • @mugflub
    @mugflub 9 ปีที่แล้ว +196

    Mark Rippetoe: The Strongest Nerd Ever.

  • @neshobanakni
    @neshobanakni 10 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    I've been doing it all wrong! Too wide, too low, thumb grip, wrists bent. Glad I saw this.

  • @seanmoser7478
    @seanmoser7478 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    10 years old video and still going strong. Amazing content. It cannot be done better. Thank you for making the world a little better Mr. Rippetoe

  • @KagisoGreen
    @KagisoGreen 10 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    I've tried to master the low bar bar squat but my wrists always hurt, that tip to use a thumbless grip has helped me a lot

    • @jms0313
      @jms0313 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah I had wrist pain this morning so gonna do that

    • @mensaswede4028
      @mensaswede4028 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      After 15 years of heavy squatting with a straight barbell, I developed “golfer’s elbow” (medial epicondylitis) from holding the bar over long 20-rep squat sets. Eventually I needed elbow surgery to correct all the scar tissue that had accumulated. I show people the scar on my elbow and tell them I got that injury from barbell squatting, and no one can understand how it happened until I explain. It took another 2 years for my elbow to fully recover after the surgery. So basically if you have a genetically robust forearm then yes, hold the bar nice and low. If you were not blessed with such constitution, then my advice is to get a yoke bar for heavy squatting. Same exercise, but much less stress on the forearms and interior elbow.

    • @donquixote1066
      @donquixote1066 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mensaswede4028 Thank you for the detailed advice man.

  • @jerseyjim9092
    @jerseyjim9092 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    A true master of his craft. What a privilege it must be to have him as a coach.

  • @jsagers2008
    @jsagers2008 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    A lot of guys talk crap about Rip, but this bar set up instruction is the best I've seen. My wrists are thanking you Rip!

  • @annapurnamist9954
    @annapurnamist9954 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This video is absolutely the very best demonstration of bar, hands, and elbow placement in the low-bar squat that I have ever seen.

  • @mocoyotzi11
    @mocoyotzi11 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Don't you just love how comprehensive and thorough Rippetoe is ...?!

  • @jleung85
    @jleung85 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    i've rewatched and rewatched and rewatched this. awesome vid.

  • @jayezquerro7434
    @jayezquerro7434 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    There are so many videos out there about the low-bar squat, but this is the first and only time I've seen one that covers such important things as gripping the bar correctly, where to place it, and the grip width. This is one the most instructional videos I've seen with regards to squatting properly. The elbow tendonitis is an issue I have, and I think you have solved a problem that was actually worrying me. Thank you Mark!

  • @Haeshi
    @Haeshi 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This video is absolute gold

  • @NeuroSerpens
    @NeuroSerpens 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Legendary video. Excellent. This helped me fix a lot.

  • @jimgutierrez8847
    @jimgutierrez8847 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much, I needed this!

  • @friedriech3187
    @friedriech3187 9 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    simple and understandable, 10/10

  • @basvanrhee
    @basvanrhee ปีที่แล้ว

    ALWAYS bringing the good content! Thanks Rip. You’ve taught me so much about proper lifting. I appreciate it.

  • @mirodaros
    @mirodaros 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That´s what I needed to correct my squat! Thank you for posting it!

  • @everburning8127
    @everburning8127 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    It took me this long to find out about Starting Strength? Thoroughly exciting content.

  • @paolooamar3977
    @paolooamar3977 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful, no nonsense. Thanks for creating this! This helps me out a lot.

  • @user-ir5jq1yk4w
    @user-ir5jq1yk4w 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video thank you Mr. Rippetoe

  • @walterostrowski7024
    @walterostrowski7024 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Worth watching over and over

  • @DrDBYE
    @DrDBYE 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great video man. Not only is this helpful but it's also very interesting. Thanks for sharing!

  • @damariszuckschwert9489
    @damariszuckschwert9489 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    The best video ever. Thanks Mr Rip.

  • @shannonmeaney7367
    @shannonmeaney7367 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The most detailed how to ! Amazing - thank you so much !

  • @1pwNz0mb13Z
    @1pwNz0mb13Z 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best video on bar placement I've seen!

  • @kineticpen8920
    @kineticpen8920 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Very Informative! Thank you!

  • @TheMidnightcloud
    @TheMidnightcloud 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I needed this video because my wrists were taking a beating, can't wait to try it this way.

  • @jeffreyabelson7171
    @jeffreyabelson7171 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bought your book yesterday - love it - thanks!

  • @BerroPower
    @BerroPower 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you very much Mark!

  • @joelcarper4082
    @joelcarper4082 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you this helped so much have always struggled with the squat

  • @eddiesheeran5791
    @eddiesheeran5791 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This is really excellent. Great info!

  • @j.q.3334
    @j.q.3334 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My goodness. This is gold.

  • @johnli6311
    @johnli6311 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I read the book some years before. I start my training recently. It's help me improving myself quick. Thank you.

  • @samsamsam4661
    @samsamsam4661 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for posting this.

  • @WillMorganYes
    @WillMorganYes 10 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This guy is a legend.

  • @mesfromusa
    @mesfromusa 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This one is excellent, and I'll be coming back to it routinely. Thanks!
    [My book order should arrive tomorrow.]

  • @YAOZYVIDEO
    @YAOZYVIDEO 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this video helps me A LOT!

  • @larrymasterspowerbuildingc4477
    @larrymasterspowerbuildingc4477 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am going to post right here tomorrow after my squat workout how this post worked for me. I am looking forward to it greatly.

  • @turnervideostv1295
    @turnervideostv1295 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant video ! Thank you

  • @realjinsikkim
    @realjinsikkim ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much. It helped a lot.

  • @Dilomight
    @Dilomight 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Spoken like a true leader and coach, hope to be like you some day

  • @bobweber4140
    @bobweber4140 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Priceless info thankyou mark

  • @jeremyholley1980
    @jeremyholley1980 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video,really helpful.thanks for the lesson.

  • @toolate6971
    @toolate6971 10 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    AWESOME!!!!! After 30 years my squat grip and bar placement is now fixed!!!! THANKS A MILLION!

  • @chrisjackson6605
    @chrisjackson6605 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is very helpful, so few gyms coach barbell work properly and I this helped diagnose my squat problem and now I know how to fix it. Thank you.

  • @franklogrim8510
    @franklogrim8510 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    amazing demonstration

  • @JesseGilbride
    @JesseGilbride 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video is GOLD.

  • @Blade70
    @Blade70 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'll have neglected this part of my squating. back to square one. Thanks Rip!

  • @MSmatt76
    @MSmatt76 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great stuff, my golfers elbow thanks you. Been trying to figure out why squats hurt my elbows. Thank you.

  • @QQ-rx9xp
    @QQ-rx9xp ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was a really good explanation of squat grip, which greatly helped me to spot issues in my own squat. Thank you so much for the help!

  • @horseShoe655
    @horseShoe655 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video. Thank you.

  • @junebug7667
    @junebug7667 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I find all of Mark Rippetoes videos extremely practical and helpful, especially if you are new to weight lifting.
    Thank you very much for all your efforts, there is a huge volume of people out here who truly appreciate you sharing your expert advice.
    Thank you.

  • @georgekalioras2618
    @georgekalioras2618 9 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Such information. Thank you. I just switched to trying low bar today. I added 30lbs to my pr.

  • @user-vi3fs8oy2s
    @user-vi3fs8oy2s 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Unbelievably helpful tips! Been trying to get this right now for months and this is so explanatory.....thank you ❤

  • @corzahunt
    @corzahunt 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Information!

  • @ankitashastri4101
    @ankitashastri4101 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am feeling so grateful that I found Mark. The Best Teacher on the Subject. Thank You! So much for doing what you do and sharing it. words are not enough to express my gratitude. Namaste.

  • @casualeye1633
    @casualeye1633 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic video.

  • @josephthomas9132
    @josephthomas9132 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent information.

  • @remuko18
    @remuko18 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    This just helped me a ton! i started getting tennis elbow because my arms were caring alot of the load on my heavy squats. not only did they already cary load at the start of the lift. but it got worse after the 3rd rep. This just explained EXACTLY what i was doing, doing wrong that is. Next time im going to squat im going to first get my grip right.

  • @Davide-bx3js
    @Davide-bx3js ปีที่แล้ว

    This was super useful many thanks Ripp

  • @larrymasterspowerbuildingc4477
    @larrymasterspowerbuildingc4477 9 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    My trainer, who has 25 years experience as a competitive power lifter did not notice me doing all of the things wrong: too wide a grip, elbows down, bar told low and sliding rep by rep, thumb grip....all of these things. But he did tell me that I was coming out of form and stopping me once we had done a considerable amount of volume in the rack.
    My squat has gone from 185 to 405 in about 6 weeks. He has taught me to tap into my muscles quite a bit. But he did not anywhere near tell me what Ripp has just told me about WHY my squat was bad and HOW to correct it. After watching this video, I am going into my squat day--tomorrow--armed

    • @larrymasterspowerbuildingc4477
      @larrymasterspowerbuildingc4477 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Armed with a GREATER UNDERSTANDING, ready to apply these corrections so I can possibly hot a new PR. But more importantly, I am keyed up to not have wrists that feel like they are about to fuckin explode and a heavy bar full of iron menacingly sliding down down my back

    • @bootywarrior5142
      @bootywarrior5142 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lawrence Malcheff my squat is pretty weak any workouts , traning advice ur trainer taught u to increase ur squat to 405 in 6 weeks

    • @NikhilKumarM
      @NikhilKumarM 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Elbow under the bar cue is given by so many powerlifters. That's the reason we need to be a bit skeptical about everything before trying it ourselves.

    • @imcoleyourenot8391
      @imcoleyourenot8391 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      185 to 405 in six weeks? How much trenbolone are you cycling???

    • @pascualeb
      @pascualeb 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@imcoleyourenot8391 Trolls are so bad nowadays.

  • @fuadismayilzada1816
    @fuadismayilzada1816 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Thank you.Alan Thrall's and your chanells are my favorites.İ watch them from Azerbaijan

  • @jeffreybabino8161
    @jeffreybabino8161 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you excellent video🏋️

  • @TheCrunchyMom1
    @TheCrunchyMom1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had a breakthrough in regards to my placement because of this video. I just knew what I was doing had to be off. Thanks!

  • @EverythingisFire
    @EverythingisFire 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    This helps a lot. Great vid!

  • @Ko3n95
    @Ko3n95 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very informative, thank you.

  • @scottivlow9962
    @scottivlow9962 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is my favorite squat instruction video. Mark does a excellent job on explaining the why's. I watched this video last year and I'm doing Lowbar squats again this year and restarting Starting Strength. The Grip position was just the most important part of the video, and the squeeze of the arms to the shoulder was second part. Just practicing this movement with out a bar with elbows back and pushing your forearms in to the shoulders and you can really feel the muscles working. In the Art of Manliness video no discussion was mentioned on Brett's grip. So this video is somewhat better than that one.

  • @Snowbeardhiker
    @Snowbeardhiker 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your demonstrator trained here at Tucker PEC, Fort Bragg, NC in this past year 2018. Great Guy and really knows your principles well Mark!

  • @alexramos8019
    @alexramos8019 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    O.M.G. I totally needed this. Ty.

  • @robynm15
    @robynm15 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    very quality info, thanks a lot

  • @sharpcheddarful
    @sharpcheddarful 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    excellent video!

  • @freneticfanatic
    @freneticfanatic 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    At 275 I began to get elbow and shoulder pain on my left. This video has shown me that my bar placement was TOO low. Great video!

  • @markanthonybuchanan
    @markanthonybuchanan 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Some of the best advice on proper grip I have found, a lot of folk focus on bar position but don't always talk about the correct grip so as not to put pressure on the wrist. Excellent, thanks Rip.

  • @AnthonyAcello
    @AnthonyAcello 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks. Very informative.

  • @iDreamLeague
    @iDreamLeague 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Cannot express how grateful I am for this video. I was demolished by the pain that inflicted my wrists and shoulders but most importantly my back. I think I was putting the bar way too low, thank you for this video Mark! Liked it!

  • @aasjulebrus
    @aasjulebrus 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was much needed thx!

  • @Jake-jv9ff
    @Jake-jv9ff 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Mark!!

  • @HAL-dm1eh
    @HAL-dm1eh 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thanks for all this actual usable information. I'll definitely be buying your SS book.

  • @itsahoax
    @itsahoax 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks Rip, you're the man!

  • @dovahkiin23PL
    @dovahkiin23PL 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    thx for sharing this very useful knowledge

  • @Mr7qn
    @Mr7qn 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    great information, nice video!

  • @luhole
    @luhole 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    So helpful. Thank you.

  • @multikhan
    @multikhan 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    this was very helpful. thank you

  • @Denis005
    @Denis005 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really useful. My wrists were hurting really bad during squats today, I'll try this next time!

  • @chris_wall
    @chris_wall 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the vid.

  • @bodrulm1
    @bodrulm1 11 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Outstanding video for low bar rack position. I've always struggled with this and resort to high bar because it's 'easier' to find. Thanks Rip

  • @Rev0UK1
    @Rev0UK1 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    most useful vid out there for sorting your bar plaement

  • @thecerealkiller98
    @thecerealkiller98 10 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Out of all videos this helped the most especially the thing with the hands and wrist. Made a huge difference and 185 5x5 was really easy today. Feel really confident hittin 225 5x5 soon to come.

  • @mollers92
    @mollers92 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Video'd myself and it seems your pretty bang on. I think half of the problem is trying to squat like I did in flat shoes, with the olympic shoes. Had a deload this week, so took the time to work on it. Helped a lot. Cheers mate.

  • @koonsickgreen6272
    @koonsickgreen6272 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it. Dude made a science out of something intuitive yet oddly elusive.

  • @n0346
    @n0346 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    you saved me from my shoulder pain thx !!!!!!

  • @jakubsloboda795
    @jakubsloboda795 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jfc, 10 year old video, which I have seen multiple times throughout the years, always gives me the answer I'm looking for. Last year or so of squatting periodically halted with golfer's elbow, which I knew was from squatting. Out of sudden I revisit this piece of gold and find my answer... Removed the thumb and raised the position by aprox. half inch and boom...
    Many thanks!

  • @clublatino68
    @clublatino68 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very interesting. Thanks for sharing.

  • @Jatayu9
    @Jatayu9 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    extremely helpful thankyou

  • @christianstroud8675
    @christianstroud8675 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very helpful, this video has helped my understanding of bar positioning soo much and my form and improved because of this .. no more arching back or bent over neck !!

  • @kididaho92
    @kididaho92 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are 100% correct in your assertion everyone squats differently. Some guys have the bar so far down their backs, it's amazing they still have wrists at all. Many lifters with inflexible shoulders will move their arms very wide, some even resting their hands on the plates.
    I think Mark's method is the most helpful and is best for keeping the pain away. It also inspires better form. But, ultimately it's up to you if you're competing and it's legal within the federation you belong to.

  • @isaacgunther8383
    @isaacgunther8383 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    really helpful- thanks rip