The SINGLE BEST Squat Tip I’ve Ever Used!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 มิ.ย. 2024
- If you are looking to improve your squat, then this video is mandatory viewing. When it comes to squats, there are lots of tips used to help you perform the lift better, safer and with more weight. The problem is, the wrong tip can get you focusing on something that you don’t have much control over and can set you off down the path of compromising elsewhere in the lift and getting hurt. Here I show you the best tip for getting out of the hole and explain why it works so well.
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Firstly, nothing is more important than the setup of the squat. If your body is out of alignment and the bar is not braced in the appropriate place for you then you are going to struggle on the lift no matter what else you do. The same can be said about your hips. Your hips need to be squared off when initiating the lift in order to ensure symmetrical loading of the legs during the descent.
I actually covered this in a previous video that has been helpful to many. You can view that here and it will be linked at the end of this current video.
• How to Squat Properly ...
The key to any good tip is that it solves a problem quickly (on the first time you try it) with minimal focus on the minutia and details that are hard to control once the weight is added to the bar. Similar to a back row, we are often given a tip to extend our arms back behind our torso to ensure a good contraction. That is not necessarily the case. I can pull my arms back but still lack thoracic extension which is going to prevent the full contraction of the back muscles.
Instead, the better cue is to stick your chest out while pulling your arms back. This fixes the issue of kyphosis while automatically allowing you to pull your arms into extension behind your torso and get the best back contraction in the process. Because you can actually see your chest and control its movement much easier, it becomes a more practical tip with much more bang for the buck.
The same can occur on the squat. First, on the descent, we are told to sit back. This is a tough concept to visualize and feel without some form of objective feedback that ensures you are doing it correctly and enough. The box squat provides you with the biofeedback to know that you now have a target to sit back towards while at the same time giving you a physical cue on when you have reached the appropriate depth.
Well, once you get to the bottom of the squat (the hardest portion of the lift) the key is knowing how to get out of it explosively and with maximum stability. Any stability loss here and compromise of your tightened core will lead to a loss of strength and potentially you missing the lift. So, people will tell you to keep a tight core throughout. Once again however, what does that really mean? Are you supposed to just bear down, contract the abs, lean forward?
Instead, if you focus on simply initiating the upward movement of the bar by moving your hips and chest at the exact same time you will nail this every time. Because the core connects the hips and chest together, movement of the two simultaneously demands that the core contracts and braces to keep the two in sync. Problem fixed. Ambiguity gone. Squat improved.
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How tall is the box? Isn't it different depending on your height?
Bet he's stronger than you are, @VeteranCape
Is there any way to show how to squat using Smith machine. It feels different then doing squats with barbell. I'm afraid I'm doing it wrong. It would be much appreciated.
ATHLEAN-X™ yeh buday!
Wait I’m late
Chest and legs up at same time,.... that's so brilliant, but simple at the same moment. Thanks!
Honestly it’s always great tips until the bar gets heavy on your back and you forget everything you’ve learned
Yeah. But practice makes perfect, especially if you approach your light sets with exactly the same intensity and control as you would with your heaviest sets, so then they won't feel quite so different
J G 1kg= 2.2lbs
lol so true Andy, I feel like I'm re-learning squat form about every other leg day. I've actually been doing several sets of bodyweight squats before even touching the bar lately. I feel so lame but I struggle with form big time. Funny thing is I've done yoga for years so I''m super flexible, not sure why its an issue.
Thats why youre supposed to perfect your craft first but we nevee listen . i personally had shit form when i started lifting but after fucking up my lower back after recovery i went back to basics with light weight even so squats and deadlifts never feel completely right for me 😴.
Form is all i think of when the bar gets heavy
''So thats how that fixes that'' - Jeff
Jeff is a genius and a scholar
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This helped a lot! As a 50 yo doctor just starting to work out, I need all the help I can get!
Would it be any different if you were a 50 year old teacher or welder?
John Citizen he’s gotta make sure you know how important he is
Because doctorin ain't all that physical, son. Also, attention.
MsBorkbork there’s many jobs that aren’t physical, this guy is just being pretentious. You don’t see people commenting “as a 50 year old librarian”
@@GoinToTheGym i disagree. He could just as easily be referring to the fact that he isn't that physical, knows he should be, and is willing to listen to an expert to get better.
VShred's next video "The Best Single Squat Tip I Have Every Personally Used"
Lmao
Bruh you put a video on that
If he even knows what a squat is.
Michael Kelley hahaha
Every Damn Day Fitness Lol, word! I was subbed to him but saw through the bullshit with his stuttering ass!
Why was he squatting on the curl rack?
IKR!
σταματης βραγκας why the fuck not?it works doesnt it?
Steven Lang watch bro science. It's a joke
well played.
No curls in the Power Rack!!!
The single best squat tips is: Dont forget your face pulls.
Actually they do help with squats alot
@@theviber1380 u sound like someone who forgot their facepulls... you know what happens now💉💉
Yung Zo No, AthleanX I swear this is just a misunderstanding. I did my face pulls yessterday I swear. Please give me back my family.
And always remember to use 2 ropes to face pull.
Aakolick Private it’s too late once on his bad side there’s no coming back. Sorry pal
This man’s channel is pure Gold! 👑🙌
Can I just say, this channel has changed my life. Thank Jeff for all of the content you've given. Who knows where I'd be without you. I can never say how good this channel is.
Definitely the best channel on TH-cam for informed and knowledgeable material. You know you're not been fed bullshit. Rare thing these days in anything. No fake news here
Everyone agrees bro. I've been lifting for 7 years. Been watching Jeff for 1 year...needless to say I've been ACTUALLY working out for 1 year..
Absolutely. The knowledge in Jeff's brain is second to none.
surprisinglyroomy Either you're trolling or a fool. Can't argue with the science or results Jeff presents. Provide a single example if you want to persuade anyone. Take that negativity back to Blaha's channel
surprisinglyroomy I took a quick overview of the channel, it appears to be pretty legit and I will definitely check it out!...however...come on, you truly cannot discredit Jeff. His logic and detailed explanations of why his tips will work are unarguable, whether someone else also has good advice or not. So far, to me, Jeff is king. Everything he says makes sense and has provided me personally, better results than I've ever had before, and I've lifted for 7 years, only discovered Jeff 1 year ago.
Why did he wear a shirt the entire video is he sick? Feel better Jeff!
shawn gately He prolly only shirtless after a workout, then he shoots the videos. That is what I think. :)
Probably because he's talking more legs today
A Lee
He's done lots of videos fully clothed.
Lmao
Maybe he's bloated.
The best tip I've ever received is "point your feet outward and have your knees follow". I started squatting with my feet pointed straight and I only had knee and hip problems until I fixed my form
outward like left foot on 10' o clock position and right foot on 2' o clock position ?
@@FloridaMikey I'd say more like 11 and 1, doesn't have to be exact, as long as your knees aren't going inwards you'll be fine
for sure! i'd say walk around naturally for a couple seconds and look where your feet naturally land.. if your toes land pointing straight forward, that's how you'd want to squat, if they point outwards, match as closely as you can to that angle.
Stop watching this clown and go read Starting Strength if you wanna learn how to squat
Appreciate that tip.
My God, Jeff is such a blessing. And I haven’t seen any other fitness channel with a humble attitude like his.
Been squatting for years and I ended up with the same technique in this video.
I havent had lowerback pain for years since I use this technique. You are more stable, more confident therefore makes squating more fun and enjoyable.
This video is truth. Squatting getting more fun and injuryfree
Yes.
I can only imagine :/
I have some old school squatting
video tapes if u want.
ive been having lower back pain for a week now from squatting and deadlifts, i watched tons of videos on the perfect form but the pain is still there, i even lowered all my weights by 50%. Any idea whats wrong? the pain is only there when im lifting and goes away after i rest
Lucas Moore You could just be tight there, try to get a loved one or a deep tissue massage therapist to work and you and dig deep into those knots until they leave. Muscle knots are more common where two different muscles join together like the traps connecting to the neck
Jeff never uses the marker on his ass...
you dont?
I think jesse will do it 😅😂😂
In it maybe??
bluetickhound16 Jesse swallows
😭
Your video sounded so stinking smart that I was certain I could squat 400 this afternoon. I'm in the hospital man...
update?
Update?
Update
@@abelv7052 The nigga died
Damn we lost a soldier yo.
This was very helpful!! I’ve been hurting myself every single time I attempt squats or deadlifts! Thank you for taking the time to make this video! I appreciate this
What's that weird... fabric on his shoulders and chest? That black thing with yellow in front. Why can't I see his bare upper body?
Non' AchYourbusiness Commenting just in case someone answers
@MrOnionCock fuck you and also dat name tho
Must be a skin condition
Live Till I Die dude, did you take a look at his username and profile pic? Don't feed the troll
Non' AchYourbusiness
😂😂😂😂
I'm lucky enough to go to a gym that's full of competing powerlifters, Olympic style lifters, and instructors just there to work out. Wonderful atmosphere, good cheer, and cheaper membership fees than any damn run-of-the-mill machine-park gyms that's popping up like weeds all over. Not once have they just stood by and let anyone do an exercise in a way that may harm them. Instead they jump in and, with a smile, give instruction and advice on form and whatnot.
Can't really remember where I'm going with this rambling, as I lost my train of though right after I started writing...
Oh yeah: It's nice that this video says exactly what they say. Same about an older video also about squats, among other things. Seeing the same things on this channel makes me even more happy to be at that gym. Also love the fact that here, I get tons of advice on other exercices to strengthen my weak points, and thereby lessen the risk of future injuries.
MeadyBeard stfu
Lucky you.
Where At,?
How's sweden going?
Sounds like a dream gym brother
Just started getting back to squats. Haven’t been comfortable with them due to shoulder pains while holding bar. Been able to strengthen and work into a tolerable discomfort for squats. This video has been the most helpful in my reintro to squats. Thank You
You just solved the exact problem I was facing, my guy. You are on point.
This guy is the only best trainer on youtube currently .. what a GENIUS
another good way is to take a quick short but powerful breath in (before squatting down) and lock the air inside around the taille and waste. by doing that you kinda make a 'belt' that keeps your body and core in check when squatting down..hope this makes sense : )
I believe the term is 'inter-abdominal pressure'. Good advice. Almost like filling your gut with air and holding and flexing on top of that.
So.. breathe correctly? Lol. This should be done for absolutely every exercise
@@mightyjoeyoung9741 the valsalva manuever
The Valsalva Maneuver
Yeah, I got to learn this tjing just last week, and beleive me this is a life saver.
Just take a mid breath in, and hold it there by contracting the abs, and boom, do anything with your squat
I used to lift my hips first. Thank you so much for making this video, it helped me a lot!
Oh wow! That vocal queue of moving hip and chest together was a game changer for me! My front squats today were the best they've been since coming back to crossfit! I had a much easier time keep my chest up and getting out of the hole. Coach noticed a change too!! Sometimes vocal queues are so frustating cuz you over think it and body doesn't respond. Huge thanks! Huge thanks!
Thanks Jeff......... I have to be honest, your last two videos were the most important videos for me personally. I’m a tall guy with weak legs so this tip is very helpful!
Jeff! Just wanted to let you know that thanks to you, I've gained close to 20 lbs in over a year of training from your videos and your program. I sing your praises left and right to friends and family. Thanks for the constant help!
Great advice Jeff! I"ll start applying this to my workouts.
So simple, but I love this guy. He’s so easy to understand
Great video!! I’ve been working on my own fitness routines for years and one thing I always try to focus on is form. It’s really great to see in depth videos like this swing multiple views of one movement
Here in my gym about to hit legs, jeff is a perfectionist.
Man, I've been watching videos from 2014 and 2018 and the info on this channel is so good, i always learn something or cement past notions I had
I've avoided injury and corrected posture so many times thanks to this man.
Thanks for all your hard work on these videos Jeff! They are very appreciated!
You killed this one. I am impressed with the simplicity that has fixed my squat forever. Thank you.
He is wearing a shirt. I repeat. He is wearing a shirt
JATorNMNS upside down and back the front day.
who would want cold metal to touch their skin
That’s what leg day does to you
JATorNMNS 😂
That's fucking t shirt u jackass
Hell yeah I'm kindda shock thou 😂 that's rare case of scenario
Thanks for the exceptional tip in proper squatting. I've been picking up lots of proper technique on how to lift weights. Been doing since I was 13 I'm now 54 & still lifting thank & keep up the great education on proper lifting. Sincerely gio
Jeff, I’ve been using your tips for years... you’ve helped my training so much. Yet another quality tip! You sir are a legend.
I like how I am suffering from lower back pain from watching Jeffs newest video and magically this pops up in my recommended and now even thou i have back pain doing squats it doesn't hurt my lower back at all. Goes to show you how even a little error in performing a rep can injure you.
"hips and chest together!" although i already did it, i never thought of it as that. excellent and great way to tell people i always see NOT doing it.
"That's how that fixes that"
Quote of the century.
integrated this mindset of "hips with shoulders" and had some of the smoothest and easiest ups on my squats today with no lower back pain.. glad to get this form going in a good direction.. thank you!
Great tip! Makes a lot of sense. Did my lower back in a week ago Sunday. So will be looking at refining my routine a bit. Going to lower the weight and get those two actions working as one!
These videos always come when I'm training that area! Leg day tomorrow!
This guy is amazing. I've been a fan for years and he never fails me.
Perfect! Exactly what I needed now cant wait to get back in the gym and utilize these tips! All your videos are excellent. I love how you get right to the point.
Ur back is so perfectly straight doing a squat! Bro ur goals!
I need some 25 pound plates that big in my gym to make me look like I'm doing a ton of weight lol
Challenger Studios I thought they were 45s as big as they were. I had to look twice when I saw 25 on the side..
Challenger Studios that's why I love Eleiko plates haha
sooner nation same with me
That’s common at a powerlifting gym
Hahaha i was thinking the exact same thing. They look like fucking 45 but actually are 25.
Thanks for this. I'm a long time lifter. I played D1 college football in the mid/late 80's. I generally lift alone due to time constraints so I don't have anyone to give me form pointers. I'm in my 50's now and have suffered from injuries throughout the years in my lower back from squatting. I adopted this relatively minor tweak and kept squatting through the back pain I already had before seeing this video.
I squat 3 days a week. After 2 weeks of squatting this way my back pain is gone permanently and my squat has improved 30 pounds.
I can't thank you enough for this!
Thank you very much for this tip! Recorded my squat and found this to be my issue. No more lower back pain and more efficient movements. Thanks Jeff!
2 years later, looking at this video with a injured lower back. CHEST AND HIPS UP TOGETHER! Lesson learned
That explains the sore back I get when doing squats , I recorded my form it was good nice and deep , but what I didn't see was the struggle getting back up! Gotta engage hope n chest same time
Hope?
The row tip at the beginning fixed something I've been having an issue for a while. Thanks!
Thank you for these never failing solid lessons, I always add to my sessions! Wish I can get as educated as yourself. God Bless you and yours
Pretty well explained on how to engage your cores automatically!
Jessie literally walked away from the side angle during the most important part of the video. ~facepalm~
Richard Fields I was laughing at that because Jeff is literally sacrificing his back to some extent to show us what’s wrong and Jesse failed to get the good angle until Jeff said “Jesse come around”
Yeah, literally.
The plates were blocking the angle at the bottom
😂 Jessie gotdamn son you bout as useful as an empty glass of water in the desert
😂
Just as soon as I have questions I ask and Jeff always uploaded like he is reading my mind!
It's always nice to go over proper tech; for squats. I learn something every time.
Hands down the best piece of advice for a proper squat. I stumbled upon this cue a while ago (I think it was Omar Isuf who pointed it out) and it improved my from dramatically.
I nominate Jeff for president of the universe
I would def.vote for jeff if he ran
Your pointers, along with tips from my friends have helped out a lot. Two and a half months ago I started squatting and I was struggling with 10kg plates on both sides. Yesterday I hit a PB of 2 plates and a 15kg on each side.
Amazing. I had the first problem with chest moving early. Never would have thought of this. THANK YOU
This is the third video I have watched of this guy. The first was for short term pain relief for my shoulder, which worked. The second was about building triceps with dramatic extensions, which I have never seen before and I'm excited to try. This video instantly fixed my bad form coming up from squats by keeping my hips and chest moving as one. Subbed and impressed.
When in doubt always “get out of the hole”
Ryan Craig lol
Haha
As an exmilitary member--I'd encourage you to follow the opposite advice.
Amen brother
Ryan Craig what a stupid tip. Ofc we have to do that. It's so obvious
i can hear crackling sound from his knee each time jeff stands up.. he's got knee issues and he is still trying to teach us how to do squats properly with that knee.. respect
Not knee issue it just fluid gas getting pop out as the pressure build same as the finger poping is done
Just a quick note to say thanks so much for your solid and useful teaching. I can't tell you how much your vids have helped me. I'm in my 50s and have always been very fit (climbing, running, surfing, and cycling) but haven't lifted weights much before. I've been lifting for about a year now, and Im sure that without your vids I would have injured myself by now. Instead, I'm getting stronger than I've ever been - all without injury, which is no small thing when you're a beginner at my age!
I love the way you framed the description!! Lift chest and hips... helps so much!! I had about given up the back squat.. may have to try again. Really miss it!!
You're literally my favorite athletic trainer when it comes to knowledge and form. So many people are too opinionated and end up just spitting bullshit from their brain. I know a trainer who says he wont squat because it is the leading cause to back problems in the future. You just schooled him in my mind. Any time I've said something he tries to justify why I'm "wrong." I've been training and STILL LEARNING for 3 years now... pretty sure I'm not THAT uneducated.
Damn you go girl
of course leg day was yesterday...
JeffHawk leg day is always yesterday
JeffHawk it’s 9 months later and leg day was still yesterday
This is legit the single best squat tip I’ve found - THANK YOU!
Thanks for the video! This is my favorite channel for all things strength. I appreciate what you do for the community.
Awesome cues! Your videos always help me to be a better trainer for my clients. Thanks so much, Jeff! ^____^
same here, its one thing to have the knowledge, but its an entirely different thing to be able to translate those ideas into a tangible experience for our clients. jeff does a great job translating the ideas
Kat Musni Fitness
So you take other people's tricks and ideas to give to your clients. What the fuck is the point of a trainer that way when people can just watch the videos? It's like being a math teacher except the teacher gets the answers from Google and writes it on the board. See what am saying, peanut?
SpeedFlash would you trust a trainer of teacher who stopped learning, in any field?
SpeedFlash this gave me autism
This is such a good advice. I had EXACTLY this problem of having segmented movement and my lower back was hurt because the load was all focused on my back. Everyone who do squats should be conscious of this to avoid back injury. Subbed after watching this video.
I learned this the hard way a few years ago!.. now i make sure i keep my back strait and don’t lean forward to take weight off my legs.. great tip Jeff! Your videos are my goto for all my workout tips and lessons. Thank so much!!!
Only video I've ever seen that actually delivers on this type of title. Thank you sir.
It s much harder now that I am doing it correctly 😂
Thank you
Are those bitcoins in your squat rack? Man these currencies everywhere..
HODL
That's a good one lol
Still not dropping as low as bitcoin
TRON WE GOING TO THE MOON!
Chris good one
Tonight is leg day for me. I’m going to incorporate this tip when doing my squats. The little things help and make a big difference. Thanks Jeff.
Thank you so much for this video~ I didn't realize that I shoot my hips back before trying to get back up until I saw your video! Tonight's workout includes back squats-I look forward to correcting my error!
Great tip I explain this one to my clients too👍
i tell them squeeze feet toes too, help alot with balance & more explosive controlled movement.
Pakanlini I have known a couple of friends who have injured their toes by "squeezing" them during squats fyi. If they are losing balance work on building up the stabilizer muscles instead of putting that pressure on their toes. Just my broscience opinion though.
Squat what ends up as a good morning is caused usually by weak legs and strong back. When you have beginner clients with good mobility I found the best belt squats because you can teach good motor pattern of squatting under relatively light load where back is not active so they have to push purely with their legs. Keep knees all the time forward as long as possible is another awesome cue what helped me to squat without shifting my hips back. In case you have clients who are a little bit advanced you can try doing front squats with them. This translates into stronger legs and the movement has to go from legs not from back otherwise the bar will drop (impossible to keep it in rack position). Glute activation before squatting just some easy hip circles or hip bridges or something on machines for glutes helps as well for the movement from the bottom. I love every Jeff's video just this one is USUALLY more about leg strength and keeping good position of your knees. He's right with core that's for sure just personally I find people weaker in legs. Squeezing the big toe and pinkie toe (not insanely excessively) is a very good cue as well because it somehow automatically activates glutes what you need from the hole. Good luck with trainings and hopefully it helps somehow
I tell my clients to suck the primordial dick of the Satanic God force of the ethereal mind stopping us from living the ultimate totality of experience known to be now and present forever after
Clifford Starks his tips are fucken amazing when you learn how to activate your muscles properly.👍🏻
he gave us a rowing tip in a squat tip video what a god
Still my go to Coach for any training questions I have! Thanks A Million X's my friend!
All your videos are the best I’ve seen in each exercise, thanks for helping me avoid injury!
Jeff, have you covered the Jefferson squat in a video yet?
I'm curious if it's a variation that is worth implementing. I have weak, and often tight hip flexors, and it was suggested to me as a way to strengthen them.
Jeff...Youre THE MAN !!! Im 47 and youve really helped me get my life back. Thank You
Your videos are always appreciated, love the way that you bring detail to the table!
UUUHHHHGGGG, last video was about shoulders an hour after I did a shoulder workout. This video is about squats, an hour after i completed my leg day :"(!
Just a heads up, doing chest tomorrow, expect a chest video once I'm done
Haha, I've probably seen them all, but knowing my luck Jeff will release some cool new chest video after my workout
Well at least you have the information for next week :)
you are ordering him for a video " As if" he is your servant !
Ghost147theoriginal world doesn’t revolve round you bud
We will see tomorrow ;)
Finally found while my low back hurts after squats 🙃
Some of the most succinct and helpful training insights I’ve ever come across.
Great tip! I feel so much more powerful when I move my hips and chest at the same time. Also it puts less stress on the lower back
I am having lower back pain after performing squats. Although this already helped, I'm always open for tips you guys have. I always try to keep my spine/back as straight as possible. But it's not always a succes so I still keep getting lower back pain.
Same, try to use a squat belt it protects ur lower back for a bit
search athleanx low back pain
Damn Jeff I’m doing legs tomorrow 👌🏽
Themanofstone Stoneman same here
I always leave legs at the end of the week lmao fuck that
I just want to say thank you. I watch your videos all of the time. And they have really helped my ruts, form, and health. I tell everyone about what you do. You're God sent
Your videos have really really helped me out recently and I truly appreciate it!
At 3:13, please explain the cracking sound from your knees the moment you raised yourself, is it good or bad, coz i hear it while squatting too...
Kunal Sharma its harmless
Im not sure what the science is behind it, but i do know that its not bad.
my knees crack with light weight too, but once I put decent weight on my back then my knees dont crack any more. Its harmless.
Kunal Sharma
It's like when you pop your neck or knuckles. It's your connective tissues finding the grooves. It's also why a good warm up is never a bad idea.
Pro tip: when you’re in the hole, stand up.
thank
I prefer to just sit there and reflect on my poor life choices which led to me being in the hole 🤔
I make sure to fart everytime before i stand up. The force of the gasses leaving my body propelles my rectum forward and up, thus creating extra momentum.
Thank you. Jeff, thank you. You have no idea how much you have just helped me.
I've been lifting for a while. As we all know squats are foundational. But my weight on the bar and my leg development have been stuck pretty much in one place. I knew I was doing something wrong but could not fix it. I had people check my form (personal trainers, mind you); I've videoed myself and tried to analyze it. Couldn't figure out how to stop pulling with my chest first, which made heavy weights painful for me to do. It's unbelievable how simple you make things.
Thank you and God bless you. Keep up the good work.
These tips are absolutely awesome. I've incorporated many of the tips into my workout with very positive results.
Jeff help my left hip is higher than my right hip this causes my left hip to click when I run and my left knee clicks when I squat my shoulder hurt when I do any overhead press movement
Defective body get another one
Thanks for the squat tip (YOU GET IT TIP CAUSE I GOT A TIP)
Jeff,thank you for showing us the best cue I’ve ever seen regarding torso bracing and the connection with the hips and chest,…brilliant instruction , you are a teacher my friend ! I am 72 and have been lifting on my 1/2 rack in my garage for the past year.I’m tall 6ft 3 and lean 165…I’m getting stronger but it’s harder to add mass now that I’m a little older.I will be looking to you for continued sage advice. Thanks again
Wow that made my squats feel more grounded and balanced right away. Amazing tip.
3:52 - Is that the sound of knees creaking?
Happens to many, but doesn't mean anything bad, it's like fingers cracking (cavitation). One only needs to worry if it hurts when cracking.
Leonelf he’s said before that it hurts him
Wonder why he doesn't low bar squat if his knees are bad. Squatting actually helps my bad knees and I squat high bar ass to grass. But I would switch to low bar in a second if my knee issues got bad again.
@Hard Boiled - Same. My knees used to creak a bit when squatting (and ache if I overdid it), but not anymore. So I know the creaking doesn't have to be a big deal.
Eve Lynn
It sounded like his shoes to me.