Loved this video. Felt like the good ol’ days. You’re a very clear communicator when it comes to coaching and explaining technique, more so than anybody I’ve come across on TH-cam over the years. Here’s my low bar squat: 155kg for a set of 5, if you can find the time and if it’s no trouble. th-cam.com/video/BMxJX8OoXIg/w-d-xo.htmlsi=9q0OW37qDHwgVm0p
@@larryb4598 He's just got a long neck but he used to have a big beard so we never noticed. He's doing neck isolation now so it'll get thicker soon I hope.
At ~19:45 the guy (Brendan?) I think he’s deadlifting on a squishy surface like a wrestling mat, it’s hard to see but when you zoomed in it looks like his feet are squishing the flooring and the way his metal plates are bouncing it looks like unstable flooring
Greetings from Greece. This kind of format as well as your regular content works nicely. By the end of it I could immediately figure out for my self where my weaknesses are and how to work to improve my technique. Thank you very much. Been a follower for only a year but you are showing me a wealth of healthy and achievable training projects. :)
Thank you for offering this content free! It's extremely helpful for people who are struggling with their form. I even might start deadlifting again some day :)
I had knee cave and knee wobble on top end single squats but doing some squats w heavy bands around my knees helped a lot. Bulgarian split squats may have helped stability also.
So cool to get this feedback. I do think using a wide grip for OHP (/military) is mostly due to comfort and a semi-obsession with range of motion, so a wide grip helps me get bar down to sternum (no-man’s-land). I never heard anyone call it that 😆. I think my wide grip recruits a bit more chest (a strong point for me) at the bottom of the lift since it allows me to retract my shoulders and explode out. I think I’ll try a phase with narrow grip and see if I can beat my PR of 150 for 5. Many thanks!
@@MrRelishI poked around on the internet a bit more. And I think the main argument is that you can lift more weight with a narrower grip. Max weight isn’t necessarily the goal of my training. I’m more interested in hypertrophy, so I’m generally okay using mechanically disadvantaged form if I can still progress well with it. I think wider grip and going lower might also work my side delts just a tad more (which I like). It seems some people have shoulder/rotator-cuff issues going real low. But I haven’t experienced this. Still I think I might try a narrow grip as a variation for a while to improve my ability to put force into the top part of the extension on this lift.
@@spencerschubert5001i actually think lifting like you did in this clip and going into disadvantageous position and or lifts can help alleviate or even prevent injuries entirely, since it forces your body to reinforce it or it will snap
The second guy reminds me of things I've realized recently with my squat : lack of tightness and stability all around as soon as I unrack the bar. Especially upper back and bar positioning, I started my sets quite loose in that regard and as the reps became harder and harder this initial looseness caused me to need to fidget and readjust. Also had issues with my hip positioning in the same way (cue to solve this = squeeze the glutes before initiating the rep). Locking everything out from the beginning helped me improve my reps and not need to move around mid set. It seems more taxing/uncomfortable at first because there is more tension all around (forearm pump etc) but the last reps also feel easier.
Seriously cool man that deadliftt part was perfect for me, even though i didnt submit a video, now i know why i threw out my low back bar was way too i front
@ Alan Trall, the last dude with deadlift, I will recommend to try sumo. He seems too tall, for conventional dl, that will fix the problem with knees and will make him stronger!
I appreciate the advice! I've tried sumo before but I feel like I don't get any leg drive, maybe that's a good thing in the end though as it would force more me to use more of my back instead
I'm no expert but I'll suggest an answer. Push press allows you to load heavier (versus a strict OHP) and therefore you can focus on the eccentric phase (eccentric overload). "Studies show" the eccentric phase is more influential for muscle growth (hypertrophy).
When you're training for strength, you are generally training for strength in a specific lift. So if you're training for strongman, you obviously need a good push press. If you're a powerlifter or bodybuilder, you probably don't need to do an overhead press variation at all. If you're just training for general overall strength... push press is fun! and honestly more translatable to how you might lift something in "real life" anyhow
I think no. The studies that show hypertrophy comes mostly from the eccentric actually show that just eccentric is inferior to both concentric AND eccentric. Any extra weight you can get too is going to be minimal unless you’re also risking an injury. It’s an exercise best for people in specific sports such as strongman or Oly weightlifting. I also do push presses after burning out on my main set and just do burnout forced reps when I can’t get it off the chest any more but can lock out still. But aside from that, there is no real point in doing them.
I’ve been using push press to overload my press, to hopefully push through a plateau. I’m also extending my sets by doing amrep OHP and then continuing with push press until I hit 10.
Jason "Hemingway" Blaha, the Roach, is not worth responding to. I respect that, Alan... Despite him stealing your valor and then spitting on your honor with his rancid mouth.
Don't even know who that guy is or what you're talking about, so his objective of disparaging someone more known and respected than him (Alan) to try and stir up controversy to get views clearly isn't working well. Not gonna look it up either, don't care. People don't come to TH-cam fitness channels for high school drama.
Real strange that you keep commenting on Alan's videos about something Blaha said. He either doesn't know or doesn't care. Are you just trying to stir up some drama or something?
25+ years ago i was shown by powerlifter how to squat Why nowadays do you see so many do a good morning type squat using so much of their lower back ??? And why are hips used as well ?? i was told stop at the bottom then drive with toes than calfs then hamstrings quads, keep my chest high Then was no teaching points about driving with hips or back
Did everyone who's email you got, get a reply? or did you only reply to people who you chose not to feature in any video? I sent in a video but had to send a link as the file was too big and I'm worried it may have went to spam.
Just curious why you say no wrist wraps when you uploaded a video doing OHP while yourself were wearing wrist wraps (would like clarification)? th-cam.com/video/lH9SAm1FkP8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=XeEDZJn8QZ0SctKr&t=291
LOL! First thing I saw when guy was doing squats in socks was exactly what Alan said. My heart rate jumped. So damn scary. I've seen enough of those sock slip squats (bit of alliteration for you literary nerds) on OE Fitness to know this should NEVER be done. For the love of God, put some damn shoes on.
Part 2, 3, and probably 4 will be released over the next few weeks. I only have time to record and edit 20-30 minute videos. Thanks for the videos!
Thank you for your service, these are very helpful.
Hey did nick best do a seminar at ur gym? Love this content btw.
Loved this video. Felt like the good ol’ days. You’re a very clear communicator when it comes to coaching and explaining technique, more so than anybody I’ve come across on TH-cam over the years.
Here’s my low bar squat: 155kg for a set of 5, if you can find the time and if it’s no trouble.
th-cam.com/video/BMxJX8OoXIg/w-d-xo.htmlsi=9q0OW37qDHwgVm0p
@@larryb4598 He's just got a long neck but he used to have a big beard so we never noticed. He's doing neck isolation now so it'll get thicker soon I hope.
Hi sir, Alan, can you also add bench press?
Alan! This is AWESOME. PLEASE do more of these!!! 🙏🏻 💪🏻 And always remember….train untaaaaaaamed.
the advice on 14:34 about the keeping your knees forward was golden. just the cue i needed.
Thanks Alan! I'll start doing those pause deadlifts and fixing my setup
At ~19:45 the guy (Brendan?) I think he’s deadlifting on a squishy surface like a wrestling mat, it’s hard to see but when you zoomed in it looks like his feet are squishing the flooring and the way his metal plates are bouncing it looks like unstable flooring
Wow thanks Alan this analysis helped me more than years of previous learning
Greetings from Greece. This kind of format as well as your regular content works nicely. By the end of it I could immediately figure out for my self where my weaknesses are and how to work to improve my technique. Thank you very much. Been a follower for only a year but you are showing me a wealth of healthy and achievable training projects. :)
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Thanks for the review Alan!! Will add a pause to those stiff legged deads. Loved the breakdown for all the other lifts
Thank you for offering this content free! It's extremely helpful for people who are struggling with their form. I even might start deadlifting again some day :)
I learned the major lifts from watching your videos, and this concept is another great addition. Looking forward to the rest of them man, thanks.
The “knees forward” cue for the squat ascent really helps my drive up. Thanks! Used this for front squats today
I had knee cave and knee wobble on top end single squats but doing some squats w heavy bands around my knees helped a lot. Bulgarian split squats may have helped stability also.
Thank you Alan, appreciate the input and looking forward to applying your tips 🤘🏼
You're the coach/cool-down-to earth-accessible-guy I never knew I needed.
This was a really fun video! Great stuff for aspiring coaches.
So cool to get this feedback. I do think using a wide grip for OHP (/military) is mostly due to comfort and a semi-obsession with range of motion, so a wide grip helps me get bar down to sternum (no-man’s-land). I never heard anyone call it that 😆. I think my wide grip recruits a bit more chest (a strong point for me) at the bottom of the lift since it allows me to retract my shoulders and explode out. I think I’ll try a phase with narrow grip and see if I can beat my PR of 150 for 5. Many thanks!
I was actually curious as to why it is considered a bad thing to go too low to No man's land level?
@@MrRelishI poked around on the internet a bit more. And I think the main argument is that you can lift more weight with a narrower grip. Max weight isn’t necessarily the goal of my training. I’m more interested in hypertrophy, so I’m generally okay using mechanically disadvantaged form if I can still progress well with it. I think wider grip and going lower might also work my side delts just a tad more (which I like). It seems some people have shoulder/rotator-cuff issues going real low. But I haven’t experienced this. Still I think I might try a narrow grip as a variation for a while to improve my ability to put force into the top part of the extension on this lift.
@@spencerschubert5001i actually think lifting like you did in this clip and going into disadvantageous position and or lifts can help alleviate or even prevent injuries entirely, since it forces your body to reinforce it or it will snap
This was super informative and I got a few good tips and cues that I'll try to implement myself. Looking forward to the next one, thank you!
This is a great way to learn more about these lifts. Thank you. I wanted to submit a lift but I didn't get around to it.
Waiting for part 2 of this series! Very insightful!!!
The second guy reminds me of things I've realized recently with my squat : lack of tightness and stability all around as soon as I unrack the bar.
Especially upper back and bar positioning, I started my sets quite loose in that regard and as the reps became harder and harder this initial looseness caused me to need to fidget and readjust. Also had issues with my hip positioning in the same way (cue to solve this = squeeze the glutes before initiating the rep). Locking everything out from the beginning helped me improve my reps and not need to move around mid set. It seems more taxing/uncomfortable at first because there is more tension all around (forearm pump etc) but the last reps also feel easier.
This was great and SO helpful! Looking forward to part 2👍
Seeing the way the camera is set up for this intro brings me back to the good old days of TH-cam haha
Been watching you for years, made this account and had to sub here too
Just have to say, this is hands-down, my favorite content!
Very good! This format is very instructive! Thx man
This was lovely. Next time you do these I’ll definitely submit.
Incredible advice/tips...for free. This is fantastic! 👏👏
Seriously cool man that deadliftt part was perfect for me, even though i didnt submit a video, now i know why i threw out my low back bar was way too i front
Loving this series.
Love this new format!
@ Alan Trall, the last dude with deadlift, I will recommend to try sumo. He seems too tall, for conventional dl, that will fix the problem with knees and will make him stronger!
I appreciate the advice! I've tried sumo before but I feel like I don't get any leg drive, maybe that's a good thing in the end though as it would force more me to use more of my back instead
Fantastic content. I could watch these all day.
I dislocated my knee doing an unrelated movement, but his "knee cave" was giving me flashbacks lol
Love this dude. Great stuff as always. Kudos brother.
TRAIN UNTAMED!
good stuff, valuable insight. learned a couple things.
Thanks Alan for the review! - from the guy squatting @4.07😅
Loved this video! Lots of great tips Thanks Alan
Great DL tips as always. Thanks !
Extremely helpful, thanks a lot.
Loved this video! Lots of great tips
LOVE IT ! Thanks Alan!
Hey Allan. Thank you
Straight leg stance ohp is going to allow you to move the most weight and is an ohp.
@alanThrall Are you going to restock the heavy metal and black coffee shirts?
Very helpful video. Thank you.
damn, i didn't get the community post 😣
Really good video.
Is there any reason to do a push press instead of an OHP if you’re lifting for strength or hypertrophy?
What is strength if not the ability to move heavy ass weights? You can move much heavier weights with a puss pres.
I'm no expert but I'll suggest an answer. Push press allows you to load heavier (versus a strict OHP) and therefore you can focus on the eccentric phase (eccentric overload). "Studies show" the eccentric phase is more influential for muscle growth (hypertrophy).
When you're training for strength, you are generally training for strength in a specific lift. So if you're training for strongman, you obviously need a good push press.
If you're a powerlifter or bodybuilder, you probably don't need to do an overhead press variation at all.
If you're just training for general overall strength... push press is fun! and honestly more translatable to how you might lift something in "real life" anyhow
I think no. The studies that show hypertrophy comes mostly from the eccentric actually show that just eccentric is inferior to both concentric AND eccentric. Any extra weight you can get too is going to be minimal unless you’re also risking an injury.
It’s an exercise best for people in specific sports such as strongman or Oly weightlifting. I also do push presses after burning out on my main set and just do burnout forced reps when I can’t get it off the chest any more but can lock out still. But aside from that, there is no real point in doing them.
I’ve been using push press to overload my press, to hopefully push through a plateau. I’m also extending my sets by doing amrep OHP and then continuing with push press until I hit 10.
Excellent thanks Alan
This could easily become an endless series lol
Jason "Hemingway" Blaha, the Roach, is not worth responding to. I respect that, Alan... Despite him stealing your valor and then spitting on your honor with his rancid mouth.
Don't even know who that guy is or what you're talking about, so his objective of disparaging someone more known and respected than him (Alan) to try and stir up controversy to get views clearly isn't working well. Not gonna look it up either, don't care. People don't come to TH-cam fitness channels for high school drama.
@@Anonymous-ld7je yew must bee wun uf muh kooky cyberstalkers.
Real strange that you keep commenting on Alan's videos about something Blaha said. He either doesn't know or doesn't care. Are you just trying to stir up some drama or something?
@@admiralapathy Why don't you ask Coath that? He's the one who opened his rotten maw against Alan.
@@arcaneknight9799nobody cares. Leave it. Best response is no response.
25+ years ago i was shown by powerlifter how to squat
Why nowadays do you see so many do a good morning type squat using so much of their lower back ???
And why are hips used as well ??
i was told stop at the bottom then drive with toes than calfs then hamstrings quads, keep my chest high
Then was no teaching points about driving with hips or back
Posterior chain dominant squats have more strength potential
Did everyone who's email you got, get a reply? or did you only reply to people who you chose not to feature in any video?
I sent in a video but had to send a link as the file was too big and I'm worried it may have went to spam.
Just curious why you say no wrist wraps when you uploaded a video doing OHP while yourself were wearing wrist wraps (would like clarification)? th-cam.com/video/lH9SAm1FkP8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=XeEDZJn8QZ0SctKr&t=291
I’m new to squats. What’s the point of the knee sleeves?
Take the pressure of your knees when you do heavy squatting
Any chance you'll get back into the Clean and Jerk?
LOL! First thing I saw when guy was doing squats in socks was exactly what Alan said. My heart rate jumped. So damn scary. I've seen enough of those sock slip squats (bit of alliteration for you literary nerds) on OE Fitness to know this should NEVER be done. For the love of God, put some damn shoes on.
Interesting stuff on the push press. To me, anyway. I'll have to watch that up and out business. Assuming I have enough meat on me to push up and out.
Nice video overall :)
Did not know there was a difference between overhead press and military press…. Typical powerlifter haha
lots of people use the terms pretty interchangeably, even if there is a minor difference
23:25 I suggest try a sumo stand
Grat video
Nice
Thay knee cave hurts to watch! I don't have the guts to pull through that.
It's crazy he got 4 plates like that. He's extending 1 knee at a time like a 4 post car lift.
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