It’s comforting to know that Dr. Mike also says “slow, control” to himself (during the belt squat demo). Honestly, I often hear his voice in my head while lifting 😅
The shaking effect is a phenomenon called "pulse modulation". As you approach failure, motor units are shutting off and dropping out due to fatigue. You therefore have fewer motor units firing in rapid succession which compromises smooth movement. It is like pulling spark plugs on an engine that is running. When you are firing on 4 pistons instead of 8 the engine will start to shimmy and shake. Same principle applies when motor units shut off due to fatigue. If you are doing this on a machine with a long or flexible movement arm it will appear even more exaggerated because the long lever amplifies the shaking. Credit for recognizing this concept goes to Ken Hutchins.
Yeah I am in the same boat...I wonder what Dr. Mike would suggest as a similar movement? I've someone doing a belt style squat with a cable rack. Might have to give it a shot.@@ChappersLaNoCry
Finally, Finally a LEG work out to Grow the Hams, Glutes and Quadriceps. This is Refreshing to know that Dr. Israetel is teaching us great leg training tips worth their weight in GOLD.
Today was legs/calves/core for me Goblet squats/dumbbell lunge for a warm up Sumo deadlifts Step up with dumbbells Bulgarian split squats with dumbbell Front squats One leg calf raises below floor Candlesticks I only have free weights and i do a push pull legs split twice a week and do something different each split, literally hitting every kind of movement with 3 to 5 second eccentric movements on everything
Henry steinborn known for the steinborn squat. He is the reason weightlifters squat the way they do. In 1920, at 27 years old, he squatted 550lbs for 5 reps and this barbell was lifted from the floor by steinborn and positioned on his back without assistance.
Dr. Mike, the 'butthole to the ceiling' cue, has literally revolutionized my lower body workouts. It's a small thing, but focusing on raising that butthole as high as possible, rather than lowering the weight as low as possible, makes all the difference. After a decade of lower back pain and an inability to do RDLs, this has changed everything. I've only tried this for a few weeks, obviously, but not only can I do RDLs now - and they feel great - but, in turn, it seems to provide both mobility and stability to my lower back (so far, no pain). I can't wait to see how this translates to squats.
Tom Platz was my early inspiration to train fuckkkinnnng hard. I did and hurt myself doing heavy ass squat everyday for a while. Now my inspiration has shifted over to the RP team, I want to be a part of the inspiration that changes and influences my life. When will you train with fans again????
I had an orthopedic therapist(who lifts) break exercise down for me and I've never went back to endless exercises. He said, "Simply watch the way the muscle contracts and choose the best exercises for that movement pattern. Instead of Bulgarian Split Squats....which places too much pressure on the single joint...just do regular squats. The muscle contracts the same and it's much safer." I keep my routine simple, emphasize compound lifts, and basic accessory work and I've consistently grown more. You can build massive legs with this type of squat and nothing else. It makes life so much more simple as well.
I've ruptured both quad tendons over the years, and belt squats are now my go to heavy compound. I'm closing in on 50, and this exercise allows me to overload in a way I cannot realistically do with a bar on my shoulders.
@@joelhedgepeth5371 how did you actually do them? You fell and landed on your feet? And did you go too heavy on the hack squat and stopped too fast or yanked at it? Sorry to be nosey but I'm curious so indent do it.
Hello Dr. Mike. I tried to do this thing where I squatted standing on risers because I thought it would add ROM and that you'd be proud... But everyone told me it was dumb and now I'm embarrassed. I'll only stick to stuff you've approved from now on. ❤
Good to see some belt squat on here. Seems like Dr. Mike usually favorites the leg press or hack squat more often, but I prefer the belt squat by a wide margin.
I'm going to try your techniques. I'm 51. I've been lifting on and off 30 years. This last "off duty" lasted about 6 years. So I know I have to start all over again and I'm preparing myself to do that. I do have some lower back damage so I have to be carefull on putting to much strain on it. Good stuff man!
Dr Mike, I have been lifting since 1977, many years of not knowing what I was doing. Now 64, I have written and tried over 200 training programs and I will tell you that you speak the truth and I truly enjoy your videos. Sometimes the homo kidding gets a bit thick but you are entertaining and I have now subscribed. I will comment and may reach out to you, God bless and take care.
Jared training techniques & his body flow seamlessly with the SRDLs & Belt squats which are among my faves for lower body days!! I trained similar to Jared & it’s very to see great techniques and beautiful forms. Doing some frog squats before Belt squats will get your body in-tuned to how you should brace, back position, primarily engaging your glutes at the bottom is key to get quality reps. That comes with great ankle mobility & consistently getting deeper into your squats with some dynamic warm up to open up the hips before squats. Game changer once you’re able to get lower comfortably & feel your glutes & squats pumping!!
waiting for the cramps to set in? used to hate that when I trained "for real" sitting the couch almost crying from pain and afraid to move and start another cramp in another muscle😢
Been waiting on this vid for a looong time. Love belt squats. They just feel so good. BB squatting makes me so concerned with technique that it takes away from the movement. Leg press is okay but feels awkward when going deep for me. Belt squats are so much more natural.
Excellent exercise! As someone with past back injuries, I can offer some extra points that SHOULD have been emphasized. Some experience a shearing effect with this movement on the lower spine. This can be mostly negated by getting that belt as LOW as possible. This is why it is rightfully called "THE HIP BELT SQUAT." Also, (it shouldn't need to be said) make sure your core is strong. Any weakness around the lower spine should be addressed before doing ANY new movement.
Man Jared’s technique always on point
It’s beautiful
Right? He's a machine! - Dr. Mike
@@RenaissancePeriodizationwait, is Jared the machine we're talking about? What's going on? Where am I?
I was just about to comment this. His squat on this looks like the Chinese olympic weightlifters, it's fantastic
He's so good at everything
Jared's form on the SLDLs is a sight to behold. Just beautiful.
It’s turning me on
Yes it is. The same can also be said about his ass!!
I appreciate that 🙏
CROCS
@@JAREDFEATHERRPman you're pretty much always killing it on form no wonder mike uses you for sample clips all the time
It’s comforting to know that Dr. Mike also says “slow, control” to himself (during the belt squat demo). Honestly, I often hear his voice in my head while lifting 😅
Same, I have Dr. Mike yelling at me in my head "too fast, do it again!" Haha
If I had a dollar for every time I heard Mike’s voice when lifting, I would make my monthly gym fee every training session
same here. i say the same to my clients...hehe
Me too. I'm always like slow it down.
"Slow slow slow goddamn it" plays in my head every damn time.
The shaking effect is a phenomenon called "pulse modulation". As you approach failure, motor units are shutting off and dropping out due to fatigue. You therefore have fewer motor units firing in rapid succession which compromises smooth movement. It is like pulling spark plugs on an engine that is running. When you are firing on 4 pistons instead of 8 the engine will start to shimmy and shake. Same principle applies when motor units shut off due to fatigue. If you are doing this on a machine with a long or flexible movement arm it will appear even more exaggerated because the long lever amplifies the shaking. Credit for recognizing this concept goes to Ken Hutchins.
Ken Hutchins did not discover this but you are correct. We should be careful to not forget neuromechanics and focus only on exercise physiology
Belt squats are no joke. I’ve seen visible growth doing these. Thanks RP.
I've re-discovered these over the past year and the SFR is just massive for me! - Dr. Mike
@@RenaissancePeriodizationI wish somebody could figure out how to not break the machine every other time I want to use it
@@GrantBrown-sp2tg Well, at least your gym has one. :)
Yeah I am in the same boat...I wonder what Dr. Mike would suggest as a similar movement? I've someone doing a belt style squat with a cable rack. Might have to give it a shot.@@ChappersLaNoCry
These are awesome 🙌🏼
i love watching jared workout
100% the dude is an artist
Jared's a freaking beast! You can see his quads squeezing when he did the squat that was a good representation on how to do it properly
Mark Lobliner is so funny! I remember seeing him compete when I was growing up. So awesome to see the good chemistry between him and the guys from RP
been eyeing our belt sqauat from across the gym for a week or so now. this video is perfect timing
Love the antics between Mike and Jared. Y'all crack me up.
Fuck that guy... am I right??? 😂😂 we love eachother... I guess
Finally, Finally a LEG work out to Grow the Hams, Glutes and Quadriceps. This is Refreshing to know that Dr. Israetel is teaching us great leg training tips worth their weight in GOLD.
Drinking a coffee across the street from the gym on leg day .. and Dr Mike drops a Leg Day 👊🏾 PERFECT
Get it in bro
Hit it hard or what?
Been ignoring this machine this whole time. Will be adding it to the repertoire tomorrow. Thank you for the info as always. Youre the man.
It was great seeing Marc on the channel, been following him for years.
You guys never cease to motivate!
❤
Everytime I think I’m training my legs hard… you guys educate me. Thanks for the vid, fellas - that was amazeballs. 🤟
I have some of the strictest form at my gym, then I watch Jared lift and know I have to do better
You all look amazing! Just finished leg day this morning. Thanks for the video - this was motivating, inspiring, and fun.
Today was legs/calves/core for me
Goblet squats/dumbbell lunge for a warm up
Sumo deadlifts
Step up with dumbbells
Bulgarian split squats with dumbbell
Front squats
One leg calf raises below floor
Candlesticks
I only have free weights and i do a push pull legs split twice a week and do something different each split, literally hitting every kind of movement with 3 to 5 second eccentric movements on everything
Wow this is a crazy workout schedule, I wouldn't be able to keep up! How long does it take you?
Lobliner’s gut rounder than last time.
A belt squat station just got added in my gym and I was trying to figure out how to best make use of it. I'm wondering no more, thanks guys!
I incorporated belt squats into my routine a few months ago and i love them so far
The collaboration no one asked for but so glad we got it…. More Dr Mike, Jarred and Marc👍💪
❤
I'm definitely incorporating these two movements into my next leg day, along with hack squats and leg curls. Thanks in advance for my next leg day!
This guy never hip-hinged in his life
Jared's form.... seriously just impeccable!
I’ve been a fan of lobliner for a decade. Love this collab
Today is hiking uphill for 3km/6mils leg day
Really glad I found this page. New gym is an old school gym and they have it.
Love Mike and Jared videos!
❤❤❤
Henry steinborn known for the steinborn squat. He is the reason weightlifters squat the way they do. In 1920, at 27 years old, he squatted 550lbs for 5 reps and this barbell was lifted from the floor by steinborn and positioned on his back without assistance.
Belt squats look sick need to try those
Dr. Mike, the 'butthole to the ceiling' cue, has literally revolutionized my lower body workouts. It's a small thing, but focusing on raising that butthole as high as possible, rather than lowering the weight as low as possible, makes all the difference. After a decade of lower back pain and an inability to do RDLs, this has changed everything. I've only tried this for a few weeks, obviously, but not only can I do RDLs now - and they feel great - but, in turn, it seems to provide both mobility and stability to my lower back (so far, no pain). I can't wait to see how this translates to squats.
One day I will workout with Dr Mike
Come to Vegas and train with us then! ;)
This type of content is great! I struggle often with knowing what cues to prioritize when lifting for proper form and effectiveness of an exercise.
Dr. Mike's biceps are looking bigger! 👊🔥 0:38
Tom Platz was my early inspiration to train fuckkkinnnng hard. I did and hurt myself doing heavy ass squat everyday for a while. Now my inspiration has shifted over to the RP team, I want to be a part of the inspiration that changes and influences my life. When will you train with fans again????
Awsome collab with ML! I'm still patiently waiting for Doug Miller in the future!
You make a good point, I *should* go clear some space in my garage for a belt squat machine.
Im currently looking at one. They're not that bad on price tbh.
It just depends where you buy it. Butnim investing in one.
crazy session and quality reps !
11:55 had me dying 😂😂😂 Mike is such a fool 🤣🤣🤣
Enjoying this video and tips. The video transition 4:24 was seamless s/o to the editor!
This was an awesome video. I never did belt squats before cauee i didnt like the form but you changed that in this video. Thank you Mike
4:19 that cut was on point
Jared so nasty with his Full ROM!
Thank you 🤘
I had an orthopedic therapist(who lifts) break exercise down for me and I've never went back to endless exercises. He said, "Simply watch the way the muscle contracts and choose the best exercises for that movement pattern. Instead of Bulgarian Split Squats....which places too much pressure on the single joint...just do regular squats. The muscle contracts the same and it's much safer." I keep my routine simple, emphasize compound lifts, and basic accessory work and I've consistently grown more. You can build massive legs with this type of squat and nothing else. It makes life so much more simple as well.
Dr. Mike and Son slaying their guest feature, so wholesome.
😂😂😂
I've ruptured both quad tendons over the years, and belt squats are now my go to heavy compound. I'm closing in on 50, and this exercise allows me to overload in a way I cannot realistically do with a bar on my shoulders.
How did you do that to the tendons?
@@akbananachucker2441 First one was due to a fall. Second one happened doing hack squats
@@joelhedgepeth5371 how did you actually do them? You fell and landed on your feet? And did you go too heavy on the hack squat and stopped too fast or yanked at it? Sorry to be nosey but I'm curious so indent do it.
@@akbananachucker2441 I slipped and fell down a flight of stairs. The hack squat was just business as usual. Things happen...
@@joelhedgepeth5371 hack squat is supposed to be pretty safe. Did you over do it with weights or something?
Hello Dr. Mike. I tried to do this thing where I squatted standing on risers because I thought it would add ROM and that you'd be proud... But everyone told me it was dumb and now I'm embarrassed. I'll only stick to stuff you've approved from now on. ❤
Found this channel, now im hooked, well done Sir!
Good to see some belt squat on here. Seems like Dr. Mike usually favorites the leg press or hack squat more often, but I prefer the belt squat by a wide margin.
How about pver many years woulf this cause a lowrr back problem ? The stiff legged excersise ?
I'm going to try your techniques. I'm 51. I've been lifting on and off 30 years. This last "off duty" lasted about 6 years. So I know I have to start all over again and I'm preparing myself to do that. I do have some lower back damage so I have to be carefull on putting to much strain on it. Good stuff man!
it’s like he knew to drop this banger on leg day
"You don't need your legs for anything" 😳...😭😭
Got me motivated for leg day today! Thank you!
Jared desperately clinging to life while they do the exit interview, was hilarious.
Dr Mike, I have been lifting since 1977, many years of not knowing what I was doing. Now 64, I have written and tried over 200 training programs and I will tell you that you speak the truth and I truly enjoy your videos. Sometimes the homo kidding gets a bit thick but you are entertaining and I have now subscribed. I will comment and may reach out to you, God bless and take care.
I wish I had access to one of those
Marc got that dang bubble gut 😮
Jared is a damn monster.
Thank you 🤜🤛
Fun fact: in the intro Jared and Marc were standing on 32" box to get them all in frame
My leg day was below average this morning. I’m motivated to go back tonight now and make it great!
Not too often you see Jared need time to get his breathing under control. Jared is a BEAST!
Thank you ❤❤❤
I love it - "insulin and some birthday cake." That's a man that knows his stuff and how to foster elite pharma recovery!!!
I'm sorry , but he did all of them with his chest down and caved in. You guys rock and did them immaculate.
Yeah I'm surprised dr.mike didn't call bullshit on his form. That was terrible
Jared training techniques & his body flow seamlessly with the SRDLs & Belt squats which are among my faves for lower body days!! I trained similar to Jared & it’s very to see great techniques and beautiful forms. Doing some frog squats before Belt squats will get your body in-tuned to how you should brace, back position, primarily engaging your glutes at the bottom is key to get quality reps. That comes with great ankle mobility & consistently getting deeper into your squats with some dynamic warm up to open up the hips before squats. Game changer once you’re able to get lower comfortably & feel your glutes & squats pumping!!
Mark: the human body is amazing!
Dr. Michael: innit great? Lizzo?
Mark:😂😰
I've been waiting for this
I just did legs and now I'm sitting on the couch watching this eating blueberries afraid to stand up
waiting for the cramps to set in? used to hate that when I trained "for real" sitting the couch almost crying from pain and afraid to move and start another cramp in another muscle😢
@@andersbjrnsen7203
Are you taking magnesium supplements? That can help with cramps.
@@andersbjrnsen7203 don't know about you guys but for me the second and the third day after leg training is the worst
@@andersbjrnsen7203 yup. Last leg day of mesocycle, 7 sets of quads all 0-1 RIR
Honestly love the belt squat at my gym. It gives my back a rest and I can still blast legs.
Definitely great for that!
Jared with the crocs. Is it helpful or just personal preference ?
Preferred lol
Wish my gym had that machine! Gonna have to try with dumbbells.
Was waiting for this vid to drop!!!
About fucking time you trained someone Mike.
I'm here for the banter 😂 "Come control your breath over here on this belt squat."
Jared’s going to be the next big thing in bodybuilding industry
Outstanding this isexactly what I needed to observe what the belt squat excerise is about
Thanks a lot. Now I'm dreading leg day even more. Learned good pointers. Thanks.
Leg day today 🔥 Perfect timing.
Hell yeah
I needed this man
I love the guy deadlifting with his croques.
belt squat is amazing.
Dr.Mike practices what he preaches, bro's huge
Been waiting on this one❤
Thank you for this. Honestly 🙏
Y'all are living the life!
Keen as to hit the gym in the AM and try these! 👍🏼
If you are fortunate enough to have this at your gym use it. I have been doing my squat work on a Wenning belt squat, great piece of equipment.
Definitely a good piece
I love watching this type of training
Man y'all gotta be making a playlist of those edits ... Shazam's been failing to identify musics on here
Jared's Technique is just something else
Hopefully in a good way!! Haha
@@JAREDFEATHERRP yes sir, I mean that with the best intentions 🙏
I'm showing this to all my buddies who give me shit for lifting in Crocs, lol
Thumbnail needs the three of you in miniskirts
😭😭
I wish I had Dr. Mike as a training partner.
Hey, Doc, I didn’t realize that when you were talking about lifting shoes that you meant crocs.
I wish more gyms around me had belt squat machines
great tips, love it !!
Jared doing perfect form in crocs just absolutely killed me
Been waiting on this vid for a looong time. Love belt squats. They just feel so good. BB squatting makes me so concerned with technique that it takes away from the movement. Leg press is okay but feels awkward when going deep for me. Belt squats are so much more natural.
Excellent exercise! As someone with past back injuries, I can offer some extra points that SHOULD have been emphasized. Some experience a shearing effect with this movement on the lower spine. This can be mostly negated by getting that belt as LOW as possible. This is why it is rightfully called "THE HIP BELT SQUAT." Also, (it shouldn't need to be said) make sure your core is strong. Any weakness around the lower spine should be addressed before doing ANY new movement.