This man explains things so efficiently. All these other videos are 20 minute or 10 minutes, some have half their video talking about what they ate that day.
@brunoduff
4 жыл бұрын
The squat’s step by step in his book is extremely helpful. I no longer feel pain in my back due to it’s instructions. Totally worth it
@dispencil
2 жыл бұрын
What in particular technique-wise made the pain go away?
@brunoduff
2 жыл бұрын
@@dispencil in my particular case, positioning of the hips, cervical spine, and legs alignment with feet. But of course there are other steps you need to take
@andywkd08
2 жыл бұрын
Which book is it ?
@brunoduff
2 жыл бұрын
@@andywkd08 "Olympic Weightlifting - a Complete Guide for Athletes & Coaches", by Everett. I got the third edition, don't know if there's a newer version. It's an amazing book.
@andywkd08
2 жыл бұрын
@@brunoduff thanks for the reply, I’m going to buy the book for sure
@GetUnwoke
3 жыл бұрын
every time I did squats, no matter which style lo-bar or hi-bar, my low back hurt and I dreaded every time I had to do them. I also kept stalling early and had no idea wtf I was doing wrong. the issue was that I was trying to fix my form while using the wrong bar placement. Finally decided to put the bar on the most comfortable shelf on my traps and everything felt natural and smooth for once. no back pain at all, just pure awesomeness!! bar placement matters the most I'd say and then it's a matter of balance and following the most natural feeling bar path. that was my experience anyways. just my 2 cents
@robertrobert212
Ай бұрын
Extremely short intro and got straight to the point. That's how tutorials on KZitem should be done.
@williamdejeffrio9701
Жыл бұрын
Perfect video! Straight to the important points and very informative. After squatting for nearly 50 years I am currently trying to improve my form, focusing on a more Olympic form. Thanks!
@chefbuff
4 жыл бұрын
Amazing video, love the amount of knowledge you cover alongside its direct application(s) and such a concise delivery!
@jaromvicencio
4 жыл бұрын
No nonsense explanation as expected from Greg.
@javiersanz29
4 жыл бұрын
Is it me or Greg is secretly in love with Lidia Valentín? Jajajaja. Very nice video, Greg, thank you.
@YouCallThataKnife253
4 жыл бұрын
What's not to love?
@grumpycroissant8712
4 жыл бұрын
She is everyone's crush okay
@CatalystAthletics
4 жыл бұрын
She's one of a handful of lifters I can consistently go to for good demos, although to be fair, it's in large part thanks to Hookgrip's great videos.
@brunoduff
4 жыл бұрын
Dude, who’s NOT?? Hahaha she’s gorgeous
@javiersanz29
4 жыл бұрын
@@CatalystAthletics That's true. Hookgrip's video library is amazing. By the way, I've been always amazed by Lidia's technique because it looks like she is not going as deep as other lifters (below parallel) and, sometimes, doing like power snatches even . Maybe is beceause she has a lot of dorsiflexion and a very specific technique. I don't know. Keep it up, Greg!
@zsahe21
Жыл бұрын
Wow what a great video. Exceptional work. Thanks.
@somebody3158
3 жыл бұрын
Best explanation of the squat
@Spanker866352
2 жыл бұрын
No bullshit, right to the point, very well done! I like the vid, sir. Will send it to my mates to end old debates.
@chrissentell4400
2 жыл бұрын
love how to the point your vids are
@Brisk855
Жыл бұрын
I stopped doing parallel and started doing ATG even though I don’t do oly weightlifting, because I respect the ROM.
@gomuscup2162
Ай бұрын
Did you see better leg development and less knee pain by doing so sir corvo attano ?
@Brisk855
Ай бұрын
@@gomuscup2162 better legs and back development. Sometimes my back would be more sore than my legs when I do ATG pause squats. Always remember: technique over weights.
@gomuscup2162
Ай бұрын
@@Brisk855 thx I will do that now 🫡
@MeleDrummer
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome, your tutorials are the best and the real examples really help understand the points being made
@catsrule9841
2 ай бұрын
Squats take a lot of work,are very taxing on the body, and do very little short term, but as for me, I’ve been doing it pretty steady for 7-8 months, and have been seeing some definition ,I’m only doing 240-260 lbs 12,10,8 times, afterward I do lunges, and leg extensions. I feel it helps everything over all, and wouldn’t make sense working out without it.
@Poncho_wl
3 жыл бұрын
Thankyou Greg for introducing me to Lidia, my life if changed
@andr1
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, got some good cues to keep in mind
@LucasBritoBJJ
3 жыл бұрын
I always watch greg's videos at 0.75 speed
@jamesrichardson291
4 жыл бұрын
Great video Greg! Exactly what I needed before a big squat workout
@ameg2707
3 жыл бұрын
Great info and details, ty!
@jeffhaley9494
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent information and easy to understand guidance! Great job on edit and presentation. Keep up the awesome content!
@mukesh1034
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this knowledgeable video ☺
@jacksonchan6822
4 жыл бұрын
Greg. Awesome.
@jeffreywalker4133
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. I would like to make a point that is not often mentioned, and this may be one of the better forums to do so. The apophysis (growth plate) of the 5th lumbar vertebra does not close until the age of 22! And it is angled through the vertebral body. So improper form (powerlifting type squats especially) prior to that age puts the spine at increased risk for damage. Rounded back in squatting or heavy deadlifts is dangerous for teens! If it were up to me, I would counsel all younger lifters to stick with higher reps and perfect form.
@midnightflyer7510
2 жыл бұрын
That’s something I’ve never heard before and quite relevant for me as I have two teen athletes. My 17yr old just hit a PR last night of 495 at 200lbs. Incidentally, he then proceeded proceeded to leg press 11 plates (~1K) for 8 quad dominant foot placement reps followed by two additional down sets for 20 reps each. His goal is more hypertrophy related now that he’s done playing football but I want my 16yr old sophomore to incorporate more Olympic style lifting for wrestling as well as football. Your information adds something else I have to concern myself with on top of the myriad of student athletes woes...LOL😉
@Tumpz
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for not making a forced 10 min video :D
@1articoli
3 жыл бұрын
Right on. And no "Yo bro, wassup".
@TheFoxyPlayer
3 жыл бұрын
Very informative, thank you
@henrikgulyas
4 жыл бұрын
great content
@karansoam
2 жыл бұрын
Loved it!
@LaurentVF
4 жыл бұрын
Another great video, thanks Greg
@omarfit5382
3 жыл бұрын
Perfecto! Gracias por la traducción
@davidgriffiths1447
3 жыл бұрын
Top class content
@TheCarDude1
4 жыл бұрын
Terrific video, Very well organised, simple and informative I love it
@MRJJJarhead
4 жыл бұрын
the MDF platforms soaked in sweat and other bodily fluids are morphing into a piece of modern art.
@G3Number
4 жыл бұрын
How about talking about nutrition specialy for weightlifting and how do you maximase your sleep quality
@DanielDettlaff
4 жыл бұрын
hey greg. i don't know if you know but Rebeka Koha specifically asked to not show her arms and hair anymore due to her recent conversion to islam. Just as a heads up
@DanielDettlaff
4 жыл бұрын
00:13
@CatalystAthletics
4 жыл бұрын
Was not aware of that. Will avoid going forward, thanks.
@smolboyi
3 жыл бұрын
"hinging as it's designed to" I like how you snuck that in there haha
@somebody3158
3 жыл бұрын
Well it is a hinge joint soo...
@smolboyi
3 жыл бұрын
@@somebody3158 designed is the key word
@ZxaleJackson
2 ай бұрын
What are the shoes they are wearing? I know those are lifting shoes but anyone know the name?
@dyaballikl
4 жыл бұрын
Goddamn your mobility rules.
@S2k_GRsti
4 жыл бұрын
solid 🦅
@עידונווה-ק4ס
3 жыл бұрын
The best squats’ form I’ve seen so far belong to Lidia Valentin and to Gaelle Nayo Ketchanke. They do not have ideal proportions (they both have long legs and short torso), yet they perform it perfectly- their hips don’t shoot back at all even with heavy weight and their knees stay forward.
@danyalraza9707
Жыл бұрын
Hips shooting back is literally just a function of anatomy + dorsiflexion mobility
@idonaveh5343
Жыл бұрын
@@danyalraza9707 Nope. The position and angles of your body and limbs at ass to grass is a product of your anatomy, but those angle should be kept as much as possible when pushing out of the hole. If the hips shoot drastically back to a state that your shins are parallel to the ground, that means it is too much of a weight to push with your quads and it is an instinct of the body to shift weight from the quads to the lower back so you can overcome the weight. You can see this happens to some extent even in elite weightlifters. Good squatters kill that instinct and they would fail a squat without shifting the weight to the lower back. If you train yourself again and again to not be afraid of a fail and be able to throw the barbell back safely when the quads can’t push the weight, you will kill that instinct
@yoadrian8496
3 жыл бұрын
When I do a closed knee joint pause squat, my legs are relaxed, which I was told puts too much pressure on the knees which could result in injury. However, I didn't feel any pressure and was able to exit the bottom position correctly. Am i doing it right or should I keep my leg muscle tense?
@CatalystAthletics
3 жыл бұрын
There should be some tension but you can be relaxed enough (and should be) to really be sitting completely on closed knees as you describe.
@עידונווה-ק4ס
3 жыл бұрын
Question- Should we “screw/root our feet into the ground” while squatting? Create some kind of torque or tension in the feet apart from the tension the heavy weight creates? I find that this creates tension on the feet and body and “glues” the feet to the floor helping you to spread the weight all over the foot, and also keeps the knee aligned with the feet and makes it stable and helps you keep balance. The only downside I see about this cue is that it might take some of the focus of pushing straight up. What is your opinion about this issue?
@CatalystAthletics
3 жыл бұрын
I've never found it useful, but I also think each individual should do what produces the best results for them.
@harleymbaldwin
4 жыл бұрын
OK, maybe I'm being a bit pedantic here, but what's your opinion on the "momentary" inward knee valgus that we can see on some lifters (Koha & Valentin in this video) when coming out of the "hole"? Do you consider that a form "breakdown" - or how should we justify / explain this phenomenon? Is it something to avoid etc...?
@CatalystAthletics
4 жыл бұрын
I think concern over it is way overblown. Unless it's extreme (like knees practically touching), the risk of injury is pretty much non-existent - the concern comes from the field sports world in which knee valgus in single-leg situations (jumping, landing, cutting, etc.) is a genuine problem. That said, I encourage lifters to do their best to keep their knees aligned with the feet throughout the lift, and my lifters always have unilateral leg work (squatting and hinging variations) among other accessories to help with hip stability and balance. Definitely not something to panic over and certainly not a reason to avoid squatting.
@jeffreywalker4133
4 жыл бұрын
I don't agree Greg, because over time, the tracking of the patella is lateral and not in the slot between the condyles, and will lead to abnormal friction over the lateral patella and the tendency towards chondromalacia. I am willing to bet that is the case with rachiecovez comment above, which I answered in detail. I see valgus angle being done on the leg press with heavy weights and it makes me cringe.
@CatalystAthletics
4 жыл бұрын
@@jeffreywalker4133 You could be correct. But I haven't seen that borne out in practical experience (in that I'm including the entire competitive WL community, for whom there is quite a lot of this valgus motion but not a similar incidence of chondromalacia or other chronic or acute problems). The reality that has to be accepted is that any physical activity we choose to push to a high level will carry risks of chronic problems and acute injury, and there's no reliable way to truly predict who will develop what from what. Each of us has to decide how much risk to accept and behave accordingly. As I've said repeatedly, I encourage people to do what they can to avoid valgus motion, but that's different from saying they should immediately and completely cease any squatting in which it occurs.
@jeffreywalker4133
4 жыл бұрын
@@CatalystAthletics Great answer!!
@aethylwulfeiii6502
10 ай бұрын
I do and prefer front squats. It actually works the muscle I am trying to work (the legs) with a less heavy load on my bloody spine. Is back squat still good because it has a greater range of motion somehow than front squat? It seems like I can get significantly deeper without compromising posture with front squat.
@CatalystAthletics
10 ай бұрын
Sounds to me like you have an issue with either position or mobility in the BS - the depth should be pretty much identical. And there shouldn't be a dramatic difference in how it feels on your back either, which further suggests a bad position that's creating strain that shouldn't exist. That said, if you can't BS safely, don't do it. You'll survive with only FS.
@siawinkelmolen2851
4 жыл бұрын
I always wonder where to put my hands and create upper back tightness.
@CatalystAthletics
4 жыл бұрын
Assuming you're talking about a back squat, usually a closer grip on the bar will help you keep the upper back tight/extended unless you have really poor mobility, in which case it can do the opposite by forcing you to lift your elbows up and back and hunch over a bit.
@siawinkelmolen2851
4 жыл бұрын
Catalyst Athletics Thank you so much! Your channel is the best!
@a8a8642
3 жыл бұрын
i've noticed most of them demonstrate knee valgus as they come out of the hole. Is this normal in olympic weightlifting? because usually they tell you to avoid that when you are learning the squat
@CatalystAthletics
3 жыл бұрын
Not uncommon and if not extreme, not a huge concern, although ideally you train from day 1 to avoid it.
@davidwestwood2457
3 жыл бұрын
I was hoping someone asked that question! Thanks for answering it!
@ruffstreams
4 жыл бұрын
don't wanna be that guy but i think koha announced she'd be happy if people don't share any more content of her with uncovered arms/legs/hair great video anyways!
@CatalystAthletics
4 жыл бұрын
Not being that guy, you're just telling the guy who doesn't follow shit on IG and had no idea.
@ben94_
2 жыл бұрын
should I try to keep my elbows directly under the bar or does it not matter
@CatalystAthletics
2 жыл бұрын
No, they should stay a little behind, but low. Moving them directly below makes it hard if not impossible to maintain scap retraction as wanted.
@benjaminwetscher9614
4 жыл бұрын
🔥
@RyanAl92
3 жыл бұрын
3:05 Ooh, bouncy... 😍
@yoshua5640
Жыл бұрын
I know this video is a bit old but i'm hoping to maybe get some answers. Now I personally have long femurs and a short torso in comparison, now there are a lot of channels like, Squat University, that it is borderline impossible for me to get into a nice "olympic atg" deep squat without bending over too much making it a low bar squat and that mobility can only improve it minimally. Does anyone have a different experience? I'd love to know!
@CatalystAthletics
Жыл бұрын
See this - kzitem.info/news/bejne/pYOVmJVnr5irin4 Your ultimate depth and position are determined by proportions. Even perfect mobility can't make you look like a differently-proportioned athlete... the goal is to achieve the best position you can with what you have to work with.
@yoshua5640
Жыл бұрын
@@CatalystAthletics Thanks a ton!
@cjparkeffaking4551
3 жыл бұрын
I don't really know how to word this. But I feel my sciatic nerve in my hip for a couple days after squatting. It is really painful but I know it is there. Is there any reason for this. I am a weak ass squatter and thinking / hoping it goes away after some strength is built up
@CatalystAthletics
3 жыл бұрын
Being a weak squatter won't cause a nerve issue - getting stronger may mitigate the problem indirectly and coincidentally, but anything nerve-related, I'd get checked out by a pro.
@cjparkeffaking4551
3 жыл бұрын
@@CatalystAthletics Hey, thank you for the reply. I think I sorted it out myself. I just did a better warmer up (really focused on my back), lowered the weight a bit, upped the volume a little and really paid attention to form all the way through, especially at the bottom.
@arpankumarpadhy215
4 жыл бұрын
Hey Greg in dire need of your advice. I get a severe pinching pain near my rear delts while lowering the bar in a heavy pushpress Or jerk back into the rack position. Tried different grip widths but none of them helped. Any suggestions.
@CatalystAthletics
4 жыл бұрын
Try the various overhead mobility stuff here and see if you get any improvement - www.catalystathletics.com/video/section/2/Mobility-Flexibility-Training-Prep/
@midnightflyer7510
2 жыл бұрын
Year late but could be an angry infraspinatus or teres minor or both, two of the posterior rotator cuff muscles. I’ve dealt with this on and off my whole 30 year lifting career.
@koreanbeefcake
2 жыл бұрын
So should I be cutting my depth short?
@CatalystAthletics
2 жыл бұрын
no... what are you talking about?
@koreanbeefcake
2 жыл бұрын
@@CatalystAthletics i mean to prevent even a little bit of back rounding
@CatalystAthletics
2 жыл бұрын
@@koreanbeefcake Yes, at least with more heavily loaded squats, and continue improving your mobility to increase depth over time.
@wesmantooth6532
2 жыл бұрын
how do you set the back without the butt wink?
@jeffriggins9106
5 ай бұрын
Stop overextending your lower back prior to squatting.
@Diego-vb8lg
2 жыл бұрын
hello! I love your videos, they are very concise. I have a doubt with something that is said in two videos. Here (2:18) it is said that the natural curvature of the lower back should be maintained, but here (kzitem.info/news/bejne/2G150J2ujZFjp44 2:14) it is said that the area should be arched . So what should I do? I would really appreciate a clarification. First of all, Thanks! All the best!
@CatalystAthletics
2 жыл бұрын
The natural curvature of the lower back IS arched - neutral lumbar spine is a curve, not flat. See kzitem.info/news/bejne/rKeQ2HhuaaxorYI
@tornquad5024
2 жыл бұрын
Tips on tight pecs making it hard to get into position
@CatalystAthletics
2 жыл бұрын
Do this series in warm-up and a second time every day, and do the doorjamb stretch at least between sets - kzitem.info/news/bejne/sK-s14KKkqF_foI
@Scott-zh5ip
3 жыл бұрын
For the algorithm
@andreycheb1
9 ай бұрын
For correct technique of wieghtlifting squats, you mast have short legs (with short hips !), long torso. If it's not like that - "correct technique" not for you.
@CatalystAthletics
9 ай бұрын
Yes, you're right you should quit trying. No one without short legs and a long torso has ever been successful in the sport...
@TabtachiMoncef
11 ай бұрын
الأوزان مزيفة بالنسبة الامبياد
@wilmerstall3933
4 жыл бұрын
Aight
@rachiecovez
4 жыл бұрын
I miss squatting to full depth. Stupid chondromalacia!
@jeffreywalker4133
4 жыл бұрын
Make sure to wear elastic knee braces with a patellar cutout. Never pause at the bottom as the pull on the patellar tendon will aggravate the chondromalacia pain. Just guessing in your case, but I have seen a lot of women let their knee tracking drift inward on the way up, (knock-kneed) which causes the patella to ride more to the outside and encounter the convexity of the femur rather than the natural anatomical slot between the condyles. I see this a lot as well in leg presses, and with heavy ones, makes it more damaging to the knee joint, and even dangerous to the point of tearing the medial collateral ligament or the lateral meniscus. Go back to lighter weights and higher reps. And if all else fails, you can have the patellar surface shaved in a short surgical procedure. I know these things because I have lifted for more than 40 years, and because I am a retired emergency physician.
@jeffreywalker4133
4 жыл бұрын
That would be the undersurface of the patella to be shaved. Not a difficult surgery. And although leg extensions are not great muscle builders, they are good for almost any kind of knee injury rehab.
4 жыл бұрын
well time to dust off the shoes and put a face mask on
@GrandpaDon69
2 жыл бұрын
Man u age well no homo
@kramkalisthenics
4 жыл бұрын
How about a really tall person? All these athletes are short. Technique is different for tall people.
@CatalystAthletics
4 жыл бұрын
Principles are principles because they're universal. Which one of these criteria do you believe can't be met by a tall person? I've personally coached 6'4" and 6'5" lifters as well as multiple right around 6'. Lasha Talakhadze is 6'6". Watch him squat and then tell me how his technique differs from short people or how he doesn't meet the principles in this video - kzitem.info/news/bejne/w3uZmauMfaV4dqg
@kramkalisthenics
4 жыл бұрын
@@CatalystAthletics Not sure, but I feel much more comfortable in a wider stance, seems to be easier on my knees. I'm 6-1.
@FIGGY65
3 жыл бұрын
@@kramkalisthenics Then perhaps your own unique hip structure plays an important role in your comfort with your own choice of squat form? I’m 6’5” and am most comfortable and effecient with a medium width myself.
@kramkalisthenics
3 жыл бұрын
@@FIGGY65 makes sense.
@mkdorkov123
4 жыл бұрын
Better delete this video ASAP. Can clearly see Koha's uncovered forearm and hair.
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