*APP LINK!!* - newapp.muscularstrength.com/ I bet the first time you all try GOLDEN RULE #1, it will change your squat life forever! All about them simple and helpful tips! Now show me your gains Nation! What exercise would you like to see next? (1:43) - Maximize Your Squat For More STRENGTH, FLEXIBILITY, BALANCE & OVERALL POWER! - czcams.com/video/-oJvxKgWItg/video.html *FULL WORKOUT PROGRAMS* - muscularstrength.com/Full-Workout-Programs
Is it ok to go ass to grass if you have a butt wink? I no longer go ass to grass and currently stop my squat right before the butt wink to avoid injury which is just barely past parallel. What are your thoughts on this? For example how much butt wink is acceptable, is it based on body type... for example long torso with short legs or vice versa? So many opinions out there, I would greatly appreciate you clearing this up with a video or a response. Thank you Scott!
PacificNorthWest Bear I’m 47 beginner and desperate for breathing techniques while lifting weights and what body muscles do I need to tighten while doing weights. A book dvd or app please. Thanks.
One of the oldest fitness channel on youtube. I remeber these guy used to train in empty gyms at night few years backlool he is really under rated to be fair. Keep up the good work.
Very informative. I recently lowered my squat about 30lbs. I used to be able to do 5x5 but every rep was like dropping real fast and bouncing out of the squat, not breathing, knees caving in. So I dropped the weight about 30 lbs now I do a 5x5 clean strict form my knees don’t cave in, I breathe properly. Best change I ever made
I’m 130lbs && was struggling to go heavier on my squats. I started implementing holding my breath when I squat and I’m doing a good 185lbs for 7 reps! Thanks Scotty 😎
Scott, I’ve stuck with training longer and made more gains than I ever have in my life because of your videos. Thanks for all the motivation and great instruction!
I will be trying this! A lot of the video tutorials for women say....no knees over toes, pull glutes back into heels and rarely ever ass to grass....that, for me, makes squats more difficult and unenjoyable so I avoid them. I always thought that was the right way. Now I am excited to try it your way! Thank you!
Looking good Scott! When I started I was doing half reps then I learnt ATG. I stayed at about 50kg built up to 12 reps 5 sets full motion. Now my highest is 85kg full motion (2-3 reps) after about 7 months. Building up slowly is the most important. Also I've learned so much from your vids since I began weight lifting. Thank you.
I used to have shoulder mobility issues aswell when squatting and it started to hurt. Started to warm them up exactly like that a while ago. It really does help.
I love your true Boston accent so beautiful. I’ll try this when the new local gym opens. It’s so cute how you say stahting and then say starting. Keep your accent it’s unique and part of who you are 🙂 I guarantee it’s super cool!
SMASHED! I have a friend who says she squats everyday and I’m over here needing two days to recover after leg day. 🤣 Thank you for this information. I lift alone while my kids nap so this is very useful information!💪🏻
Thanks Ana! Maybe you're friend just isn't training as hard as you haha. Keep training hard! The MUSCULARSTRENGTH APP IS COMING!! Get on the exclusive list to be the first to try it out! newapp.muscularstrength.com/
Haha thanks Luis, so much dedication from you man :-D The MUSCULARSTRENGTH APP IS COMING!! Get on the exclusive list to be the first to try it out! newapp.muscularstrength.com/
Love your content Scott, seriously the best youtube fitness content on youtube: Simple, always quality information, delivered in a clear entertaining way. Definitely the kind of quality I strive to build towards myself. Thanks for the great video!
Oh my God the third point is a game changer. I'm new to lifting and started out with 5x5 program. It was going great until about the 6th week, after which I was having difficulty squatting. I plateaued. And then my form was increasingly getting incorrect. I didn't know that could happen. I had to halve my weights and restart from there. No matter what I was doing, it just wasn't feeling right like it did earlier! These 3 hacks are gonna save me, I can tell you that. Can't wait to try these and report back for more! Thank you so much!! So excited to try this!
Now this is truly useful!!! I started doing barbell back squat a week ago and I’m glad I’m doing most stuff correctly but there will always be rooms for improvements and this video addressed it. Thank you! 🙏
You always know when Boston is in the house! I'm a beginner to the squat rack. I find it so intimidating (afraid of injuring my back, looking foolish in the gym, and practicing incorrect form) but after doing reserch I found that this the barbell squat is one of the highest ranking movements for muscle growth and strengthening. I am currently working on my ankle mobility becasue I find it so difficult to squat low without falling over. Thank you for sharing these great tips! Feeling a bit more confident now.
thanks for this! this was a great refresher after realizing i'm hurting more than I should after squats. ass to grass is the biggest thing i need reminded on. i lowered the weight a bit to work on proper form and this video has definitely helped
Breathing is super important bro! Hit it hard! The MUSCULARSTRENGTH APP IS COMING!! Get on the exclusive list to be the first to try it out! newapp.muscularstrength.com/
Have to say I've been squatting a while and doing it wrong. I've only just discovered Scott's Channel and his tips have really helped me with my squats. Thanks Scott.
I was just now thinking about how your tips are so great, and you just uploaded a video 😄 Can’t thank you enough, I have made so much progress following your tips and advices! Your channel is a must watch for everyone who goes to the gym!
Shehzil Moid I’m just being honest... I’ve been watching his channel for over 3 years now, and I’m very thankful for his tips. If I wanted to get attention I would post butt pics on insta, and not comment on CZcams videos, plus nothing wrong with posting butt pics either!
I'm new to squat and had improper form. Right after watching this video I learned afew things. Totally mark in my memories forever. 1) get light weight to begin with. 2) get your feet in a comfortable position. 3) breathing properly. Thanks man, I'll make sure to pay it forward. 3)
Very informative videos as always..❤️ Found this channel a few days ago and have already watched many videos....the dumbest mistake series was amazing to watch alongside the hardgainers one..✌️ Thanks Scott, ur awesome!👌
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This was a perfect video for me to learn to squat with a barbell. Explained everything to me. Loved it. Will execute these on my next leg day. Thank you
Thank you so much for this! I'm always trying to improve my form on the squat because I know how important it is but I've always been afraid of doing it incorrectly and causing some knee injury. I feel like I've got it now. Ive seen every video on YT about squatting, and in my opinion, this is the very best one. As for what else I'd like to see, my vote is for the deadlift.
I was just doing barbell squats and I was only doing half way with heavy weight. Then I felt this weird pain while holding the bar. So I stopped searched up how to do a proper squat. Found this and man I feel that burn in my quads and ass. Thanks for this vid man. No Ego lifting every body!! Good luck with those gains!!!
Just finished legs today and saw this vid before training. Def helped my form since it was a struggle feel real good after squats felt it in my gluteus and Jammie’s lol thanks for the amazing tips
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Some people don't have the hip mobility to go ass to grass though, if they go all the way down then they get "butt wink" which is terrible for your lumbar, especially if you have 315lbs on your spine. But you should definitely break parallel and your ass should go below your knees. Can't stand these quarter squats.
@Michael Davis Yup, my physiotherapist said the same thing. The second your lower back curves inwards, you lose all tension. Proper depth is completely case by case. Same with the "push through the heels" advice. You want to be pushing from mid-foot. That ensures your weight is distributed across your entire foot. Better advice is to avoid pushing with just your toes.
Hi Scott! I just found your channel yesterday and THANK GOODNESS I did! I’m an athletic woman who has two lower leg injuries; an ACL & Achilles injury and I was feeling some tweaks in my knee when squatting so I searched for “proper squat technique” and came across your video. Today, I put your advice into practice and WHOA - what a difference!! I felt zero pain in my knee and was able to keep my same weight during my squats. I even wrote in my progress book “Ass to Grass” to remember to squat all the way down and I’m beyond impressed! Thank you for all that you’re doing by providing great, safe information so we can all be healthier, longer! You are appreciated!! 🙏🏽
You don't need ATG, but "just" to go below parallel. ATG may be impossible for many, while going below parallel can be done by almost everybody (with some decent mobility). Also, you don't push with the heels, but with the whole feet. You have to feel the weight over the mid foot. Btw your squat looks gorgeous :D
But you should always be working on your mobility to at least attempt to go ATG :-) Ankles and hips. And that's true about the foot, but the main point was to not go onto your toes only.. that's where problems can occur. Thanks though :-D
I was always skeptical of squatting because of bad form but now I think I'm ready to start doing some bah-bell squats! Great video Scott you're the man! 💪
Hi scott, nice video! I have one question, a lot of people, like Alan Thrall, suggest pushing through the entire foot and not focusing just on the heel. That allows you to keep the center of gravity over the middle of your shoe while performing barbell squats. What do you think?
But that form of cueing can cause an overcompensation which can lead to vertical shins and toes coming off the ground. I, along with Alan, would also question the productivity of going ATG where you relax at the bottom.
@@TheLordismyportion I'm also unsure about ass2grass... There is a particular point below parallel that gives a perfect myotactic reflex allowing you to explode back up. I'm guessing Scott and others (candito?) have enough mind muscle connection to engage this reflex even at ass2grass?
Last time I was breathing in on the way down and breathing out on the way up. I have just tried your way of breathing when I did some air squats and it feels better. Will try it at the gym next time.
How low should you go on a squat? Let the stretch reflex tell you. For high bar, it's that bounce you feel in your hamstrings when you're ATG. For low bar, you feel it at parallel. Front squat, good luck, drop that booty to the floor. I swear it's harder to to do half squats, no reflex bumping you up.
I'm not sure about that.. it's pretty tough to get out of the hole. Keep in mind you normally see people that are able to squat more weight when they don't go as low :-)
I mean like those who stop just shy of parallel. It's not a clean motion, no reflex, pretty much like doing a pin squat. Quarter squaters though, yeah anybody can load up the 7 plates and stand there twitching their hips. By anybody I mean every guy at my gym, plenty of chicks squat to depth. And it shows.
That's OK if you are squatting to regulation with powerlifting.. but if you're going for maximimum muscle growth, try getting deeper bro! :-) The MUSCULARSTRENGTH APP IS COMING!! Get on the exclusive list to be the first to try it out! newapp.muscularstrength.com/
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I was getting pain in the lower groin while performing squats so I was searching for the breathing technique on CZcams and nobody told about this so thank you scotthermanfitness for telling about the proper breathing technique
Good video but I have a few comments. 1. You don’t address the difference between high bar and low bar squats. In a low bar squat, a full range of motion is just down to where the crease of the hips passes below the top of the knee cap. I think it’s important to make this distinction as even though the high bar squat does work the quads more, the low bar squat incorporates more muscle mass over a just as effective range of motion and therefore increases the amount of weight you can lift. 2. I think it’s important to talk about pushing with the middle of your foot rather than your heel. While “heels” may be a good cue for some lifters who are using their toes too much, the bar is best balanced when it’s moved in a verticals line over the mid food. Moving forward or backward from this position could cause a lifted to lose balance and fall forward or backwards.
1. Maybe you’re right, I should have made the distinction. I have an entire video on high bar vs low bar squatting. 2. The main point was don’t push just through the toes - pushing through the heels makes you instinctively push through the entire foot.
Thank You Scott for your helpful and consistently good advice. I havent thought about #3 until i saw it on your vid. Keep up the good work. Wish u the best for yourself and the channel
The second rule at first I read as "push through toes" haha. I was about to say that doesn't sound right. Btw Scott, have you heard that there might be another form that Goku can reach beyond Mastered Ultra Instinct? There are rumors that there much be another DBS arc!
Hopefully I'm planning to get back into the gym next month the first time in 8 months Have to disagree about ass to the grass depth of the squad Both of my kness are fractured going past half a squat my knees buckle and the pain in the knees is unbearable and usually I can't get back up Surely it should be squatting to fit your body rather than a rule Good thing talking about ankles and so forth as you might remember I was explaining that I have very thin ankles and my feet turn inward as well which I have to have support. Anyway great video and great content as usual
True. I mean, if you have an injury like yourself, you have to train as that injury allows. A lot of people don't think about the ankles but yeah, they are so important! Hope you get back in the gym soon!
Its ok for knees to track past toes as long as your feet are flat (no heel raise). It's a combination of a few "bad form" cues that make it bad for knees to go pass the toes, but if the form is spot on it is naturally to see knees go forward a bit when going ATG
You can go ATG without knees past toes. It depends on you leverages. Also, many people focus only on moving the knees forward and not also on moving the butt backwards.
Thanks my bro!! Really glad you enjoyed the video. Have you ever tried Golden Rule #1? Completely changed my squat form for the better back in the day!
Love this video, I have a friend that was doing quarter squats and raising his heels and claimed he could squat 270. We now are going to start from the beginning
Thanks for tip number 3 - general "convention" is to breathe out on the effort - i.e. when you straighten your legs and get your body upright, but that appears not to apply if you risk losing the form / strength in your core, as you say.
Hey scott, i have a question about sleep, can muscles repair themselves and grow without much sleep? And does it matter if i sleep at night or in the morning?
Depends what you mean by 'without much sleep'. Ideally I would say aim for 7-8 hours. 6 hours might be OK.. but when you start getting less than that on a regular basis.. that's not ideal. As Martin said, sleep is important for muscle growth and less sleep can mean you don't see the best results. 11 Tips To Sleep Better For More Muscle Growth! GET BIGGER WHILE YOU SLEEP! czcams.com/video/DF_P-7BZhqY/video.html
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I bet the first time you all try GOLDEN RULE #1, it will change your squat life forever! All about them simple and helpful tips! Now show me your gains Nation! What exercise would you like to see next?
(1:43) - Maximize Your Squat For More STRENGTH, FLEXIBILITY, BALANCE & OVERALL POWER! - czcams.com/video/-oJvxKgWItg/video.html
*FULL WORKOUT PROGRAMS* - muscularstrength.com/Full-Workout-Programs
ScottHermanFitness Core strengthening exercise...
do a video on deadlifts
ScottHermanFitness bench Press and Arnold press
Is it ok to go ass to grass if you have a butt wink? I no longer go ass to grass and currently stop my squat right before the butt wink to avoid injury which is just barely past parallel. What are your thoughts on this? For example how much butt wink is acceptable, is it based on body type... for example long torso with short legs or vice versa? So many opinions out there, I would greatly appreciate you clearing this up with a video or a response. Thank you Scott!
Give us what ever golden rules. Your golden rules are golden either way. Maybe rack pull or glute bridge or stiff leg dead lift or front squat.
I'm here to learn how to do the bah-bell squat properly!
Damn right! I hope you learnt!
But before you get staah-ted be sure to get your breathing right.
Yo, i can't deal!😂 read this in his voice
@@mariek.6660 same!
I love Boston accents
1) ass to grass. Squat deep
2) push through your heels
3) hold your breath keep your core tight while squatting
Bonus rule:- warump your shoulder
Yup! But it goes deeper than that.
I always forget to warump my shoulders
@Xanatos Wolfe thanks cause I was bout to go try that
@Xanatos Wolfe inhale going down for the squat, exhale when going up.
PacificNorthWest Bear I’m 47 beginner and desperate for breathing techniques while lifting weights and what body muscles do I need to tighten while doing weights. A book dvd or app please. Thanks.
I always go ass to grass. It's just that my grass has never been mowed. Lol
Hahaha too funny Karen.. maybe it needs mowing then!
Lmfaoooooo
it’s funnier cause it’s said by karen
Fuck you karen
Your picture...wtf is wrong with you?
Bahhhbell ... ahhhss to the grahhhss - there - summarised it for you.
Haha nice job :-P
@@ScottHermanFitness shut up
@@cartistan you good?
Great tips! Great accent! Cabs ah heah...😎😍
@@cartistan bruh you ok
This man has changed my life. Until I discovered this channel, I was doing EVERYTHING all wrong. Thanks Scott!
And now I hope you are doing everything RIGHT! You're welcome John!
Same here for me in 2023. Thanks Scott
One of the oldest fitness channel on youtube. I remeber these guy used to train in empty gyms at night few years backlool he is really under rated to be fair. Keep up the good work.
Thanks Shayan, and you are right, we used to film into the wee hours of the morning when no-one was at the gym haha. Good times!
Plz change the name of the video to bahbell squat, this was clickbait
Lolol.
LMAO!
put yo waits on da bah!
He's French
😂😂😂
Very informative. I recently lowered my squat about 30lbs. I used to be able to do 5x5 but every rep was like dropping real fast and bouncing out of the squat, not breathing, knees caving in. So I dropped the weight about 30 lbs now I do a 5x5 clean strict form my knees don’t cave in, I breathe properly. Best change I ever made
Nice work! Leaving that ego at the door, I like it. Your gains will be better for it!
Dude these pants give the illusion that you peed your pants lol
Just Saiyan pants :))
I’m 130lbs && was struggling to go heavier on my squats. I started implementing holding my breath when I squat and I’m doing a good 185lbs for 7 reps! Thanks Scotty 😎
Scott, I’ve stuck with training longer and made more gains than I ever have in my life because of your videos. Thanks for all the motivation and great instruction!
This helps so much! I never realized all the mistakes I’ve been making while doing bar bell squats, specially with breathing. Thank you!
I will be trying this! A lot of the video tutorials for women say....no knees over toes, pull glutes back into heels and rarely ever ass to grass....that, for me, makes squats more difficult and unenjoyable so I avoid them. I always thought that was the right way. Now I am excited to try it your way! Thank you!
People try to make things more complicated than they really are haha. I hope you get back to enjoying squats with these tips!
Looking good Scott! When I started I was doing half reps then I learnt ATG. I stayed at about 50kg built up to 12 reps 5 sets full motion. Now my highest is 85kg full motion (2-3 reps) after about 7 months. Building up slowly is the most important. Also I've learned so much from your vids since I began weight lifting. Thank you.
That's great progression man, awesome! Slow and steady wins the race :-D
I used to have shoulder mobility issues aswell when squatting and it started to hurt. Started to warm them up exactly like that a while ago. It really does help.
Works like a charm! The MUSCULARSTRENGTH APP IS COMING!! Get on the exclusive list to be the first to try it out! newapp.muscularstrength.com/
Do I need to wear those cute spandex to keep my junk secure?
Boss Ross yes
Boss Ross won't work if black
Yeah definitely. Only if you have enough junk to make it worthwhile though :-)
ScottHermanFitness 🤣
@@benebeer gaaaaayyyyy
I love your true Boston accent so beautiful. I’ll try this when the new local gym opens. It’s so cute how you say stahting and then say starting. Keep your accent it’s unique and part of who you are 🙂 I guarantee it’s super cool!
SMASHED!
I have a friend who says she squats everyday and I’m over here needing two days to recover after leg day. 🤣
Thank you for this information. I lift alone while my kids nap so this is very useful information!💪🏻
Thanks Ana! Maybe you're friend just isn't training as hard as you haha. Keep training hard! The MUSCULARSTRENGTH APP IS COMING!! Get on the exclusive list to be the first to try it out! newapp.muscularstrength.com/
Awesome tips as usual!!
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“Lucky for me it’s 135”
Bro I’m starting at 75 and its a little heavy
I'm starting with just the bar lol
@@omgharajuku same lmao
We all start somewhere, wishing you luck on your journey!💪🏿
Never work out and started at 135. Light work
I get 50 as a freshman🥱🥱5’4 btw
I’ve broken countless phones, because I smash the ‘Like’ button. 💪👍
Haha thanks Luis, so much dedication from you man :-D The MUSCULARSTRENGTH APP IS COMING!! Get on the exclusive list to be the first to try it out! newapp.muscularstrength.com/
Luis Flores good one
Help get thos man a new phone!
Love your content Scott, seriously the best youtube fitness content on youtube: Simple, always quality information, delivered in a clear entertaining way. Definitely the kind of quality I strive to build towards myself. Thanks for the great video!
Thanks Eric! I do my best to only deliver quality bro. Keep up the good workout yourself!
Ive been doing quarter squats till i watch this video. Thanks for changing my life
Another great DETAILED help with my workout. Love these Scott Herman! Thanks so much!
Always happy to help Jason!
Wow, followed the advice about ankle mobility (all the advice, really) and just rocked the BEST leg day of my life. Scott Herman you're the man. 👍👍👍
Oh scott, Youre the best. Definitely gonna do those shoulder breakers
Nice! They are a staple in my warm-up routine!
Oh my God the third point is a game changer. I'm new to lifting and started out with 5x5 program. It was going great until about the 6th week, after which I was having difficulty squatting. I plateaued. And then my form was increasingly getting incorrect. I didn't know that could happen. I had to halve my weights and restart from there. No matter what I was doing, it just wasn't feeling right like it did earlier! These 3 hacks are gonna save me, I can tell you that. Can't wait to try these and report back for more! Thank you so much!! So excited to try this!
Right on brother!!!! This definitely gave me a new perspective on doing my squats here on out. Thanks Scott!!! 💪👍🌟⭐
You’re welcome bro!
Now this is truly useful!!! I started doing barbell back squat a week ago and I’m glad I’m doing most stuff correctly but there will always be rooms for improvements and this video addressed it. Thank you! 🙏
This helped me out so much, especially the breathing part. Thanks again!!!
You always know when Boston is in the house! I'm a beginner to the squat rack. I find it so intimidating (afraid of injuring my back, looking foolish in the gym, and practicing incorrect form) but after doing reserch I found that this the barbell squat is one of the highest ranking movements for muscle growth and strengthening. I am currently working on my ankle mobility becasue I find it so difficult to squat low without falling over. Thank you for sharing these great tips! Feeling a bit more confident now.
Thank you very much for the three golden rules Scott 👊🏻
My pleasure!
thanks for this! this was a great refresher after realizing i'm hurting more than I should after squats. ass to grass is the biggest thing i need reminded on. i lowered the weight a bit to work on proper form and this video has definitely helped
Thanks for the tips bro! Especially the one about breathing, I never really payed attention to that before, WILL try this today on leg day!
Breathing is super important bro! Hit it hard! The MUSCULARSTRENGTH APP IS COMING!! Get on the exclusive list to be the first to try it out! newapp.muscularstrength.com/
Have to say I've been squatting a while and doing it wrong. I've only just discovered Scott's Channel and his tips have really helped me with my squats. Thanks Scott.
I was just now thinking about how your tips are so great, and you just uploaded a video 😄
Can’t thank you enough, I have made so much progress following your tips and advices! Your channel is a must watch for everyone who goes to the gym!
Paula Lira omg u attention seeker what is wrong with u burn
Shehzil Moid I’m just being honest... I’ve been watching his channel for over 3 years now, and I’m very thankful for his tips. If I wanted to get attention I would post butt pics on insta, and not comment on CZcams videos, plus nothing wrong with posting butt pics either!
What a coincidence! haha. So glad my videos have been helping you Paula! Keep making some amazing gains and have a great weekend!
I'm new to squat and had improper form. Right after watching this video I learned afew things. Totally mark in my memories forever.
1) get light weight to begin with.
2) get your feet in a comfortable position.
3) breathing properly.
Thanks man, I'll make sure to pay it forward.
3)
This was perfect timing! I just started squatting so this really helped!
Awesome! You are welcome :-DThe MUSCULARSTRENGTH APP IS COMING!! Get on the exclusive list to be the first to try it out! newapp.muscularstrength.com/
Very informative videos as always..❤️
Found this channel a few days ago and have already watched many videos....the dumbest mistake series was amazing to watch alongside the hardgainers one..✌️
Thanks Scott, ur awesome!👌
Thanks man, and welcome to the community! I hope you keep learning new things here and on the site :-D www.MuscularStrength.com
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Yeah Absolutely 💪
Thanks again......ur videos r the best fitness ones on Utube ❤️
I only tuned in to hear you say “baa bell”
😂
Haha well.. thanks for tuning in :-D
Excellent video. Thank you.
Thanks for the breathing technique. I think this is the point where I am going wrong.
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This was a perfect video for me to learn to squat with a barbell. Explained everything to me. Loved it. Will execute these on my next leg day. Thank you
You're a good soul Scott
Thanks Justin you are too kind :-)
Thank you so much for this! I'm always trying to improve my form on the squat because I know how important it is but I've always been afraid of doing it incorrectly and causing some knee injury. I feel like I've got it now.
Ive seen every video on YT about squatting, and in my opinion, this is the very best one.
As for what else I'd like to see, my vote is for the deadlift.
Just start with light weight and work your way up :-) Thanks man, I tried to make it simple yet thorough! I can do deadlifts next sure!
Yes! The shoulders. Extremely important to have warmed-up and primed shoulders, especially if you're doing low-bar squats.
Absolutely! The amount of people who wonder why they have shoulder issues.. but never warm-up their shoulders.. it hurts me lol.
As always very informative.!!!
Do you even leg day?
Thanks Jiren! Got to train them legs to keep up with UI Goku ;-)
I was just doing barbell squats and I was only doing half way with heavy weight. Then I felt this weird pain while holding the bar. So I stopped searched up how to do a proper squat. Found this and man I feel that burn in my quads and ass. Thanks for this vid man. No Ego lifting every body!! Good luck with those gains!!!
1. Put bar on shoulder
2. Squat down
3. Come back up
BOOM! Gains!
Just finished legs today and saw this vid before training. Def helped my form since it was a struggle feel real good after squats felt it in my gluteus and Jammie’s lol thanks for the amazing tips
Jammies lol. You're welcome man! You hitting legs hard with Cheat & Recover?! muscularstrength.com/cheat-and-recover
I went to the gym and asked for baabell, he looked at me strangely.
Hahaha. I wouldn't have looked at your strangely if you asked me that :-P
This video deserves more than a like and a share, thank you bro God bless you
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Good luck
Some people don't have the hip mobility to go ass to grass though, if they go all the way down then they get "butt wink" which is terrible for your lumbar, especially if you have 315lbs on your spine. But you should definitely break parallel and your ass should go below your knees. Can't stand these quarter squats.
Me either (about the quarter squatters haha). You're right about the butt wink.. but that's why I talked about flexibility/mobility at 1:35 :-)
@Michael Davis Yup, my physiotherapist said the same thing. The second your lower back curves inwards, you lose all tension. Proper depth is completely case by case. Same with the "push through the heels" advice. You want to be pushing from mid-foot. That ensures your weight is distributed across your entire foot. Better advice is to avoid pushing with just your toes.
Hi Scott! I just found your channel yesterday and THANK GOODNESS I did! I’m an athletic woman who has two lower leg injuries; an ACL & Achilles injury and I was feeling some tweaks in my knee when squatting so I searched for “proper squat technique” and came across your video. Today, I put your advice into practice and WHOA - what a difference!! I felt zero pain in my knee and was able to keep my same weight during my squats. I even wrote in my progress book “Ass to Grass” to remember to squat all the way down and I’m beyond impressed! Thank you for all that you’re doing by providing great, safe information so we can all be healthier, longer! You are appreciated!! 🙏🏽
You don't need ATG, but "just" to go below parallel. ATG may be impossible for many, while going below parallel can be done by almost everybody (with some decent mobility).
Also, you don't push with the heels, but with the whole feet. You have to feel the weight over the mid foot.
Btw your squat looks gorgeous :D
But you should always be working on your mobility to at least attempt to go ATG :-) Ankles and hips. And that's true about the foot, but the main point was to not go onto your toes only.. that's where problems can occur. Thanks though :-D
Sure, going as deep as possible is always the best.
And agree about the toes :)
I go parallel. I go as deep as i could. No butt wink.
I was always skeptical of squatting because of bad form but now I think I'm ready to start doing some bah-bell squats! Great video Scott you're the man! 💪
Hi scott, nice video!
I have one question, a lot of people, like Alan Thrall, suggest pushing through the entire foot and not focusing just on the heel. That allows you to keep the center of gravity over the middle of your shoe while performing barbell squats.
What do you think?
If you focus on pushing through the heel you will instinctively push through the entire foot. And thanks my bro!! Glad you enjoyed the video
But that form of cueing can cause an overcompensation which can lead to vertical shins and toes coming off the ground. I, along with Alan, would also question the productivity of going ATG where you relax at the bottom.
@@TheLordismyportion I'm also unsure about ass2grass... There is a particular point below parallel that gives a perfect myotactic reflex allowing you to explode back up.
I'm guessing Scott and others (candito?) have enough mind muscle connection to engage this reflex even at ass2grass?
99 percent of people will put way to much weight on the balls of their feet if they are told to balance "mid foot".
Awesome tutorial! Your squat is amazing. Keep up the good work Scott. Cheers
Coach Scott, u aaaah da best.
Thanks Joseph!
Last time I was breathing in on the way down and breathing out on the way up. I have just tried your way of breathing when I did some air squats and it feels better. Will try it at the gym next time.
How low should you go on a squat? Let the stretch reflex tell you. For high bar, it's that bounce you feel in your hamstrings when you're ATG. For low bar, you feel it at parallel. Front squat, good luck, drop that booty to the floor. I swear it's harder to to do half squats, no reflex bumping you up.
I'm not sure about that.. it's pretty tough to get out of the hole. Keep in mind you normally see people that are able to squat more weight when they don't go as low :-)
Nick Voelker yeah I definitely agree with you lol, it depends on bar position and type of squatting to see how low you should go
I mean like those who stop just shy of parallel. It's not a clean motion, no reflex, pretty much like doing a pin squat. Quarter squaters though, yeah anybody can load up the 7 plates and stand there twitching their hips. By anybody I mean every guy at my gym, plenty of chicks squat to depth. And it shows.
Love you scott! When i need a good , quick, refresher, you're the one 💪🏾
I actually only squat to 90°.... thanks for the great video Scott 💪🏻
Bruno Sequeira Like I mentioned above usapl and ipf powerlifting judging doesn't even judge by "ass to grass " .
Below the 90 I get the infamous butt Wink. My fysical therapist recommends never to go below the Point where you gonna have the butt Wink.
Jan Tomon I also learned that when I was studying to be a personal trainer
Scott's butt is winking, he should read Starting Strength Training by Mark Rippetoe.
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Breathing technique really worked...thanks man 👍
Im ashamed to say I hate squat day. Lol. Gotta dig deep and get it done though.
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Ok I tried it this way , it works will subscribe and thanks alot for this upload
How are you going now! :)
hey scottie.... ur videos always rock..... how do u stay so ripped all year round?
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I was getting pain in the lower groin while performing squats so I was searching for the breathing technique on CZcams and nobody told about this so thank you scotthermanfitness for telling about the proper breathing technique
I missed you a lot... but watching you in tights really makes up for it... LOL
Hahaha. Glad to be back Nico!
Thanks Scott this was very much informative..next video on golden rules I would like to see is on tricep pushdowns
Happy to help! And thanks for the suggestion!
Do a video on baabell front squats
Love the accent
I will see what I can do! Thanks for the suggestion!
you got a lot of great ideas and great knowledge of a safe and right way of things
Squat squad’s here brother! Sorry for the delay, but I was in hospital.. :/
Oh no! Hope everything is OK Wezz!
Scott as always very informative
Hi Scott, could you cover the low-bar squat technique ?
Check this out! Squat: High Bar Vs Low Bar - Which Builds More Muscle? More Strength? (Great Warm-Up Tips!) czcams.com/video/MwTmrX6oIw8/video.html
Thanks for your advice Scott!
do barbell shrugs next
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After watching this video, I subscribed !!! Thank-you for this Channel !!!
clicked on the video solely for the fact that youd be guaranteed to say barbell, but great tips! ill definitely use it the next time i squat!
dolan shut up attention seeker
hahahaha nice bro nice
I never heard him say barbell. I only heard bahbell.
Solid pointers. Great info on your channel. Love how you made ATG the first golden rule.
Thanks man! Always go ATG!
Good video but I have a few comments. 1. You don’t address the difference between high bar and low bar squats. In a low bar squat, a full range of motion is just down to where the crease of the hips passes below the top of the knee cap. I think it’s important to make this distinction as even though the high bar squat does work the quads more, the low bar squat incorporates more muscle mass over a just as effective range of motion and therefore increases the amount of weight you can lift. 2. I think it’s important to talk about pushing with the middle of your foot rather than your heel. While “heels” may be a good cue for some lifters who are using their toes too much, the bar is best balanced when it’s moved in a verticals line over the mid food. Moving forward or backward from this position could cause a lifted to lose balance and fall forward or backwards.
1. Maybe you’re right, I should have made the distinction. I have an entire video on high bar vs low bar squatting.
2. The main point was don’t push just through the toes - pushing through the heels makes you instinctively push through the entire foot.
Thank You Scott for your helpful and consistently good advice.
I havent thought about #3 until i saw it on your vid.
Keep up the good work.
Wish u the best for yourself and the channel
Got to have your breathing right to maximize your squat (or any exercise really)! Thanks for the support!
The second rule at first I read as "push through toes" haha. I was about to say that doesn't sound right.
Btw Scott, have you heard that there might be another form that Goku can reach beyond Mastered Ultra Instinct? There are rumors that there much be another DBS arc!
Haha. I wouldn't be surprised man.. they just keep reaching new heights!! Personally I would love to see SSJ5 with the long white hair.. so SICK!!
Figured out I was pushing with my toes not heels thank you for saving me from deadly knee pain
Hopefully I'm planning to get back into the gym next month the first time in 8 months
Have to disagree about ass to the grass depth of the squad
Both of my kness are fractured going past half a squat my knees buckle and the pain in the knees is unbearable and usually I can't get back up
Surely it should be squatting to fit your body rather than a rule
Good thing talking about ankles and so forth as you might remember I was explaining that I have very thin ankles and my feet turn inward as well which I have to have support.
Anyway great video and great content as usual
True. I mean, if you have an injury like yourself, you have to train as that injury allows. A lot of people don't think about the ankles but yeah, they are so important! Hope you get back in the gym soon!
Great job Scott I have been training myself for years and w others ! You don’t complicate things more power to you keep it up!
Deadlift golden rules
Got that on my list!
ScottHermanFitness good bro, really appreciate your content keep up the good work 👍
I 2nd that
so helpful!!! thank you, glad to finish every video UP UNTIL THE BONUS TIP
Squats are one of my favorite lifts. Must go rectum to grass.
Haha. The grass is calling!
Anus to grass bruh
I can't get my ass to the grass, my hamstrings deny it
😂😂😂😂 True
Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
are the trainers who say your knees can't go past your toes full of it? (since the only way you can do ATG squats is if your knees go past your toes)
Its ok for knees to track past toes as long as your feet are flat (no heel raise). It's a combination of a few "bad form" cues that make it bad for knees to go pass the toes, but if the form is spot on it is naturally to see knees go forward a bit when going ATG
You can go ATG without knees past toes. It depends on you leverages. Also, many people focus only on moving the knees forward and not also on moving the butt backwards.
This video was very useful for me. Thanks. 4 great tips.
Notification received.
Got here as quickly as I could.
"Ass to the grass" 🏋️♂️
Great advice as usual Scott. Nothing less is expected. 👍
kishona69 shut up
Shehzil Moid Good day to you too! 😘
Stupid attention seeker kid
Thanks my bro!! Really glad you enjoyed the video. Have you ever tried Golden Rule #1? Completely changed my squat form for the better back in the day!
ScottHermanFitness I will go take a look right now. Thanks.. 👊😎
Love this video, I have a friend that was doing quarter squats and raising his heels and claimed he could squat 270. We now are going to start from the beginning
Explanation for breathing is very well. Thank you su much :)
Squat = Power
POWA!
Thanks for tip number 3 - general "convention" is to breathe out on the effort - i.e. when you straighten your legs and get your body upright, but that appears not to apply if you risk losing the form / strength in your core, as you say.
Deadlift pls scott
Lots of requests for deadlifts.. might be the next one!
Hey scott, i have a question about sleep, can muscles repair themselves and grow without much sleep? And does it matter if i sleep at night or in the morning?
Studies say that the less sleep you have, the lower your testosterone levels can become. More sleep = more testosterone = more muscle
Depends what you mean by 'without much sleep'. Ideally I would say aim for 7-8 hours. 6 hours might be OK.. but when you start getting less than that on a regular basis.. that's not ideal. As Martin said, sleep is important for muscle growth and less sleep can mean you don't see the best results.
11 Tips To Sleep Better For More Muscle Growth! GET BIGGER WHILE YOU SLEEP! czcams.com/video/DF_P-7BZhqY/video.html
Don't have to eat anything either