Squatting Wrong For 20 Years? Jujimufu

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  • @jujimufu
    @jujimufu  Před 4 lety +768

    Stan, then MOOOVEMENT, then GRIIIP, THEN ARM WRESTLING THEN . . .

    • @legallee1619
      @legallee1619 Před 4 lety +1

      Hi

    • @1970HondaCL100
      @1970HondaCL100 Před 4 lety +12

      *NO AND THEN!*

    • @Misterious_xxas3
      @Misterious_xxas3 Před 4 lety +4

      Juji & Tom
      U should do a video with Martyn Ford ,Eddie Hall ,Athlean X.

    • @chickensguys
      @chickensguys Před 4 lety +6

      Ask him about deadlifts, this guy is a wealth of knowledge. My knees have hurt for years and this actually feels good.

    • @atlassadsad7422
      @atlassadsad7422 Před 4 lety +4

      @@chickensguys fr. Stan has so much knowledge in lifting and nutrition he's honestly one of the smartest lifters out there

  • @kirkwarmack
    @kirkwarmack Před 4 lety +2581

    Does this make anyone else want to immediately go out and squat!?

    • @Sluggernaut
      @Sluggernaut Před 4 lety +43

      Yesterday was leg day, so no...

    • @bg3841
      @bg3841 Před 4 lety +9

      Don't worry A burrito and milkshake fixed this for me.

    • @joshuamichael4312
      @joshuamichael4312 Před 4 lety +5

      Yes, immediately!

    • @SGIMartin
      @SGIMartin Před 4 lety +14

      @@Sluggernaut well that means tomorrow is leg day again!

    • @MasaruNatsu
      @MasaruNatsu Před 4 lety +3

      I had to stop and watch the video while squatting

  • @Styl4x
    @Styl4x Před 4 lety +3224

    Juji: I've had knee problems up until past year and they're still achy sometimes.
    Stan: *that's great*

  • @vaughnsantiago1
    @vaughnsantiago1 Před 4 lety +941

    little girl coming out as stan was doing his russian impersonation and dropping the f bomb was a good start to the video.

    • @SomeWhiteGuy_
      @SomeWhiteGuy_ Před 4 lety +46

      Vaughn Santiago lol the girl got her Abb wheel and said later fellows

    • @dkd0m23
      @dkd0m23 Před 4 lety +49

      i instantly scrolled into the comments xD

    • @sanguis7897
      @sanguis7897 Před 4 lety +2

      dkd0m Same

    • @ParabulaMan
      @ParabulaMan Před 4 lety +6

      all that did was put a smile in my face.

    • @Siberius-
      @Siberius- Před 3 lety +2

      OH! I thought you meant she dropped an F-bomb lol (just the mouth movement or something). That would have been pretty funny.

  • @andytwentyman9573
    @andytwentyman9573 Před 4 lety +579

    It's good that Stan is promoting this as an OPTION instead of the ONLY way to squat

    • @Mosababumarzouk
      @Mosababumarzouk Před 4 lety +41

      That's why people like this, while they hate the same technique when taught by Mark rippetoe

    • @MrHeroicDemon
      @MrHeroicDemon Před 4 lety +5

      Haha well everything IS an OPTION. What matters is can you lift it? If it's a contest you don't want some sneaky stuff and want a control so you place rules, and you sign up for those rules. It's civil, and everyone is great. From a physics stand point, I enjoy why he promotes it. This I find is great for people that just want the exercise regardless for amount. If it gets them working out, its a great tip! (I literally tried both ways and I enjoy this way, from a physics standpoint I enjoy this a lot.

    • @ambatukoom
      @ambatukoom Před 3 lety +6

      @@Mosababumarzouk Yeah I hate how Rippetoe says olympic athletes should ONLY do low bar squat because it carrys over to the first pull. By that logic why not high bar squat because it carrys over to the front squat and second pull? It's fucking stupid. Why not program both on different days?

    • @jesmondo5785
      @jesmondo5785 Před 3 lety +2

      @@ambatukoom he's unbelievably stubborn, I've followed him for like 10 years + but his tunnel vision is almost impossible to watch now. I've trained in many a different way over the last 15 years and what i have found is that the starting strength method of training is not as useful or functional as he believes. Not even close in my opinion!

    • @ambatukoom
      @ambatukoom Před 3 lety +1

      @@jesmondo5785 I completely agree. I think starting strength and the texas method are awesome for establishing a base of strength and size, but linear periodization only goes so far.

  • @BasementBrandon
    @BasementBrandon Před 4 lety +857

    Stan is so well spoken. Would make a great salesman. He could prob even sell me a cooler within a cooler.

    • @gtamike_TSGK
      @gtamike_TSGK Před 4 lety +18

      Not sure about his "Get Vertical" logo though. Looks like some erection meme XD.

    • @littlebill4877
      @littlebill4877 Před 4 lety +5

      @@gtamike_TSGK Or it looks like it could interest someone who wants to dunk.

    • @702silverandblack5
      @702silverandblack5 Před 3 lety +2

      And I bet he could convince a shark to invest in said cooler in a cooler.

    • @LivingBreathing
      @LivingBreathing Před 3 lety +1

      Cooler within a cooler is the cooler for coolers

    • @IvanM272
      @IvanM272 Před 3 lety

      Well, he selled steroids for his entire life, he knows this stuff.

  • @devillarratt4134
    @devillarratt4134 Před 4 lety +939

    11:09 "Big butts are good things"
    This is truely a man of infinite wisdom

    • @charbelyounes5188
      @charbelyounes5188 Před 4 lety +11

      Amen

    • @Danielson399
      @Danielson399 Před 4 lety +11

      So it shall be written. So it shall be done

    • @TorquemadaTwist
      @TorquemadaTwist Před 4 lety +23

      Seek not to be a smart ass but to be smart about asses.

    • @IDiggPattyMayonnaise
      @IDiggPattyMayonnaise Před 4 lety +9

      I would follow this man anywhere with knowledge like that

    • @hainleysimpson1507
      @hainleysimpson1507 Před 3 lety

      That's what most Hispanics, South Europeans, and Africans have been saying for centuries. Finally the rest of our bretheren have come to accept the most holy of knowledge! Amen.

  • @NickgAnagnost
    @NickgAnagnost Před 4 lety +408

    Equally as important to what Stan offered Juji in this video was Juji's willingness to learn and change, even despite being an incredibly strong guy and experienced squatter. There are plenty of dudes who can't squat 135 correctly and won't take a piece of advice. Speaks volumes about the mentality you should have if you want to improve. Kudos Juji!

    • @getstrongby4038
      @getstrongby4038 Před 4 lety +10

      Seriously, I've tried to help people who desperately needed it. They didn't want to hear it at all

    • @Jonathan-sn7rw
      @Jonathan-sn7rw Před 4 lety

      Facts

    • @ManneSegerlund
      @ManneSegerlund Před 4 lety +21

      I don't know about you but a lot of people who gives advice at the gym has no idea of what they are talking about.

    • @sidemountsarge
      @sidemountsarge Před 4 lety +1

      Prove vs Improve mindset.

    • @mikkelraakjaer
      @mikkelraakjaer Před 3 lety

      you should always be willingly to listen and have an opinion of the matter. If it works or not for you doesnt really matter, as long as your mind is open to new things :) People could benefit from listening to others :P

  • @478cookies
    @478cookies Před 4 lety +68

    I love how respectful he is when suggesting changes! What a great example of a human!

  • @christophernettles4420
    @christophernettles4420 Před 4 lety +711

    He talks about strength like a youth pastor does forgiveness.
    Gently

  • @Spitts
    @Spitts Před 4 lety +1462

    Lebron looked like he was warming up for a twerking contest.

    • @lanewebb1328
      @lanewebb1328 Před 4 lety +31

      @@scRUAM that shit made me scream looks like a fuckin dark entity lmao

    • @wushu1984
      @wushu1984 Před 4 lety +88

      You can see why some people say squats are bad for you after watching that Lebron clip 🤦‍♂️

    • @JackgarPrime
      @JackgarPrime Před 4 lety +36

      Yeah that squat was horrible. I get that basketball players can actually benefit from squatting without actually getting full depth, as that simulates loading up a shot, but JEEZ!

    • @g4matic
      @g4matic Před 4 lety +16

      I'm sure his trainer is not an idiot. There might be a reason he's doing that specific movement.

    • @Spitts
      @Spitts Před 4 lety +55

      @@g4matic Yeah he is training for a twerking contest

  • @BTrillJ
    @BTrillJ Před 4 lety +731

    I can’t stop watching this video. No joke, this has allowed me to “squat” again. Thank you my bald brother

    • @TheRockyJan
      @TheRockyJan Před 4 lety +9

      Tyler Bill same here

    • @mikeohann3106
      @mikeohann3106 Před 4 lety +22

      I was squatting high bar decently with up to 350-375lb but certainly wasn’t fun. I’m at the gym right now after watching this and I’m so excited to blow past 400lb squats with this new movement. Feels 100x better.
      Ditto; thanks bald friend and Mark R

    • @RenanGC
      @RenanGC Před 4 lety

      SAME

    • @chrisfrench9257
      @chrisfrench9257 Před 4 lety +6

      @Barney Fife those are coaching cues for high bar and aren't exactly wrong. This video displays the differences between high and low bar squats by highlighting their pros and cons. There are a TON of broscience references you could have used to demonstrate the misinformation that was created to manipulate large swaths of the population for $$$ that are actually legit examples, lol.

    • @ernestbethel2035
      @ernestbethel2035 Před 4 lety +4

      I have a weak lower back.. the wobble at the top of high bar kills me. I am super stoked to try this tonight. I miss squatting heavy. Been years since I went above 400.

  • @Cuyt24
    @Cuyt24 Před 4 lety +192

    I use this exact squatting technique when I take a dump in public bathrooms.

  • @cody6685
    @cody6685 Před 4 lety +221

    You know you need to listen when Tom doesn't say shit for the first 9 minutes of the video.

  • @RedgraveStrength
    @RedgraveStrength Před 4 lety +700

    When Stan talks I listen. He's a wealth of knowledge and I've learned a ton from him. Love this collab Juji!

    • @Ravishrex1
      @Ravishrex1 Před 4 lety

      The wizard

    • @D-Z321
      @D-Z321 Před 4 lety

      So smart

    • @weneedtogoback8553
      @weneedtogoback8553 Před 4 lety +1

      My favorite fitness youtuber

    • @flabio7074
      @flabio7074 Před 4 lety +6

      Sounds smart when he speaks. Actually nothing but word salads and nonsense. Good salesman.

    • @weneedtogoback8553
      @weneedtogoback8553 Před 4 lety +6

      @@flabio7074 tell me where it hurts im here to listen

  • @re1gh
    @re1gh Před 4 lety +57

    Watched this video a week ago and tried my pr squat with this technique and I beat my pr. 320 to 335 just from changing to this technique. Great video

    • @danielvelkovski3156
      @danielvelkovski3156 Před 4 lety +1

      reigh dela cruz I was the opposite. Was squatting 350 5x5. Wanted to go higher, watched some bad tips and hurt my back. For some don’t fix what’s not broken I guess. Too many “experts” on yt lol.

    • @ruburtoe1
      @ruburtoe1 Před 4 lety +15

      @@danielvelkovski3156 or maybe you implemented the advice wrong/imprudently and didn't practice first at lower weights, and so weren't physiologically prepared for that movement with that weight yet. Don't rush to conclusions

    • @FranciscoRamirez-ed6qv
      @FranciscoRamirez-ed6qv Před 4 lety +1

      Daniel Velkovski uh homie did you see this dudes creds? He knows what he’s doing

  • @redxiii1810
    @redxiii1810 Před 4 lety +8

    This is exactly what mark teaches in his book. Senior year of highschool I read the entire thing and never thought of squatting any other way besides this. Low bar = stability. And when you have hip drive it just feels so much more powerful

  • @sshelton961
    @sshelton961 Před 4 lety +219

    Dropped the f bomb just seconds after the little girl walks in... lol

    • @denariusshekels
      @denariusshekels Před 4 lety +56

      Yeah but, it was in Russian , so she wouldn’t understand.

    • @melsoro7311
      @melsoro7311 Před 4 lety +3

      @@denariusshekels ahhh your right

  • @AvatarNutrition
    @AvatarNutrition Před 4 lety +854

    Tom is like the Stan Lee of fitness now - bringing all the characters together to create CZcams Fitness Creative Universe.

    • @trevorlahey4880
      @trevorlahey4880 Před 4 lety +3

      @Juji&Tom should do a collab with Avatar!!!!

    • @ChrsCrr
      @ChrsCrr Před 4 lety +7

      Tom is acc my fave CZcamsr he’s just wholesome and loveable

    • @Outland9000
      @Outland9000 Před 4 lety +5

      Kinda like the Paul Harrell of weightlifting. Even the mannerisms are similar.

    • @AvatarNutrition
      @AvatarNutrition Před 4 lety +1

      @@Outland9000 Holy cow - you're right!!!

    • @jamesmanning8795
      @jamesmanning8795 Před 4 lety +1

      @@Outland9000 I have Paul's M17 video open in another tab for when this is finished

  • @nkyshaolin
    @nkyshaolin Před 4 lety +10

    Stan is one of the most intelligent lifters I've ever encounters. I would have paid for this video! I've changed my squatting to this style as well and it has saved my knees and back!

  • @outlawx720
    @outlawx720 Před 4 lety +201

    I always thought I was crazy squatting like this. No one else at the gym did this. I learned it from starting strength.

    • @tylerb325
      @tylerb325 Před 4 lety +24

      SS is like the bible of lifting

    • @chibuzoofoegbu51
      @chibuzoofoegbu51 Před 4 lety +42

      Most people at the gym don't know shit!

    • @ehjones
      @ehjones Před 4 lety +29

      And everyone will tell you you’ll hurt your back doing it like this. Including the trainers.

    • @bg3841
      @bg3841 Před 4 lety +15

      Have a look at what it takes to be a qualified personal trainer. Then have a look at what it takes to be a moderately successful one.
      Notice how *really* knowing what you are talking about is not a requirement.

    • @plockacherrys5765
      @plockacherrys5765 Před 4 lety

      What's the name of the exercise?

  • @yungsos9908
    @yungsos9908 Před 4 lety +274

    Why did it blow my mind when he got up from sitting

    • @liamporter6243
      @liamporter6243 Před 4 lety +33

      Most useful part of the video right there!

    • @DavionFarris
      @DavionFarris Před 4 lety +15

      Man, I went straight to the comments to see if I was the only one! Powerful stuff.

    • @shanedaniels6447
      @shanedaniels6447 Před 4 lety +21

      Right? Natural movement is always the healthiest, and safest.

    • @JackgarPrime
      @JackgarPrime Před 4 lety +16

      You wanna see something that'll really blow your mind? Look at the position a little kid like a toddler will take when they squat. Look up "toddler squat form" and you'll see exactly what I mean. On instinct their bodies just know what the most mechanically advantageous position to take is. Also, try to just bodyweight squat in the high bar and low bar positions, and see which one you can stay comfortably in the bottom position for longer.

    • @sillymesilly
      @sillymesilly Před 4 lety

      Or you can mimic sitting down and getting up from the chair. You can also put weight on your back and experiment with body mechanics that make squats feel super easy that's will be your proper mechanics

  • @josefryan5445
    @josefryan5445 Před 4 lety +226

    when that girl came out and Stan swore ahahaha

    • @Outland9000
      @Outland9000 Před 4 lety +3

      I didn't even notice the swearing. I had to go back and re-watch, but then again I swear a lot.

    • @josefryan5445
      @josefryan5445 Před 4 lety +5

      lol wut!? Judging from the rest of the video I don’t think Stan cares

    • @joelbenoitthewanderingbiso4976
      @joelbenoitthewanderingbiso4976 Před 4 lety +4

      The other kid getting in the way and climbing all over the rack was way more annoying and potentially dangerous.

    • @omgitskentyt18
      @omgitskentyt18 Před 4 lety +1

      I tried it I have more control on the bar.

  • @brass-sail
    @brass-sail Před 4 lety +17

    I immediately had to go to the gym. These cues just fixed my squat. I’m so dam happy.

  • @Adman1175
    @Adman1175 Před 4 lety +3

    This video just changed my life. No bullshit. I was ready to give up squatting due to knee pain- I was having trouble bending down and getting into my car. I tried this today after a six week break from squatting and it felt amazing. Thank you Stan Efferding!

  • @millenium6301
    @millenium6301 Před 4 lety +303

    Wow, this collab is so cool. A totally different side in terms of pacing and jokes. Never thought you guys and Stan would fit so well.

    • @spiritual_hypertrophy
      @spiritual_hypertrophy Před 4 lety +2

      Yes! I super agree!

    • @aprilgabrielrodriguez7158
      @aprilgabrielrodriguez7158 Před 4 lety +5

      That's what's awesome about juji he goes with the flow and obsorbs all the knowledge

    • @Iickout_beasht
      @Iickout_beasht Před 4 lety +3

      Juji and Toms channel is just so good. They're always so open minded and willing to learn from every type of athlete, and allowing us as viewers to tag along and watch has really created such a massive collection of knowledge and tips

  • @mattheighman7210
    @mattheighman7210 Před 4 lety +1

    Seriously probably one of the most educational videos if watched for squat. Thank you Juji and Tom for doing this.

  • @agg8355
    @agg8355 Před rokem +1

    I come back to this video every now and then. I still think this is one of the most underrated squat videos on CZcams. Great stuff.

  • @ejsebest
    @ejsebest Před 4 lety +232

    I've listened to Mark Rippetoe say the words "hiip drahhhve" way too many times and now I will never hear those words the same again.

  • @PnlBtr
    @PnlBtr Před 4 lety +215

    Just watching this I felt my squat getting stronger.

  • @Baronnize
    @Baronnize Před 4 lety +6

    Damn, just as I'm relearning my squats this pops up. Your timing is impecable Tom!

  • @andrewhart2412
    @andrewhart2412 Před 4 lety +3

    Thank all of you guys so much! I’ve had such bad knee pain in my left knee for yearsss. First time I did this and NO knee pain, none. I can’t thank you enough for this video. 👍👍👍

  • @OdysseyOG
    @OdysseyOG Před 4 lety +562

    That lebron squat lmfao! “Pro athlete” with top notch “trainers”

  • @Ardegard
    @Ardegard Před 4 lety +128

    0:26 that's what we call "perfect timing"

    • @atticusevans6923
      @atticusevans6923 Před 4 lety

      Александр Саминин wow

    • @TVTruther
      @TVTruther Před 4 lety +1

      stan isn't that great of a role model...is he?

    • @CJHan
      @CJHan Před 4 lety +2

      @@TVTruther Man it's just words. If his daughter ever asks what it means I'm sure he will educate her properly about it. If that is his daughter.

    • @TVTruther
      @TVTruther Před 4 lety

      @@CJHan --just words is what many a german child learned from Hitler...you really need to educate yourself on the dynamics of how society learns and does..

    • @CJHan
      @CJHan Před 4 lety +3

      @@TVTruther Comparing this to fucking Hitler lmao oooooook bud.

  • @meissnerflux
    @meissnerflux Před 3 lety +9

    After ACL surgery many years ago, I found that squatting this same way reduced knee pain significantly. I'm very glad to hear that this is approved by a pro .

  • @andrewBwinter
    @andrewBwinter Před 4 lety +41

    4:56 - I have Starting Strength and followed Rip's approach. Until the standing from a seated chair maneuver, I didn't get it. Thanks for the light bulb Stan.

    • @JackgarPrime
      @JackgarPrime Před 4 lety +1

      For me the natural use of the form dawned on me when someone showed me a picture of how toddlers squat, and it made perfect sense why this form feels so natural and stable.

    • @timsickler5125
      @timsickler5125 Před 3 lety +1

      @@JackgarPrime for me it was Chinese people. No joke. I saw video on CZcams named "the Chinese squat" or something and it made sense. They weren't talking about weightlifting, but I saw the connection. Ever since Ive sounded racist when I try to explain my squat form

    • @watsonkushmaster3067
      @watsonkushmaster3067 Před 3 lety

      yeah the talking about how standing up from a chair is natural "low bar" doesnt make any sence because the 'chair' itself isnt natural at all...you just squat a the way down and up

  • @kingjamestres
    @kingjamestres Před 4 lety +369

    Man I gotta try this out I hate squatting because of my knees this could be technique I needed.

    • @orion351us
      @orion351us Před 4 lety +7

      Same bro. deterioration of the miniscus, coupled with minor arthritis in my knees, scared me away from doing squats.

    • @MasterNservant
      @MasterNservant Před 4 lety +9

      You should really try it. It has helped me a lot. I also feel like my dead lifts got stronger because of this technique too. One more thing is that by having a more horizontal back your hamstrings will lengthen with the momevent and you are able to use the stretch reflex of your hamstrings. Its really powerful

    • @jl3303
      @jl3303 Před 4 lety +1

      moris salas low bar is a similar movement to the deadlift so that makes sense. So much more comfortable than high bar in my experience.

    • @johntrains1317
      @johntrains1317 Před 4 lety +2

      Read starting strength.

    • @BaphomentIsAwsome666
      @BaphomentIsAwsome666 Před 4 lety

      I started low bar after I watched Mark Bell talk about squating with Ed Chon, great advise was to open up the guch not knees. I also like to do banded face pulls to help warm up my shoulders, less pain and lower on the back.

  • @georgenicoll9638
    @georgenicoll9638 Před 4 lety +683

    Tom has literally created the youtube fitness multiverse :D

    • @xsimko
      @xsimko Před 4 lety +100

      I think we still are unable to fully appreciate what Tom did for us. He really stitched together SO many fitness dimensions together through this channel! I think this is a truly historic time both for the real and virtual segments of athletics!

    • @jonGoward4867
      @jonGoward4867 Před 4 lety +42

      Praise be Tom boyden!, seriously though he does an awesome job

    • @gwansama9765
      @gwansama9765 Před 4 lety +15

      Is Tom, Thanos?

    • @xsimko
      @xsimko Před 4 lety +9

      @@gwansama9765 ...so after all he and Thor (Juji) ended up being best buddies. :)

    • @xxclusive8380
      @xxclusive8380 Před 4 lety +2

      I was thinking the same!

  • @sergio0brant
    @sergio0brant Před 3 lety +7

    Hands down the best squat tutorial ever

  • @theslader
    @theslader Před 4 lety +5

    This changed my squad completely and made me fall in love with this exercise again, just wow

  • @Peabut_Nutter
    @Peabut_Nutter Před 4 lety +193

    I love how Juji is legit just taking in all the information and trying to understand himself the whole video. Its like you can see his mind working through his face :D
    The intake of knowledge is too real!
    Loved the video and I've always been scared of squatting because of lower back problems and I think this initial stance with a tight core is the way forward for me. Soo excited to go hit legs tomorrow, and I'm never excited for legs LOL
    Keep it up Guys

    • @germandan5
      @germandan5 Před 4 lety

      Dude same. I have issues with low back when doing any sort of squat or deadlift. This definitely gives me more insight into modifying form to fit function.

    • @Peabut_Nutter
      @Peabut_Nutter Před 4 lety +1

      @@germandan5 I tried it and I felt much stronger, still felt a bit off (gonna record myself next time to check the form) but the low bar with the pinky under (Got bad wrists) felt soo much nicer then I've been doing before. A lot less pressure on my lower back until I decided to go heavier then a slight pain started creeping in.
      Gonna keep at it tho this vid helped loads

    • @andrewjohnson6789
      @andrewjohnson6789 Před 4 lety

      Not a good idea. This form is better for knee pain but worse for back pain. You are leaning forward more than a high bar squat causing more pressure to be put on your lower back. That's why it hurt when you added weight. It may be a more powerful position, but its definitely worse for your back.

    • @andrewjohnson6789
      @andrewjohnson6789 Před 4 lety

      @GW M Care to explain why?

    • @thammar1990
      @thammar1990 Před 4 lety +1

      You should probably incorporate reverse hypers and glute ham raises to strengthen the lower back. I'd almost guarantee it's a strength issue

  • @JJbeggs33
    @JJbeggs33 Před 4 lety +132

    This is how my power lifting coach taught me to squat when i was in high school. it feels odd to have the weight lower on your back but i definitely saw improvements in my lifts when i got use to it. i then had to hear all my adult life how i squat improperly lol. glad to finally have some validation. looking good juji, love you tom, keep being real my guys.

  • @NeilHaskins
    @NeilHaskins Před 4 lety +10

    I've been squatting, low bar, for a bit over a year, and I always felt like I was doing it wrong. Now I see I've been fighting against what was naturally correct. Thank you.

  • @JJ-df4kx
    @JJ-df4kx Před rokem +1

    This is the best squat video on CZcams! Watched it couple of years ago my squat was never the same. More weight, never had pain in my knees, lower back. You instantly feel you have the stability in the lowest position.

  • @Siggfuggggg2000
    @Siggfuggggg2000 Před 4 lety +460

    My god I just realized this trainer guy at my gym like 5 years ago was trying to tell me this

    • @funkymonkeyindahouse7881
      @funkymonkeyindahouse7881 Před 4 lety +14

      lmaoooo

    • @JayK108
      @JayK108 Před 4 lety +12

      Rip.

    • @ladouceurmatt
      @ladouceurmatt Před 4 lety +51

      I once had a guy come up to me saying I had shit form and then pretty much just showed me him doing this form and repping 315 for 10 but not telling how to change my form and what to do and he wanted to be a personal trainer.
      This was probably 3-4 years ago. If he properly taught me I probably could of been much stronger.

    • @nono-ml1zp
      @nono-ml1zp Před 4 lety +1

      wot

    • @bobbyhill4118
      @bobbyhill4118 Před 4 lety

      Well it’s a good thing you learned now

  • @joshuatate5671
    @joshuatate5671 Před 4 lety +406

    Mark Rippetoe: Hip drive.
    People: Oh no, that's a goodmorning, your si joint aaaaaaahhhhggg!!
    Stan Efferding: Quotes mark Rippetoe.
    People: So insightful, I'm gonna have to try this!

    • @ajcossey
      @ajcossey Před 4 lety +26

      It's the accent.

    • @MrEazyE357
      @MrEazyE357 Před 4 lety +2

      I mean Stan even says he's doing it exactly how Ripp says to do it. I need to try this because I hate high-bar as it's just really uncomfortable for me. Unfortunately I've been working out at home with only dumbbells for the last year or so.

    • @joshuatate5671
      @joshuatate5671 Před 4 lety +45

      For someone of Stan's caliber to say that he has changed the way he squats because of Rip is a huge deal.

    • @MrEazyE357
      @MrEazyE357 Před 4 lety +2

      @@joshuatate5671 Right?

    • @Lieutenant-Dan
      @Lieutenant-Dan Před 4 lety +17

      You're always gonna have your naysayers but Mark has a huge following and people that use his techniques. It's not like he was widely shunned or anything

  • @dnunez323
    @dnunez323 Před 4 lety +1

    Man!!! I just wanna thank both of you for this video. I thought I was either gonna have this pain in my knee the rest of my life or blow it out. Wow. Simple low bar position changed my life. Can’t say thanks enough!

  • @yes-my-lord
    @yes-my-lord Před 4 lety +18

    This is how I learned to squat haven’t had any sort of pains in my knees

    • @fartsniffer1195
      @fartsniffer1195 Před 3 lety

      Does it put stress on your lower back cause I wanna try it to take stress off of mine

  • @samourye3366
    @samourye3366 Před 4 lety +136

    1:28 - Saw a little girl stealing marchandise. It is ABnormal

    • @Ck-Oliveira
      @Ck-Oliveira Před 4 lety +13

      Samuel Lapierre I was thinking how perfect the timing was.. she walked in on Stan dropping the f bomb 😂
      Edit: @ 0:27

  • @UndeniedPunisher
    @UndeniedPunisher Před 4 lety +352

    "You own the hole"
    Yep, that's why I train too.

  • @SteveAndrews1
    @SteveAndrews1 Před 3 lety +1

    Switching to low-bar squat changed everything for me. I love leg-days now, thanks to you guys. Much appreciated!

  • @alexgreatjob
    @alexgreatjob Před 4 lety +4

    Yo I appreciate this video so much my knees usually kill me during legs but changing up my form just a little has made a world of difference thanks guys much appreciation

  • @pastoryprofetaluishiciano9045

    I love Juji such a humble human being and must of all teachable. Keep it up.

  • @danbaseley5268
    @danbaseley5268 Před 4 lety +149

    It's pronounced "Hip draaaaaaahve" - Copyright M Rippetoe

  • @markmoore5404
    @markmoore5404 Před 3 lety

    Wow, this is the best video on squat technique I've seen... Thank you so much! Wish I could like it a thousand times.

  • @mrdune5479
    @mrdune5479 Před 4 lety

    It all makes a lot of sense. At first I was thinking the video would be much longer than necessary, but I feel like there was so much good info here. Great video, I can't wait for squat day to try this out!

  • @brandonhinton1239
    @brandonhinton1239 Před 4 lety +128

    Stan looks super healthy for his age, theres no denying he knows what he's talking about.

    • @thammar1990
      @thammar1990 Před 4 lety +15

      He's a master of fitness and he knows a lot about nutrition too but he's also a climate change denier sooooo

    • @stefangoerke2692
      @stefangoerke2692 Před 4 lety +8

      @@thammar1990 Wow it seems that he did some work and searched about the subject from people in the field of climatology and not on headlines.

    • @Eric-ux7uy
      @Eric-ux7uy Před 4 lety +7

      @@stefangoerke2692 have to the love the "Denier" label as well. As tho it's the ultimate truth and anyone who doesn't believe is a heretic.

    • @tweedledee5850
      @tweedledee5850 Před 4 lety +9

      Eric not a heretic but definitely ignorant

  • @Kingraith
    @Kingraith Před 4 lety +37

    I love the way Stan talks, the way he formulates sentences is absolutely eloquent

  • @puremakai
    @puremakai Před 4 lety +28

    I haven’t squated over 3 plates yet, using this technique I’m damn sure it’ll get me pass that 💯💪🏾

    • @Avea47s
      @Avea47s Před 4 lety +7

      You can do it man!! I remember the first time I squatted 3 plates it felt so mentally relieving.. trying a different form helped tremendously, but it is definitely a huge mental hurdle. I was squatting 285 as a PR and it felt super heavy until one day I tried 315 confidently believing I could and I did. GOODLUCK man!

  • @mikeezepek
    @mikeezepek Před 3 lety

    This is great advice. Watched and went and tried. OMGGGGGGGG what a change!

  • @Strawberry_ZA
    @Strawberry_ZA Před 4 lety +3

    Stand is easily my favourite guest in a very long time. He seems so genuine, helpful and knowledgeable. That's a winning combo!

  • @damon9558
    @damon9558 Před 4 lety +339

    Juji and Tom start to squat everyday like clarence?

    • @putakunta1768
      @putakunta1768 Před 4 lety +41

      If you squat everyday you get wizard powers.

    • @Tagerrun
      @Tagerrun Před 4 lety +12

      Only from high bar squats though

    • @koolkeithsdad
      @koolkeithsdad Před 4 lety

      Its changed my life

    • @AfferbeckBeats
      @AfferbeckBeats Před 4 lety +33

      Clarence watching the advice in this video: Shoot me

    • @BarefootChristFollower
      @BarefootChristFollower Před 4 lety +2

      danehb89 Yeah, but Clarence is a weightlifter. If you aren’t trying to be a weightlifter I don’t really see the benefit of forcing a high bar squat.

  • @ryanhenrich3748
    @ryanhenrich3748 Před 4 lety +16

    I squat like this because it’s the most comfortable for me and I feel stronger. When someone tells me to keep my chest up and knees out I end up arching my back and get low back pain. I’m glad I came across this video so I can keep doing it the way that feels best.

    • @jetah50
      @jetah50 Před 4 lety

      I think a video of them standing from a chair would prove them wrong, just as they did in this video.

  • @PumpkinEatSpice
    @PumpkinEatSpice Před 4 lety

    I could not have found this video at a better time: I have been feeling pain in my knees lately during squats at the higher weights in a 5x5 program.
    I first heard the principle of loading the hips from Kelly Starrett’s BASL, but this video does an amazing job of queuing the movement with the “get out of a chair” idea, as well as demonstrating the scapula positioning with the low bar hold. So excited to start patterning this technique and hopefully take some of the load off of my knees.
    Thank you guys!

  • @survivalengineer
    @survivalengineer Před 4 lety +18

    Fantastic! Funnily enough after 35 years of squatting I changed my technique in exactly the same way and I agree. No more knee problems. When you are 20 you might not notice this, but when you get to 50 it’s a different ballgame and your joints will thank you.
    Neuromuscular education 👍

  • @Foxyflexx44
    @Foxyflexx44 Před 4 lety +9

    This video really encouraged me , after 25 years of experience that I can still learn and change my form and beliefs , that flexibility of the mind will keep me squatting in the next phase of my life .

  • @BobbyxZx
    @BobbyxZx Před 3 lety

    some of the best instruction i've received. so good, i cam back months later for another helping. great vid

  • @andrewlamoureaux4382
    @andrewlamoureaux4382 Před 4 lety +2

    Glad to see someone actually explaining lowbar the way it works. I've always known that's it's basically a standing legpress, but just hearing him say that and explain it is reassuring... 167BW 5"10 135x5 225x5 275x5 315x5 365x2 lowbar squatting

  • @hanyougod
    @hanyougod Před 4 lety +25

    I'm just sitting here nodding my head along in agreement while a bowl of Ben and Jerry's rests on my belly.

  • @saintnick0815
    @saintnick0815 Před 4 lety +19

    Great video guys, best part is Stan dropping the F bomb at .29 while the little girl walks in LOL

    • @scrums4748
      @scrums4748 Před 4 lety +2

      I was thinking the same, right at the wrong time

    • @VerisimilitudeDude
      @VerisimilitudeDude Před 4 lety +1

      @@scrums4748 Or wrong at the right time.

    • @TheElendix
      @TheElendix Před 4 lety +1

      oh no this little girl entire life is ruined... american dont mind bombing other country and killing children but oh god dont you dare saying fuck in front of a child. : D

  • @thecastle09
    @thecastle09 Před 4 lety

    this is the best video on squatting online now. wow ty Stan....keep it coming please..

  • @GMONEYCLIP64
    @GMONEYCLIP64 Před 3 lety +5

    I’ve been practicing this form since this video came out. Works like a charm! No more knee pains on leg days

  • @EdwardAlexanderSmall
    @EdwardAlexanderSmall Před 4 lety +33

    At 5:00 as he gets up off the bench, man his back is humongous.

    • @merces47letifer4
      @merces47letifer4 Před 4 lety +1

      I was thinking the exact same thing. I thought he was rounding his back until I realized, oh SHIT, that's muscle

  • @xsimko
    @xsimko Před 4 lety +8

    Art & science of powerlifting! I really like Stan's approach to the matter!

  • @mnemonicabyss
    @mnemonicabyss Před 4 lety

    Wow. Stan's analogy of a compression spring in relation to the core during a squat was phenomenal. I too have not felt that tension in a squat, but I never thought I was doing anything wrong with my form either. I am going to give this a try tonight!

  • @afanmemic8455
    @afanmemic8455 Před 3 lety

    This helped me more than all the videos combined about right squat and its so easy to understand that guy deserves a freaking medal man... omg this was sso helpfull

  • @jimBOSTON1
    @jimBOSTON1 Před 4 lety +22

    I began squatting like this recently sort of on accident. I wasn’t even sure if it was good form or not but felt much more power and stability and my knees weren’t nearly as sore afterwards. This is confirming, great video! Tons of help and insight.

    • @84jamesp
      @84jamesp Před 4 lety +1

      Jim Garnett
      Me 2. I go super low though like Martins does

    • @jimBOSTON1
      @jimBOSTON1 Před 4 lety

      84jamesp same brother. I wish I would have prioritized squatting before I turned 30 haha- I’ve got to swallow my pride before heading to the gym each time but I love really going after that range of motion.

    • @IDiggPattyMayonnaise
      @IDiggPattyMayonnaise Před 4 lety

      This is how I've always squat. I also never never if it was good or not. It just always felt more comfortable.

    • @jimBOSTON1
      @jimBOSTON1 Před 4 lety

      ironmike southern delta male!

    • @jimBOSTON1
      @jimBOSTON1 Před 4 lety

      ironmike southern .... which means your a douche

  • @NotSoFastDriver
    @NotSoFastDriver Před 4 lety +114

    I find it incredible that after all these years, no one has noticed or bothered how teach Jon the quintessential power lifting squat, the lowbar squat. He is gonna be repping 600 in no time now.

    • @ncdozer3103
      @ncdozer3103 Před 4 lety

      NotSoFastDriver lmao

    • @conorstrack552
      @conorstrack552 Před 4 lety +3

      NotSoFastDriver seriously that’s what I thought. I at least would’ve thought he could’ve done a quick youtube search and solve his problem.

    • @traingear9578
      @traingear9578 Před 4 lety +1

      well he has been using low bar squat for the last year he said .. he just wasn't engaging it with hip drive.

    • @markellis6898
      @markellis6898 Před 4 lety

      Well, Stan himself said he squatted wrong and made world records and only changed his technique very recently. So I am sure we can forgive Juji for changing his form at a much younger age.

    • @JackgarPrime
      @JackgarPrime Před 4 lety +1

      Probably because he's so big and strong, nobody ever figured it was something he needed to be corrected on. "Well this guy's huge, so he must be doing something right!" is the effect that goes in there, even with other fitness folks.

  • @tomchatamra8010
    @tomchatamra8010 Před 4 lety +5

    The little girl in the back was waving that ab roller as it was proclaiming war 😂

  • @zeake13
    @zeake13 Před 4 lety

    Great video. I need to watch this again before squat day. I also love the kiddo climbing on the rack. :)

  • @coolMan921
    @coolMan921 Před 4 lety +27

    DAMN, he is a good teacher! Lot of great ques! 😊👌

  • @Janon48
    @Janon48 Před 4 lety +38

    Anyone else always hear “hip draaahhve” in Rippetoe’s voice?

    • @JackgarPrime
      @JackgarPrime Před 4 lety

      My favorite was the video he did on the Art of Manliness channel, where he's really going ham with "DRAAAAAHVE, BRET, DRAAAAAHVE! HIPS!"

  • @dublbz1
    @dublbz1 Před 4 lety

    Thank you for putting this together! I've avoided squats for years and have just started up again in the last couple of months. I'm really trying to work on getting my form right and getting it programmed into muscle memory. I've worried about my knees a lot. I did the movement with the video right here and it feels a lot more natural. I'm excited to go try it out. I'm a long way off from any major success like you guys, but I really appreciate the help. I want to work my lower body and just haven't had the confidence or knowledge really before other than some cursory stuff from back in high school. So thank you. Hoping to have a better future than I'd resigned myself to.

  • @touxiong765
    @touxiong765 Před 4 lety +22

    lebron's squat form just looked nasty.

  • @debtanudutta8791
    @debtanudutta8791 Před 4 lety +4

    This is probably the greatest squat video I have ever watched 🤗😼💪✌

  • @corsica6565
    @corsica6565 Před 4 lety +5

    This posture seems to turn the squat into a bit more into a deadlift-type muscle recruitment, but I gotta say this guy is making a lot of sense- especially with the standing from a seated position cue.

  • @sniffingdogartofficial7257

    I know this video is old now, but yeah damn I just had to say, such a good one; really glad I finally checked it out.
    Stan the man, laying it down there. I learned to squat from Starting Strength too, but yeah there are always, always new things to pick up when hearing such knowledgeable, experienced people coach. Excellent stuff guys.

  • @lawrenceb3434
    @lawrenceb3434 Před 4 lety +1

    The standing up from the bench example really drives the point home

  • @lemuelseale1640
    @lemuelseale1640 Před 3 lety +12

    I found rippetoe about 3months ago, and yeah that “hip draaahve” really helped me feel stable when squatting

  • @spaceballssllabecaps2567
    @spaceballssllabecaps2567 Před 4 lety +4

    22, lifting for 4 years now. THANKYOU, this is gonna keep me out of a wheelchair stg. Thought I just had bad knees and my squats were weak for my weight. This helps me recruit my kardashian esq. ass to squat instead of loading my knees up! Got some flat duck feet which I guess made squatting weird. This helped me hit depth and improved my squat immediately. ✊🏼

  • @fittofly3833
    @fittofly3833 Před 4 lety +2

    So I watched this yesterday and have had bad knee soreness squating for a long time. Both ACLs replaced...
    I’m doing this style right now. No sleeves and my glutes are firing like crazy. Holy shit...
    Thank you.

  • @mr.friday4932
    @mr.friday4932 Před 4 lety

    OUTSTANDING VIDEO! DEFINITELY GONNA TRY THIS! THANK YOU 🏋️‍♂️

  • @JackgarPrime
    @JackgarPrime Před 4 lety +377

    Ironically, he's wearing a shirt that says "Get Vertical" when lauding the merits of the more horizontal style of squat.

    • @RyanMcDonnough
      @RyanMcDonnough Před 4 lety +32

      Moved the bar vertically. 💡

    • @sembouwmeester9650
      @sembouwmeester9650 Před 4 lety

      I thought exactly the same

    • @RyanMcDonnough
      @RyanMcDonnough Před 4 lety +7

      Jack Nagy
      I was just being a smartass. 🍻

    • @brianadam5657
      @brianadam5657 Před 4 lety +2

      JackgarPrime “get vertical” is a diet that Stan help make popular. Vertical dieting. Stan is very knowledgeable.

    • @JackgarPrime
      @JackgarPrime Před 4 lety +9

      @@brianadam5657 Yes, I know what the Vertical Diet is. I'm just commenting on the irony of having a shirt that says that when teaching a horizontal low bar squat form, where you want to not get too vertical.

  • @frankrizzo5057
    @frankrizzo5057 Před 4 lety +16

    Holy shit, does that ever work. Thank you Stan. The standing leg press explaination made the change so easy.

  • @DTM1337
    @DTM1337 Před 4 lety

    Great advice, going to try this method next time

  • @johnrobholmes
    @johnrobholmes Před 4 lety

    Fantastic! I'm coming back from a knee reconstruction and it's a perfect time to assess my form.

  • @Yorenzo27
    @Yorenzo27 Před 4 lety +8

    Holy shit, I just tried this and I've had knee issues too from my early lifting days with bad form, feels great!!!!

  • @lifter2431
    @lifter2431 Před 4 lety +11

    That kid climbing on the rack😂

  • @stargazer7668
    @stargazer7668 Před 3 lety

    I just wanna say you guys keep it real and keep it fresh,Even know I don’t body build or work out much I find your content entertaining and informative and for that purpose If I ever get into lifting and working out more I will be definitely be looking into more of your videos and the wonderful information and content you present to us viewers!!!Thanks Juji&Tom as well as flour fabulous guests of the channel💪🏻

  • @puremakai
    @puremakai Před 4 lety +1

    Yo this video gives me MOTIVATION to SQUAT 💪🏾💯, can’t wait to hit the gym tomorrow and try this technique, thank you so much for sharing this video

    • @JackgarPrime
      @JackgarPrime Před 4 lety

      Just make sure to dial back the weight a bit the first time you do it! It's a different motion than the high-bar, so your neurological system may need some time to adjust before you will see the full strength benefits. Your knees will thank you, though. As will your glutes!