Squat Rx #10

[sonnyboy167]

Good drills, have just started powerlifting and have found this video helpfull

[TheHahaha247]

Thanks for the examples. We just discussed breathing on a chain bp tonight in training. It made a huge difference.... the whole keeping tight issue was fixed. I hope this is true for my dl and squats too. Thanks for the post!

[tpcardoso]

how much did u squat for the example?

[mcnailler93G]

@tpcardoso,

First Example set: 135lbs/62kgs

Second Example set: 225lbs/102kgs

Third Example set: 315lbs/143kgs

Fourth Example set: 405lbs/184kgs

[dddutuber]

Guilty, guilty, guilty on the loosey-goosey-- which I was wrongly believing to evidence of a calmer mindset.

Your cue to [get set and execute as if about to take a punch] is a good one. I used it as a cue for a couple of sets with good results.

[MarkusDT]

Huge legs man. Nice vids, well done.

[mase9789]

Great video. Very informative

[Thailandyr]

I don't know what to say....it's great

[Scherer321]

wow i have been using that technique for years without realizing it :)

[SabaZs]

well done! martial arts and squatting, who could have thought... what do you tell to the people that say you can get a red eye or blow a vessel in your head that way?

[johnnymnemonic2]

I think you have to consult w. a doctor.

As far as red eyes from squatting, I'd say that most people who train hard and heavy probably get that from time to time.

One thing as far as the "pressure" goes - the pressure build-up should be felt in the midsection, NOT the head. If you're feeling it in the head, you're probably not breathing properly and you're probably not maintaining tension either.

[Shaolos]

I would like to add that modern research actually suggests that tension in the head is taken away. This effect happens during sneezing and coughing as well. Increased intrabdominal pressure leads to decreased pressure in the brain fluids.

You can read up here :

Hamilton, W., Woodbury, R., and Harper, H. Arterial, cerebrospinal, and venous pressures in man during cough and strain. American Journal of Physiology, 141:42-50, 1944.

[1stNeoSpartan]

I should have watched this video last month. At that time I had to find out "the hard way" how to breath and how to stay "tight".

[johnnymnemonic2]

One of the reasons that I love Pavel's "Power to the People" and "The Naked Warrior" is that he really puts the idea of tension and breathing together in a simple, easy-to-understand manner. I'm guessing that most "natural athletes" get this stuff right away, but the rest of us either figure it out through trial-and-error or just slog away doing it wrong. I hope there were still things that you could take from it. Thanks for watching.

[nyrjoh]

Great videos! The most helpful and informative i have seen! Thanks for all of your work helping people be better squatters! :)

/ Johan, Sweden

[stillwatermjc]

These videos are a goldmine,man. Great stuff.

You should do Deadlift Rx next

[hanswoot]

thanks for making these videos, they were some of if not the best videos in teaching how to squat!

[SHates]

Such a great collection of videos!

[snizshizzle]

Another great video.  Can't wait for the next one.

[Igorek]

Great videos, probably the most helpful videos regarding lifting technique on youtube.

Great work.