@eowdaoc i am a powerlifter in the off season, so i actually am tryin to not go as low as i normally do, i just wanna hit parallel. but i do respect the olympic style of lifting so much, but right now im just tryna get the most weight possible to set some record :)
Additionally, Mark Rippetoe would NOT disagree strongly with the techniques shown in this video, though this is more of a high-bar squat than his preferred Starting Strength low-bar style.
im sure youve heard it all before but lose those shoes and squat barefoot or in oly lifting shoes. also your heals are slightly coming off the ground but youre form is still pretty damn good im not hating on it
There's no hip drive here. Nowhere near perfect, but better than most people still. (Check out Rippetoe's squat lessons here to learn the hip drive .. or u can always read starting strength)
@MrLuchidore lmao how is this 100lbs? I honestly have no idea how you could jump to that conclusion. at best you could doubt the weight and say its less than 250 even tho it is 250, but how you can just say "nope, its 100 or so for sure" is beyond me
Since I'm doing squats, no other body part exercise bothers me... I mean, when I'm doing chest, it's not overloading me like it used to before. That's because when I'm doing my squats, I feel like I'm gonna pass out, piss, shit and throw up at the same time.
@smoothMousePad Squats definitely get your body used to so much stress and stimulation that like you said, other a simple bench press seems easy after getting used to squatting hard. I dont know if its more of a mental thing or physical, but you are def right.
@PowerSprinter Personally, I think it's a mental thing. I think hard squatting pushes the envelope of what you consider hard. Also, squatting have reflected positively to many other aspects of my life besides lifting and training. Some things I considered to be hard and that have bothered me, no longer do. I think that person that does hard squatting is going to be overall physically and mentally much stronger in comparison to "curler" and "bencher" gym rats.
@smoothMousePad I know exactly where you're coming from. A year ago, i never used to train legs which i'll admit was stupid. But now i always prepare more mentally for leg day than any other day. Squats are the hardest exercise I've ever done.
@MrLmfao1989 And by far the most rewarding one. When I finish some good squat sets, the feeling of satisfaction I get is only matched by a good meal or banging a fine girls ass. Some would argue that the deadlifts are hardest, but when I do my max deadlifts they NEVER drain me like the squats do. Squat is truly the king. When I'm done squatting, the next day I'm sore in my abs(?), glutes, quads... Not to mention the bruises on my traps (I do them with a bare barbell).
Good video, man! I started lifting at the beginning of summer and have been stuck with the dreaded smith machine until I go back to college soon. Anyways, I have always had the feeling that my squats were totally wrong! Your video will help me perform better squats. THANK YOU!
@ChampanzeeKO Thank you very much for the feedback! You are the reason i made this, and people in your situation. I know alot of people take this video as some sort of display of arrogance but thats not the case. I just knew i have exceptional form and wanted to show as a how to type of video
and i saw on your profile you like ron paul, Ron Paul 2012 boy!
Anyone mind helping me out. Some videos you find say you're supposed to arch your back while squatting, others say don't... What is the proper form for a squat? Can you hurt yourself if you do/don't arch your back? Does it affect a different muscle less/more, etc. Not trying to sound like a moron, just curious if I'm doing them wrong so I don't get hurt. I find when I do arch my back a little, I feel it a little bit in my lower back. Is that from the weight on my back, or is that something bad?
@ExitWoundz1 no its good to arch your back, its needed. If you dont your putting yourself and your back in danger. Keeping it with an arch keeps the muscles tight and your base stable, if you round your back the other way, pushing your butt foreward on the way down, then you can really mess up your back.
Your back is sore because it is being used correctly, it is very good that you are sore. Arching should be pretty natural though, dont force it, just lower by poking your butt out no homo
@PowerSprinter Aight, thanks dude. Not entirely sure. I watched some videos. Some people in the comments say don't arch your back, it compresses your spine, and other shit like that. I just didn't want to really continue and go any heavier if I had the wrong technique. Ty, just needed clerification. I've been squatting for almost a year now, and from the way I do it, I never have felt nearly injured or anything along those lines. Just wanted to know I wasn't at risk of Fing my spine or some shit
@ExitWoundz1 yeah its good to make sure to be safe for sure. As long as you feel comfortable with your form, usually its good for you. If its uncomroturable dont do it, thats my rule. no matter what. in terms of weight and form
@ExitWoundz1I think some people have the wrong idea about arching the back. IMO u don't want to force an arch in your back but instead u want to keep the natural arch or allignment of your spine. Some people have more of a curve in their spine than others. Rounding your back is a big NO as it can cause serious injury. A good way to keep your spine in allignment and your body rigid is to take a deep belly breath and hold it when your drop into a squat this increases intra-thoracic pressure.
@slimbw93 so true. I have never seen a video though that says that. I think people just get confused with what terms mean sometimes. Never will someone say to not arch your back, ever
@PowerSprinter i dont think they say dont arch ur back but more they just leave that direction out, which is pretty insane if your making a video about how to squat right, I work in a gym and you would be surprised at what people think is right and wrong lol
@GRTrailRunner Can you please explain that to me? Most people I talk to say arch it, if it's straight, you'll compress it. Other's say don't arch. Now when you say don't arch, wtf do you mean. Don't overarch it, don't arch it at all?
@ExitWoundz1 This is a terrible video, because it shows poor form, and you can not see the complete form anyway. The best vid I have seen it by Mark Rippetoe. Search 'Mark Rippetoe: Fixing the squat: Hip drive.' Mark is a scientist that actually studies how our muscles and skeleton work together, in doing this, he coaches the absolute BEST form of any free weight exercise. I hope that helps.
@GRTrailRunner well first of all, starting off by calling my vid terrible is not the best way to get me to listen to what you have to say. 2nd, Mark rippetoe is very well known and to act like i wouldnt know who he is is outrageous. 3rd, he is not a scientist lmao. 4th, I disagree with Rippitoe as his over emphasis on hip drive is off, he teaches to drive the hips back rather than foreward, causing his athletes to put way too much strain on their backs. He does not and no that did not help
@PowerSprinter Ok, a scientist is someone who studies a science, in Rippetoe's case anatomy. Second, I never said you didn't know him. Third, whatever you are doing may be good for a sprinter, but it is not correct for when lifting heavy weight. The technique that Rippetoe teaches is a MUST for heavy weight. And fourth, anyone that watches the video I suggested will learn the proper way to lift. You do not know what you are talking about. I hope no one hurts themselves!
@GRTrailRunner lmao no a scientist is not just anyone who studies a science. Then everyone would be a scientist. It requires a formal degree to be labeled a scientist in todays world. I find it funny that you say Rippetoe's form is a MUST for heavy squatting, yet i got 2nd at nationals in my division and NOT ONE person there uses his form. I am also going for a USAPL squat record, right now i am at 475 for a max, 500 is the record. Check my other vids for some heavy lifting
@PowerSprinter Wow, I;m done. you have no idea what you are talking about. Yeah, I guess I'll go get a second degree in 'being a scientist'. hahaha That weight is impressive, I will not argue that, you better just be damn careful.
@PowerSprinter Oh, I almost forgot, I was not talking to you in the first place, I responded to what exitwoundz asked ME. I don't really care if you pay attention to what I am saying or not.
@MrLmfao1989 thanks you, thats exactly why i decided to post this video. I know that my form may have some minor flaws, but i wanted people to get the general idea as to what a squat actually is. btw check out my new vid i posted, i squatted at an actual powerlifting meet for the first time in my life. this vid was almost 2 years ago, now i can do much more weight
@iDPG95 thanks alot man, yeah i knew it wasnt completely perfect but before i posted this vid i youtubed "perfect squat form" and saw some terrible videos showing awful form. So i figured i could do better and hopefully this helped some people out, because as long as you have solid form, the chances of injury are very slim.
@vccmax lmao, you really thought i was asking advice from you? hahaha, your a dumb troll that knows much less than me but just criticizes and you have no videos.
@vccmax good advice. your videos really teach me how to squat so thanks alot, my form could use so much help. i dont really even know how to squat to be honest, but i try really hard. please can you give me more tips, your videos helped me out so much, could you tell me how to adjust to heavier weight?
great video but i'd suggest different shoes. in your video it says to push off the heels and not on the toes to take pressure off the knees. Totally valid point but if you look and when you're squatting your pressure keeps rocking around in those shoes. get some chucks :) right now its like you're trying to squat while standing on a mattress. Cheers and great lifts
@benjafflolz thanks alot for the comment, and yes i now squat in skateboarding shoes are extremely flat. I am now much stronger btw, this was 2 years ago, now i can squat over 400 for max
@kurojin97 well thank you for the compliment on my form, thats the only reason this video was for. i understand that people's musical taste differs greatly
One more thing. If you're squatting to get stronger for sprinting you should choose a lower rep scheme where you stop the set as soon as it feels harder(You want to quit the set when your fast twitch/fast fatigable MU(motor units)poop out). You want to preferentially recruit type2a&b . 3x10 followed by some non-loaded jump squats would be much more in line with your goals. It's entirely possible to make yourself stronger and SLOWER at the same time with the wrong set/rep scheme.
@seanmft trust me i know all of this stuff, i dont really agree with your conclusions but you are obviously knowledgeable. we just dont agree. 10 reps is too much, heavy reps actually can strain fast twitch muscles if you go super hard but for like 4-6 reps. I usually do most of my work in the 4-6 range and do 325lbs and go hard. As long as its heavy and is low reps it targets the most explosive muscle fiber. I am not a huge fan of jump squats, explosive resistance is better done on the track
@PowerSprinter Anything heavy will recruit type2 MU. But if you're aware of how your CNS modulates force output a decrease in performance i.e. a slower rep that requires more effort necessarily means that less MU are firing. Since type2 especially 2a fibers are the fastest to fatigue this necessarily means that you're no longer recruiting them. Because MU fire in sequence of force potential, least to most, subsequent reps that fatigue smaller MU set up a block to recruitment of type2 fibers.
@seanmft I should clarify: A slower, harder rep with the SAME LOAD as a faster rep that preceded it necessarily means higher force potential(fast twitch) MU are not being recruited.
Track drills that are sport specific to sprinting would have a much lower coupling time, less ground contact time, faster stretch shortening cycle. I wasn't recommending jump-squats as an alternative to those drills. I was recommending them because it' has been proven that ballistic exercise improves your nervous system's ability to volitionally recruit high threshold motor units and because jump squats are more or less the same movement pattern as the back squats you're doing.
Damn near perfect as far as I can see. just want to point a few things out to be helpful.1 ditch the shoes. 2 when you near lockout push your hips forward before your knees straighten. I can tell by the way you're popping up that you're not "pinching a coin" at the top. 3. Pull the bar down onto your back and pull your elbows into your sides hard as you squeeze the shit out of the bar. It'll make your spine more stable. It looks as tho your elbows are wandering around a little.
your knees will always go past your toes unless you have clown feet when you go bellow para are u blind ? but i dont think its as damaging as some would think
Honestly, with most weight lifting videos, no matter how good it is, its going to get 1 stars. Its because everyone has a different idea to what the perfect squat is. I didnt see a reason why there would be 39 thumbs down on this vid. All I can say is instead of people talking smack, if it works then it works. Just workout! Observe everyone, and you have to make the decision for whats "proper" based on how your body responds. Too many weight lifters are stubborn. Anyways, good video!
ATG blows, slightly below parallel works all the musculature with the optimum amount of weight. Going lower than that makes you take weight off, going too high lets you put too much on. It's a tradeoff, you can increase your rom and lower the weight, but you get less growth than with more weight and slightly below parallel. Or you can increase weight and decrease ROM, but you also get less growth than slightly below parallel. PowerSprinter knows what he's doing.
Unfortunately, this video gets no stars from me. You gained about four right off the bat for squatting below parallel, but then you lost one for squatting in running shoes, and then several hundred for a) using the "manta ray", b) taking every opportunity to point out how awesome you are and ask everyone to agree, and c) the audio track. My apologies.
@ArentWeSpecial oh well. the manta ray has no affect on form whatsoever, i squat with it, and sometimes without it. its all about comfort and preference, its not bad to use it in anyway. i squatted in running shoes because i just got done running before lifting, it is not ideal to squat in running shoes, but thats all i could do. and there is a volume button, music is better than nothin in my opinion. thanks for the imput though
@PowerSprinter Head over to any place full of really strong people who know more about squatting than I ever will, and ask them what they think of the manta ray. If you care enough about "comfort" to not let the bar sit directly over your scapulae where it should be, you will probably never squat enough weight to gain any significant amount of strength.
@ArentWeSpecial trust me, i know very strong people. only macho D bags care. as i have said, i do squats without it too, i prefer the monta ray. and dont tell me i wont get strong because i use a pad, now thats just ignorant. i took off the annotation btw, i do see how that can come off as cocky. so thanks for lettin me know about that
@ArentWeSpecial he says you are a hater because your reasons you gave are so minor and superficial that its rediculous to even argue with you. you are nit picking to a crazy extent. a. using the monta ray has no effect on weight lifted, its all comfort. i havent used it in over a year now, but i wont complain if someone else does. b. I never said im awesome, actually im not an amazing athlete by any means, i just wanted to know why i got bad ratings. c. hit the mute button, problem solve
@PowerSprinter The manta ray is a big deal, it changes the performance of the lift significantly and anyone who would sacrifice proper mechanics for the sake of a little comfort is a pussy. I just inferred that you think you think you're hot shit based on the title "Perfect Squat Form". Also, squatting in squishy, unstable running shoes is never a good idea. However, you're still to be congratulated for squatting below parallel, which very few people do.
@ArentWeSpecial incorrect, it does not alter mechanics is any way. High bar squatting is the same with it and without, there is no arguement because i went from using it to not and literally felt no difference other than adjusting to feeling iron on my traps. And i already stated that i am a runner, and went straight from the track to the weightroom, yes you are right that running shoes are not ideal and i dont lift in them ever anymore.
@ArentWeSpecial ...and then to explain the title, i made this video in the first place because every video with a similar title had God awful form which made me think that i could help people out and get views by making a correct video. Thats all, it was mainly for views, i know its not gonna be universally agreed upon as perfect form as it is not, but it is definately better form than most and I am confident that any kid using form similar too mine will not get injured foolishly
The bare feet idea might be a good shout-- you put a bit too much pressure in the balls of your feet / toes when it should in fact always be drven through your heels. You don't wear running sneakers for squatting, do you? Because that might well be contributing to it..
the shoes contribute to some instability, you can squat at this beginner level, but once you get stronger it is going to punish you. Also, your knees buckle somewhat in and you need to drive more with your hips. Could also go a bit lower, like 1 or 2 inches. Its a good squat, but hardly perfect or textbook example.
i dont think you understand that my knees arent buckling at all, they look like that not because ppressure is being applied, but actually because the opposite is happening. when the pressure is taken from my knees to my hips, my knees move a little because they become pressure-free
the shoes arent ideal, but it was just after running. i usually do wear bball shoes
i do tend to go lower, actually too low. i try to go to this depth more often
Yeah, I'll try and get that 55m taped and posted. But there is quite a bit of research out there on the barefoot thing. Honestly I like it for the weight baring exercises but its even better for plyo stuff and warmups
You should give the barefoot thing a try especially if your a sprinter. Feet and lower leg muscles are really important in learning to deal with the force your generating in the ground. Regarding the video, it was a good squat. Its nice to see people not overly concern about weight. What do you run in track? Im a college football player but I do indoor meets in the off season. Hoping to run a 6.6 55m at this one coming up at Cedarville University in ohio on the 15th
I would not call this form perfect, but it's pretty good. Powerlifters can work on their form for 20 years and still not be satisfied with it.
And to those who are complaining about the depth: not everybody has the flexibility required to squat super deep. Especially people with substantial hamstring and/or calf mass.
thanks for commenting on my vid, you are such a beast. one of the best squatter i've seen on utube
but the thing abot depth i dont really try to go deep, as i dont feel its neccesary, i have my reasons, there really is no right way to squat in terms of depth. there are pros and cons to both full and parralel squats
i just did this video to show basic squat form and because of all of the terrible videos with similar titles. and this title gets me more views : )
I agree with that completely. Not only can the mass of one's legs effect the flexibility, so can past history with their joints. For example, tendonitis, arthritis, injuries, etc.
Your depth is not "DEEPER THAN PARRALEL" (sic) or "well past that standard" however. In powerlifting you'd get 3 white lights on 1 or 2 of those. The rule, as stated elsewhere, is "crease at the hip is below the top surface of the knee". That means that the top line formed by your thigh will pass BELOW the horizontal line formed by the metal bar, discernibly so. Since your reps are basically stopping with the top of your thighs parallel to the metal bar, they will get red lights.
The better question is, since you're not a powerlifter, what do you mean by "perfect form"? If you were training for Olympic weightlifting, this would be considered a low-bar, leaned-over, high squat that would be dismissed without further mention (see my squat vids for "perfect form" for an Olympic weightlifter). If you're just training for general leg strength, then your form is adequate, but you're missing out on the benefits of proper deep squatting.
In other words, by stating "perfect form", you're presenting yourself as a standard to which people should strive, when in reality, athletes from all sorts of different backgrounds, with different individual leverages and goals, will squat in slightly different ways that are more "perfect" for them.
It's debatable even whether this is "perfect" form for you, with your leverages and goals.
Still, strong stuff and nice video. Next time don't presume you know more than your viewers, though.
well you gave a multitude of good points and some i still disagree with
first of all, i sill completely disagree with you on the thought that this was not beyond parallel. i heard all of the reasoning and just flat out disagree. i even double checked and watched some of the dudes that commented and saw one of them squatting 525lbs. he DID NOT GET EVEN AS LOW AS ME.
secondly, i dont persume i know more than my viewers, as i still disagree with them with respecting their knowlege.
thridly, if the top of my thighs sto parralel to the bars, then clearly i would be well below parralel by the standard of the thigh bone being parralel to the ground. and you can see that my hips do go under my hips.
fourthly, this video is for the basic squat motion, no variation, just down to the basics. and if you want to know the goal for my squats then read the descripion
fifthy, every video that says its the "perfect" way to do something will have those who disagree
No problem. You're doing great, and squatting with decent form. Not necessarily perfect, but probably good enough for your purposes. Only one point of contention, really, and that's regarding depth. I assume you're not familiar with how powerlifting is judged, but the "hip crease", basically the fold where thigh and midsection meet, has to end up lower than the top of your knee. Not your thighbone, not the top of the thigh, but the hip crease. That's why all the powerlifters are chiming in.
By your standard, the one you've defined, sure, they're a tiny bit past "parallel", but from the definition of "parallel" used to judge a powerlifting competition, they're a couple of inches high. That's all. Personally, I prefer to squat as low as possible, without stopping at an arbitrary point mid-way through my squat. Stopping momentum like that can potential increase the risk of knee injury, while letting your body find a natural bottom point takes stress off the knees.
i seewhat you are saying, but i really think i should have editted the video to compensate for the tilted camera
if you have a laptop, watch the video with the computer tilted so that the metal safeyty bars are completel straight. with that view, i am confident that you would consider his legal for powerlifting
i am really confident that its the camera being tilted because i have video taped myself from other views and i clearly go past parallel and i dont think this set was any different
i agree everyone has their own opinions o nwhat perfect is. i feel ass to grass is perfect, but for comps parralel is good enough. i think powersprinter hit parralel exactly i nthis video.
I'm an Olympic weightlifter, so there's no notion of "competition squat". My goal is to increase strength in a low position, so deep squatting is essential, though moreso for front squats than back squats. There is no such thing as a "perfect" squat, unless you create your own definition of one.
thanks for the comments son. i knew putting "perfect squat form" on my video would cause some contaversy, but i think we can all agree on the basics of squatting and wanted to display them
and i knew this title would give me alot more view, lol
btw i just watched your Olympic squats, and you going to just parralel as well. if you want to see a real oly squat check my videos out , iu go until my ass touches the ground.
Watch my video called "Clean and Jerk, Back Squats". It shows the back squats from the side, and you can see I'm going well past parallel. Not as deep as yours, but significantly deeper than this guy.
yeah but shouldnt you be going as deep as me? isnt that the point of olympic squatting?i think this guy is going deep enough for his goals which i assume is powerlifting comps./
I can't, since my flexibility won't allow for it. When I go that deep, my tailbone tucks under, curving the base of my lower back, and creating a dangerous lifting position. I do that with lighter weights, to work on flexibility, but when the weight goes up, I go to my safest bottom position. Being old hurts flexibility.
second of all, if you are reffering to going to parralel, then you muxt be blind. keep in mind that the camera is tilted, look at the metal saftey bars to see the line of parralel. i easily go past that on every rep
and thirdly, you critisized my video because you didnt like my comment on another video
@PowerSprinter- As a 2009 National powerlifting Champion. I am going to have to agree with " OGROKTEHUBER " only 2 where legal depth. if you look at my video's you will see clearly what legal depth is. and one other thing you dont have to post those little bullatines. on your video, everybody knows what a good squat should be.
I watched Charles' squat and his 525 and it was clear that he was below parallel -- deeper than any of the reps in this video. I wouldn't really care if you were squatting slightly above depth (even great lifters are guilty of this at times) if you hadn't put "perfect squat form" as the title of the video. The problem is that a new guy might look at this video and cut all his squats short, then go into a meet and wonder WTF just happened when he gets 3 red lights.
This is perfect form man, keep it up, I find the most dangerous part of the squat is when you hand over the force to the hips and hamstrings from the quads, which is why lots of people have bad form.
No problem, I would add one thing though, I've found that concentrating more time in the negative motion helps increase your base strength. Remember, squats and dead lifts increase youe POTENTIAL strength, you need explosion, so being able to squat 300 pounds will do no good for speed training if you can't execute that kind of weight in a minimum possible time interval. Sprinting is about how much relative force you can produce in a minimum amount of time.
Nice, when it comes to power cleans make sure you raise the bar as quickly as possible, the object is to raise it using your muscles, not momentum, you can go deep in a squat but that will result in you having to slow down as you lift the bar, in my opinion power cleans without a jerk are sufficient for explosive training.
If you can produce the force you do in a squat in a clean you'll be an elite sprinter man
thanks for the advice man, so you say i shouldnt use the momentum in to lift the weight while doing power cleans, but hen you say to lift it as quickly as possible. but if i lift as quickly as possible wouldnt the explosiveness at the start of the lift cause alot of momentum to lift it for me?
btw i dont go deep in the squat part as i that would be redundant as i aready squat and it would be less explosive
I meant you shouldn't go too deep in a squat position as you try to go under the bar during a clean, sure you use momentum to an extent but it should only be utilized at the end of the motion, some people try to get under the bar too early which results in that person having to lift the weight slowly
well, its not that simple. i use a pyramid method. so i do 5 sets
warm up, 10 hard reps, 6-8 reps, 6-8 reps again, and then 2-4 reps.
so i do go for lower reps, but studes have shown that legs should be worked with heigher reps than other muscles because of their strength. some people do 20 reps, some doe 2-4 reps. i try to keep it in the middle to low rep range
i was under the impression you were stronger than me when yo ucriticized me on using 230 pounds.....for liike a foot deeper than this. i mean i have a 325 video going this deep and a 290 video going deeper,../
Pretty good form, just get some oly shoes and go until hammies bounce off of calves
eowdaoc 1 week ago
@eowdaoc i am a powerlifter in the off season, so i actually am tryin to not go as low as i normally do, i just wanna hit parallel. but i do respect the olympic style of lifting so much, but right now im just tryna get the most weight possible to set some record :)
PowerSprinter 16 hours ago
mirin dat der music aye
jinunit 1 week ago
nice gloves
DannyTina24 1 week ago
@DannyTina24 thanks
PowerSprinter 1 week ago
fucking awful "music"
TheBlarges 2 weeks ago
Additionally, Mark Rippetoe would NOT disagree strongly with the techniques shown in this video, though this is more of a high-bar squat than his preferred Starting Strength low-bar style.
drivelinebaseball 2 months ago
These look great, gotta love the YouTube athletes out there who couldn't even squat BW to below parallel. Thanks for your comments on our videos.
drivelinebaseball 2 months ago
whats with dislikes. it looks pretty good to me. you youtube athletese think you know everything
KILLUMINATI233 2 months ago
youtube - where all the worlds experts on everything hang out .... fucking doubt it!
hanginghimself 3 months ago
you dont even break parallel and ur toes come forward, far from perfect form
NickIsrael1988 3 months ago
im sure youve heard it all before but lose those shoes and squat barefoot or in oly lifting shoes. also your heals are slightly coming off the ground but youre form is still pretty damn good im not hating on it
krb0123 3 months ago
lower,faggot
bferklbfiaebfj 3 months ago
Sprinter? Well i hope thats for your own enjoyment, cos thats a black mans game
cranebeg 3 months ago
i can only go to parallel also like the person in this clip
cranebeg 3 months ago
Simply good form ey.
bonesawII 3 months ago
your knees are going way too far forward, nowhere near a perfect squat
iratelyblank 4 months ago
There's no hip drive here. Nowhere near perfect, but better than most people still. (Check out Rippetoe's squat lessons here to learn the hip drive .. or u can always read starting strength)
AngelWrathDX 4 months ago
@TheFloresBlake agreed
MrMbogza 4 months ago
Lose the tennis shoes and go deeper.
eowdaoc 4 months ago
Good squat, but I prefer the atg squat to be the perfect squat.
CMYERS815 4 months ago
Yes that is perfect form, but you're still an arrogant dipshit.
StephenAnthonyMusic 4 months ago
Form looks good....back str8, below parallel..
Theirondendotcom 5 months ago
I loose my balance if i try doing that...even without weights wth? o.o
xXCREEKSTARXx 5 months ago
form looked good and all reps looked clean to me. Idk what all this hate is about
iTzvenge 5 months ago
A squat that is not ass to the ground is not a proper squat.
MCA41691 5 months ago
change your shoes
skata123456789456123 6 months ago
lol i remember my first squat
manfuckyou562 6 months ago
@MrLuchidore lmao how is this 100lbs? I honestly have no idea how you could jump to that conclusion. at best you could doubt the weight and say its less than 250 even tho it is 250, but how you can just say "nope, its 100 or so for sure" is beyond me
PowerSprinter 6 months ago
Since I'm doing squats, no other body part exercise bothers me... I mean, when I'm doing chest, it's not overloading me like it used to before. That's because when I'm doing my squats, I feel like I'm gonna pass out, piss, shit and throw up at the same time.
smoothMousePad 6 months ago 14
@smoothMousePad Squats definitely get your body used to so much stress and stimulation that like you said, other a simple bench press seems easy after getting used to squatting hard. I dont know if its more of a mental thing or physical, but you are def right.
PowerSprinter 6 months ago
@PowerSprinter Personally, I think it's a mental thing. I think hard squatting pushes the envelope of what you consider hard. Also, squatting have reflected positively to many other aspects of my life besides lifting and training. Some things I considered to be hard and that have bothered me, no longer do. I think that person that does hard squatting is going to be overall physically and mentally much stronger in comparison to "curler" and "bencher" gym rats.
smoothMousePad 6 months ago
@smoothMousePad LMAO
eyesack9 5 months ago
@smoothMousePad I know exactly where you're coming from. A year ago, i never used to train legs which i'll admit was stupid. But now i always prepare more mentally for leg day than any other day. Squats are the hardest exercise I've ever done.
MrLmfao1989 3 months ago
@MrLmfao1989 And by far the most rewarding one. When I finish some good squat sets, the feeling of satisfaction I get is only matched by a good meal or banging a fine girls ass. Some would argue that the deadlifts are hardest, but when I do my max deadlifts they NEVER drain me like the squats do. Squat is truly the king. When I'm done squatting, the next day I'm sore in my abs(?), glutes, quads... Not to mention the bruises on my traps (I do them with a bare barbell).
smoothMousePad 3 months ago
@smoothMousePad Completely agree with you mate.
MrLmfao1989 3 months ago
@smoothMousePad pussy
rscabbage 2 months ago
@rscabbage XD
smoothMousePad 2 months ago
Good video, man! I started lifting at the beginning of summer and have been stuck with the dreaded smith machine until I go back to college soon. Anyways, I have always had the feeling that my squats were totally wrong! Your video will help me perform better squats. THANK YOU!
ChampanzeeKO 6 months ago
@ChampanzeeKO Thank you very much for the feedback! You are the reason i made this, and people in your situation. I know alot of people take this video as some sort of display of arrogance but thats not the case. I just knew i have exceptional form and wanted to show as a how to type of video
and i saw on your profile you like ron paul, Ron Paul 2012 boy!
PowerSprinter 6 months ago
@vccmax are u retarded. You're 12 yrs old and you never lift. Gtfo I can squat barefooted.
mentalshade 6 months ago
Anyone mind helping me out. Some videos you find say you're supposed to arch your back while squatting, others say don't... What is the proper form for a squat? Can you hurt yourself if you do/don't arch your back? Does it affect a different muscle less/more, etc. Not trying to sound like a moron, just curious if I'm doing them wrong so I don't get hurt. I find when I do arch my back a little, I feel it a little bit in my lower back. Is that from the weight on my back, or is that something bad?
ExitWoundz1 6 months ago
@ExitWoundz1 no its good to arch your back, its needed. If you dont your putting yourself and your back in danger. Keeping it with an arch keeps the muscles tight and your base stable, if you round your back the other way, pushing your butt foreward on the way down, then you can really mess up your back.
Your back is sore because it is being used correctly, it is very good that you are sore. Arching should be pretty natural though, dont force it, just lower by poking your butt out no homo
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@PowerSprinter Aight, thanks dude. Not entirely sure. I watched some videos. Some people in the comments say don't arch your back, it compresses your spine, and other shit like that. I just didn't want to really continue and go any heavier if I had the wrong technique. Ty, just needed clerification. I've been squatting for almost a year now, and from the way I do it, I never have felt nearly injured or anything along those lines. Just wanted to know I wasn't at risk of Fing my spine or some shit
ExitWoundz1 6 months ago
@ExitWoundz1 yeah its good to make sure to be safe for sure. As long as you feel comfortable with your form, usually its good for you. If its uncomroturable dont do it, thats my rule. no matter what. in terms of weight and form
PowerSprinter 6 months ago
@ExitWoundz1I think some people have the wrong idea about arching the back. IMO u don't want to force an arch in your back but instead u want to keep the natural arch or allignment of your spine. Some people have more of a curve in their spine than others. Rounding your back is a big NO as it can cause serious injury. A good way to keep your spine in allignment and your body rigid is to take a deep belly breath and hold it when your drop into a squat this increases intra-thoracic pressure.
onetao8 5 months ago
@ExitWoundz1 what video says you shouldnt arch ur back, that needs to be taken off youtube before ppl get hurt!
slimbw93 3 months ago
@slimbw93 so true. I have never seen a video though that says that. I think people just get confused with what terms mean sometimes. Never will someone say to not arch your back, ever
PowerSprinter 3 months ago
@PowerSprinter i dont think they say dont arch ur back but more they just leave that direction out, which is pretty insane if your making a video about how to squat right, I work in a gym and you would be surprised at what people think is right and wrong lol
slimbw93 3 months ago
@ExitWoundz1 I've always been told to find a spot on the wall and keep my eyes locked on it. Let your body do the work.
Xmokko 3 months ago
@ExitWoundz1 NEVER arch your back unless you want to injure yourself. You must keep your back straight and bend at your hips!
GRTrailRunner 3 months ago
@GRTrailRunner Can you please explain that to me? Most people I talk to say arch it, if it's straight, you'll compress it. Other's say don't arch. Now when you say don't arch, wtf do you mean. Don't overarch it, don't arch it at all?
ExitWoundz1 3 months ago
@ExitWoundz1 This is a terrible video, because it shows poor form, and you can not see the complete form anyway. The best vid I have seen it by Mark Rippetoe. Search 'Mark Rippetoe: Fixing the squat: Hip drive.' Mark is a scientist that actually studies how our muscles and skeleton work together, in doing this, he coaches the absolute BEST form of any free weight exercise. I hope that helps.
GRTrailRunner 3 months ago
@GRTrailRunner well first of all, starting off by calling my vid terrible is not the best way to get me to listen to what you have to say. 2nd, Mark rippetoe is very well known and to act like i wouldnt know who he is is outrageous. 3rd, he is not a scientist lmao. 4th, I disagree with Rippitoe as his over emphasis on hip drive is off, he teaches to drive the hips back rather than foreward, causing his athletes to put way too much strain on their backs. He does not and no that did not help
PowerSprinter 3 months ago
@PowerSprinter Ok, a scientist is someone who studies a science, in Rippetoe's case anatomy. Second, I never said you didn't know him. Third, whatever you are doing may be good for a sprinter, but it is not correct for when lifting heavy weight. The technique that Rippetoe teaches is a MUST for heavy weight. And fourth, anyone that watches the video I suggested will learn the proper way to lift. You do not know what you are talking about. I hope no one hurts themselves!
GRTrailRunner 3 months ago
@GRTrailRunner lmao no a scientist is not just anyone who studies a science. Then everyone would be a scientist. It requires a formal degree to be labeled a scientist in todays world. I find it funny that you say Rippetoe's form is a MUST for heavy squatting, yet i got 2nd at nationals in my division and NOT ONE person there uses his form. I am also going for a USAPL squat record, right now i am at 475 for a max, 500 is the record. Check my other vids for some heavy lifting
PowerSprinter 3 months ago
@PowerSprinter Wow, I;m done. you have no idea what you are talking about. Yeah, I guess I'll go get a second degree in 'being a scientist'. hahaha That weight is impressive, I will not argue that, you better just be damn careful.
GRTrailRunner 3 months ago
@GRTrailRunner You cant read can you. haha, no, you cant get a degree in "being a scientist". Sorry to bust your bubble
PowerSprinter 3 months ago
@PowerSprinter Oh, I almost forgot, I was not talking to you in the first place, I responded to what exitwoundz asked ME. I don't really care if you pay attention to what I am saying or not.
GRTrailRunner 3 months ago
@vccmax and those who dont know and dont put any videos up of themselves, comment negatively
PowerSprinter 7 months ago 8
Great form. Better than all the ego lifting skinny fuckers on youtube trying to half squat 315.
MrLmfao1989 7 months ago
@MrLmfao1989 thanks you, thats exactly why i decided to post this video. I know that my form may have some minor flaws, but i wanted people to get the general idea as to what a squat actually is. btw check out my new vid i posted, i squatted at an actual powerlifting meet for the first time in my life. this vid was almost 2 years ago, now i can do much more weight
PowerSprinter 7 months ago
knees came a little too far forward, but almost perfect
iDPG95 7 months ago
@iDPG95 thanks alot man, yeah i knew it wasnt completely perfect but before i posted this vid i youtubed "perfect squat form" and saw some terrible videos showing awful form. So i figured i could do better and hopefully this helped some people out, because as long as you have solid form, the chances of injury are very slim.
PowerSprinter 7 months ago
@PowerSprinter yeah agreed, it was definitely really good. i used to have a problem with my knees going way over my knees but yeah this is great form
iDPG95 7 months ago
Nothing is perfect. That includes these squats.
zerk54 7 months ago
@vccmax lmao, you really thought i was asking advice from you? hahaha, your a dumb troll that knows much less than me but just criticizes and you have no videos.
PowerSprinter 8 months ago
@vccmax good advice. your videos really teach me how to squat so thanks alot, my form could use so much help. i dont really even know how to squat to be honest, but i try really hard. please can you give me more tips, your videos helped me out so much, could you tell me how to adjust to heavier weight?
PowerSprinter 8 months ago
great video but i'd suggest different shoes. in your video it says to push off the heels and not on the toes to take pressure off the knees. Totally valid point but if you look and when you're squatting your pressure keeps rocking around in those shoes. get some chucks :) right now its like you're trying to squat while standing on a mattress. Cheers and great lifts
benjafflolz 8 months ago
@benjafflolz thanks alot for the comment, and yes i now squat in skateboarding shoes are extremely flat. I am now much stronger btw, this was 2 years ago, now i can squat over 400 for max
PowerSprinter 8 months ago
actually yes your form is superb...however your video is a load of crap with that obnoxious music playing.
kurojin97 9 months ago
@kurojin97 well thank you for the compliment on my form, thats the only reason this video was for. i understand that people's musical taste differs greatly
PowerSprinter 7 months ago
One more thing. If you're squatting to get stronger for sprinting you should choose a lower rep scheme where you stop the set as soon as it feels harder(You want to quit the set when your fast twitch/fast fatigable MU(motor units)poop out). You want to preferentially recruit type2a&b . 3x10 followed by some non-loaded jump squats would be much more in line with your goals. It's entirely possible to make yourself stronger and SLOWER at the same time with the wrong set/rep scheme.
seanmft 9 months ago
@seanmft trust me i know all of this stuff, i dont really agree with your conclusions but you are obviously knowledgeable. we just dont agree. 10 reps is too much, heavy reps actually can strain fast twitch muscles if you go super hard but for like 4-6 reps. I usually do most of my work in the 4-6 range and do 325lbs and go hard. As long as its heavy and is low reps it targets the most explosive muscle fiber. I am not a huge fan of jump squats, explosive resistance is better done on the track
PowerSprinter 9 months ago
@PowerSprinter Anything heavy will recruit type2 MU. But if you're aware of how your CNS modulates force output a decrease in performance i.e. a slower rep that requires more effort necessarily means that less MU are firing. Since type2 especially 2a fibers are the fastest to fatigue this necessarily means that you're no longer recruiting them. Because MU fire in sequence of force potential, least to most, subsequent reps that fatigue smaller MU set up a block to recruitment of type2 fibers.
seanmft 9 months ago
@seanmft I should clarify: A slower, harder rep with the SAME LOAD as a faster rep that preceded it necessarily means higher force potential(fast twitch) MU are not being recruited.
seanmft 9 months ago
Track drills that are sport specific to sprinting would have a much lower coupling time, less ground contact time, faster stretch shortening cycle. I wasn't recommending jump-squats as an alternative to those drills. I was recommending them because it' has been proven that ballistic exercise improves your nervous system's ability to volitionally recruit high threshold motor units and because jump squats are more or less the same movement pattern as the back squats you're doing.
seanmft 9 months ago
Damn near perfect as far as I can see. just want to point a few things out to be helpful.1 ditch the shoes. 2 when you near lockout push your hips forward before your knees straighten. I can tell by the way you're popping up that you're not "pinching a coin" at the top. 3. Pull the bar down onto your back and pull your elbows into your sides hard as you squeeze the shit out of the bar. It'll make your spine more stable. It looks as tho your elbows are wandering around a little.
seanmft 9 months ago
your knees will always go past your toes unless you have clown feet when you go bellow para are u blind ? but i dont think its as damaging as some would think
muzimuzi 11 months ago
What is your times?
145bobby 11 months ago
Pretty good for the style you are using. Good back position. There are some issues with hip drive and shoes, but I've seen a whole lot worse.
kennylufc 1 year ago
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kennylufc 1 year ago
Honestly, with most weight lifting videos, no matter how good it is, its going to get 1 stars. Its because everyone has a different idea to what the perfect squat is. I didnt see a reason why there would be 39 thumbs down on this vid. All I can say is instead of people talking smack, if it works then it works. Just workout! Observe everyone, and you have to make the decision for whats "proper" based on how your body responds. Too many weight lifters are stubborn. Anyways, good video!
strengthproject 1 year ago
damn strong kid
Newbpwng 1 year ago
ATG blows, slightly below parallel works all the musculature with the optimum amount of weight. Going lower than that makes you take weight off, going too high lets you put too much on. It's a tradeoff, you can increase your rom and lower the weight, but you get less growth than with more weight and slightly below parallel. Or you can increase weight and decrease ROM, but you also get less growth than slightly below parallel. PowerSprinter knows what he's doing.
bangbongbong 1 year ago
wow these are really good squats!
bangbongbong 1 year ago
raw ass song
ballerlh2314 1 year ago
man, how much u weigh? im 'bout 175-178ish and i do this 3 sets of 5! fuck what some people say your hips are fine!! and your form is fine...
Cropsy81 1 year ago
@Cropsy81 haha, thanks man. i weigh 155lbs
PowerSprinter 1 year ago
this isn't perfect. there's no hip drive. and those are not squat-friendly shoes. otherwise, everything else seems pretty kosher.
adoboandryce 1 year ago
Unfortunately, this video gets no stars from me. You gained about four right off the bat for squatting below parallel, but then you lost one for squatting in running shoes, and then several hundred for a) using the "manta ray", b) taking every opportunity to point out how awesome you are and ask everyone to agree, and c) the audio track. My apologies.
ArentWeSpecial 1 year ago
@ArentWeSpecial oh well. the manta ray has no affect on form whatsoever, i squat with it, and sometimes without it. its all about comfort and preference, its not bad to use it in anyway. i squatted in running shoes because i just got done running before lifting, it is not ideal to squat in running shoes, but thats all i could do. and there is a volume button, music is better than nothin in my opinion. thanks for the imput though
PowerSprinter 1 year ago
@PowerSprinter Head over to any place full of really strong people who know more about squatting than I ever will, and ask them what they think of the manta ray. If you care enough about "comfort" to not let the bar sit directly over your scapulae where it should be, you will probably never squat enough weight to gain any significant amount of strength.
ArentWeSpecial 1 year ago
@ArentWeSpecial trust me, i know very strong people. only macho D bags care. as i have said, i do squats without it too, i prefer the monta ray. and dont tell me i wont get strong because i use a pad, now thats just ignorant. i took off the annotation btw, i do see how that can come off as cocky. so thanks for lettin me know about that
PowerSprinter 1 year ago
@PowerSprinter
theres a lot of "macho d bags" in weight lifting! haha. just keep doing your thing!
strengthproject 1 year ago
@ArentWeSpecial you just a hater
ctank08 10 months ago
@ctank08 Or, you could actually try to refute what I said, instead of saying that "I just a hater".
ArentWeSpecial 10 months ago
@ArentWeSpecial he says you are a hater because your reasons you gave are so minor and superficial that its rediculous to even argue with you. you are nit picking to a crazy extent. a. using the monta ray has no effect on weight lifted, its all comfort. i havent used it in over a year now, but i wont complain if someone else does. b. I never said im awesome, actually im not an amazing athlete by any means, i just wanted to know why i got bad ratings. c. hit the mute button, problem solve
PowerSprinter 10 months ago
@PowerSprinter The manta ray is a big deal, it changes the performance of the lift significantly and anyone who would sacrifice proper mechanics for the sake of a little comfort is a pussy. I just inferred that you think you think you're hot shit based on the title "Perfect Squat Form". Also, squatting in squishy, unstable running shoes is never a good idea. However, you're still to be congratulated for squatting below parallel, which very few people do.
ArentWeSpecial 10 months ago
@ArentWeSpecial incorrect, it does not alter mechanics is any way. High bar squatting is the same with it and without, there is no arguement because i went from using it to not and literally felt no difference other than adjusting to feeling iron on my traps. And i already stated that i am a runner, and went straight from the track to the weightroom, yes you are right that running shoes are not ideal and i dont lift in them ever anymore.
PowerSprinter 10 months ago
@ArentWeSpecial ...and then to explain the title, i made this video in the first place because every video with a similar title had God awful form which made me think that i could help people out and get views by making a correct video. Thats all, it was mainly for views, i know its not gonna be universally agreed upon as perfect form as it is not, but it is definately better form than most and I am confident that any kid using form similar too mine will not get injured foolishly
PowerSprinter 10 months ago
form is relatively safe; not really optimal though because you are squatting with your knees, not your hips.
i wish more people on my track team took squatting seriously when i was in high school because i am sure it makes you a whole lot faster.
hanbacca 1 year ago
The bare feet idea might be a good shout-- you put a bit too much pressure in the balls of your feet / toes when it should in fact always be drven through your heels. You don't wear running sneakers for squatting, do you? Because that might well be contributing to it..
cheryahpopo 1 year ago
does your mom give you ffive stars.
rctriplefresh5 2 years ago
does your mom give you fice stars =[
rctriplefresh5 2 years ago
the shoes contribute to some instability, you can squat at this beginner level, but once you get stronger it is going to punish you. Also, your knees buckle somewhat in and you need to drive more with your hips. Could also go a bit lower, like 1 or 2 inches. Its a good squat, but hardly perfect or textbook example.
krj213213231 2 years ago
i disagree on it not being textbook.
i dont think you understand that my knees arent buckling at all, they look like that not because ppressure is being applied, but actually because the opposite is happening. when the pressure is taken from my knees to my hips, my knees move a little because they become pressure-free
the shoes arent ideal, but it was just after running. i usually do wear bball shoes
i do tend to go lower, actually too low. i try to go to this depth more often
PowerSprinter 2 years ago
They buckle inwards, might be because of the shoe or muscular imbalances. Probably a mixture of both. You also need more hip drive.
Come on dude, its a good squat, but its not perfect
krj213213231 2 years ago
Yeah, I'll try and get that 55m taped and posted. But there is quite a bit of research out there on the barefoot thing. Honestly I like it for the weight baring exercises but its even better for plyo stuff and warmups
winenj1 2 years ago
yeah please do get a buddy to tape that, it would be fun to watch
i might try that barefoot thing if there really i info to support it. i'll look it up
PowerSprinter 2 years ago
You should give the barefoot thing a try especially if your a sprinter. Feet and lower leg muscles are really important in learning to deal with the force your generating in the ground. Regarding the video, it was a good squat. Its nice to see people not overly concern about weight. What do you run in track? Im a college football player but I do indoor meets in the off season. Hoping to run a 6.6 55m at this one coming up at Cedarville University in ohio on the 15th
winenj1 2 years ago
honestly, i dont think shoes or now shoes is gonna affect anything other than comfort. i have never heard of anything that opposes my opinion
dude if you really run 6.6 then you should run track too. thats crazy fast.
i run the 55m, the 60m, and 200m for indoor, and the 100m, 200m, relays and long jump for outdoor track.
i think im gonna run at cedarville but in like at least a month from now.
you should definately video tape your 55m dash.
PowerSprinter 2 years ago
since when is a 6.6 crazy fast?
alecd09 2 years ago
a 6.6 is crazy fast. how fast do you run the 55m dash?
a 6.6 translates to a 4.3 or 4.4 40 yd dash
PowerSprinter 2 years ago
@PowerSprinter
when i was a senior a ran a 6.4
alecd09 1 year ago
oh, ok. yeah have seen some vids of people squatting barefoot, but i dont think most do.
PowerSprinter 2 years ago
i always do, most people do. and i bet the gym owners wouldnt like me taking off my shoes
PowerSprinter 2 years ago
I would not call this form perfect, but it's pretty good. Powerlifters can work on their form for 20 years and still not be satisfied with it.
And to those who are complaining about the depth: not everybody has the flexibility required to squat super deep. Especially people with substantial hamstring and/or calf mass.
Blenderate 2 years ago
thanks for commenting on my vid, you are such a beast. one of the best squatter i've seen on utube
but the thing abot depth i dont really try to go deep, as i dont feel its neccesary, i have my reasons, there really is no right way to squat in terms of depth. there are pros and cons to both full and parralel squats
i just did this video to show basic squat form and because of all of the terrible videos with similar titles. and this title gets me more views : )
PowerSprinter 2 years ago
I agree with that completely. Not only can the mass of one's legs effect the flexibility, so can past history with their joints. For example, tendonitis, arthritis, injuries, etc.
SML693 2 years ago
Honestly that is a deep squat to begin with. Hams and calves touch, its a full squat!!!
deadlift0425 2 years ago
Good form.
Your depth is not "DEEPER THAN PARRALEL" (sic) or "well past that standard" however. In powerlifting you'd get 3 white lights on 1 or 2 of those. The rule, as stated elsewhere, is "crease at the hip is below the top surface of the knee". That means that the top line formed by your thigh will pass BELOW the horizontal line formed by the metal bar, discernibly so. Since your reps are basically stopping with the top of your thighs parallel to the metal bar, they will get red lights.
madaozeki 2 years ago
The better question is, since you're not a powerlifter, what do you mean by "perfect form"? If you were training for Olympic weightlifting, this would be considered a low-bar, leaned-over, high squat that would be dismissed without further mention (see my squat vids for "perfect form" for an Olympic weightlifter). If you're just training for general leg strength, then your form is adequate, but you're missing out on the benefits of proper deep squatting.
madaozeki 2 years ago
In other words, by stating "perfect form", you're presenting yourself as a standard to which people should strive, when in reality, athletes from all sorts of different backgrounds, with different individual leverages and goals, will squat in slightly different ways that are more "perfect" for them.
It's debatable even whether this is "perfect" form for you, with your leverages and goals.
Still, strong stuff and nice video. Next time don't presume you know more than your viewers, though.
madaozeki 2 years ago
well you gave a multitude of good points and some i still disagree with
first of all, i sill completely disagree with you on the thought that this was not beyond parallel. i heard all of the reasoning and just flat out disagree. i even double checked and watched some of the dudes that commented and saw one of them squatting 525lbs. he DID NOT GET EVEN AS LOW AS ME.
secondly, i dont persume i know more than my viewers, as i still disagree with them with respecting their knowlege.
PowerSprinter 2 years ago
thridly, if the top of my thighs sto parralel to the bars, then clearly i would be well below parralel by the standard of the thigh bone being parralel to the ground. and you can see that my hips do go under my hips.
fourthly, this video is for the basic squat motion, no variation, just down to the basics. and if you want to know the goal for my squats then read the descripion
fifthy, every video that says its the "perfect" way to do something will have those who disagree
PowerSprinter 2 years ago
and lastly, thanks for the last compiment. even if we disagree, i appretiate the respect
PowerSprinter 2 years ago
No problem. You're doing great, and squatting with decent form. Not necessarily perfect, but probably good enough for your purposes. Only one point of contention, really, and that's regarding depth. I assume you're not familiar with how powerlifting is judged, but the "hip crease", basically the fold where thigh and midsection meet, has to end up lower than the top of your knee. Not your thighbone, not the top of the thigh, but the hip crease. That's why all the powerlifters are chiming in.
madaozeki 2 years ago
By your standard, the one you've defined, sure, they're a tiny bit past "parallel", but from the definition of "parallel" used to judge a powerlifting competition, they're a couple of inches high. That's all. Personally, I prefer to squat as low as possible, without stopping at an arbitrary point mid-way through my squat. Stopping momentum like that can potential increase the risk of knee injury, while letting your body find a natural bottom point takes stress off the knees.
madaozeki 2 years ago
i seewhat you are saying, but i really think i should have editted the video to compensate for the tilted camera
if you have a laptop, watch the video with the computer tilted so that the metal safeyty bars are completel straight. with that view, i am confident that you would consider his legal for powerlifting
i am really confident that its the camera being tilted because i have video taped myself from other views and i clearly go past parallel and i dont think this set was any different
PowerSprinter 2 years ago
i agree everyone has their own opinions o nwhat perfect is. i feel ass to grass is perfect, but for comps parralel is good enough. i think powersprinter hit parralel exactly i nthis video.
rctriplefresh5 2 years ago
I'm an Olympic weightlifter, so there's no notion of "competition squat". My goal is to increase strength in a low position, so deep squatting is essential, though moreso for front squats than back squats. There is no such thing as a "perfect" squat, unless you create your own definition of one.
madaozeki 2 years ago
thanks for the comments son. i knew putting "perfect squat form" on my video would cause some contaversy, but i think we can all agree on the basics of squatting and wanted to display them
and i knew this title would give me alot more view, lol
PowerSprinter 2 years ago
btw i just watched your Olympic squats, and you going to just parralel as well. if you want to see a real oly squat check my videos out , iu go until my ass touches the ground.
rctriplefresh5 2 years ago
Watch my video called "Clean and Jerk, Back Squats". It shows the back squats from the side, and you can see I'm going well past parallel. Not as deep as yours, but significantly deeper than this guy.
madaozeki 2 years ago
yeah but shouldnt you be going as deep as me? isnt that the point of olympic squatting?i think this guy is going deep enough for his goals which i assume is powerlifting comps./
rctriplefresh5 2 years ago
I can't, since my flexibility won't allow for it. When I go that deep, my tailbone tucks under, curving the base of my lower back, and creating a dangerous lifting position. I do that with lighter weights, to work on flexibility, but when the weight goes up, I go to my safest bottom position. Being old hurts flexibility.
madaozeki 2 years ago
Not legal depth for most of these reps
OGROKTEHUBER 2 years ago
first of all im nota powerlifter
second of all, if you are reffering to going to parralel, then you muxt be blind. keep in mind that the camera is tilted, look at the metal saftey bars to see the line of parralel. i easily go past that on every rep
and thirdly, you critisized my video because you didnt like my comment on another video
PowerSprinter 2 years ago
@PowerSprinter
Legal depth is where the crease at the hip is below the top surface of the knee. These wouldn't pass in many PL feds.
OGROKTEHUBER 2 years ago
well its clearly legal then
you need to watch the video again
PowerSprinter 2 years ago
@PowerSprinter
Maybe one or two reps, the rest aren't legal
OGROKTEHUBER 2 years ago
no, its really easy to see that every rep is well past that standard
PowerSprinter 2 years ago
@PowerSprinter- As a 2009 National powerlifting Champion. I am going to have to agree with " OGROKTEHUBER " only 2 where legal depth. if you look at my video's you will see clearly what legal depth is. and one other thing you dont have to post those little bullatines. on your video, everybody knows what a good squat should be.
charlesmcwilliams 2 years ago
ok i disagree, but i dont really care since i am not a powerlifter
and the bullatin's are obviously useful since i have been asked for more information to people who are actually curious about squat form
if you really dont like them, then just turn them off, its that easy
and btw, not everyone knows what perect squat form is, thats why i made the video so of course its gonna have a bunch of tips
PowerSprinter 2 years ago
and my depth is definately deeper than yours on your video of you squatting 525lbs.
props for the weight, but you are incorrect in every criticism of my video. im suprised someone of your stregth would make such comments.
maybe you dont see that the metal safety bars in this video are parralel, and that the video camera is crooked, making my squat no look at deep
PowerSprinter 2 years ago
@PowerSprinter
I watched Charles' squat and his 525 and it was clear that he was below parallel -- deeper than any of the reps in this video. I wouldn't really care if you were squatting slightly above depth (even great lifters are guilty of this at times) if you hadn't put "perfect squat form" as the title of the video. The problem is that a new guy might look at this video and cut all his squats short, then go into a meet and wonder WTF just happened when he gets 3 red lights.
OGROKTEHUBER 2 years ago
i dont know what to say to you, its clearly DEEPER THAN PARRALEL in this video.
i really think you should consider what i said about the camera being tilted, because thats the only way i could see you thinking its not parralel
PowerSprinter 2 years ago
well i ran 11.6 in the middle to beginning part of 4 month long training a while ago. so hopefully i can run low 11s during the season.
PowerSprinter 2 years ago
This is perfect form man, keep it up, I find the most dangerous part of the squat is when you hand over the force to the hips and hamstrings from the quads, which is why lots of people have bad form.
crusher1427 2 years ago
yeah, thats very true. thats why i go a little bit past pa\rralel. it makes the transition smoother.
thanks for the comment, i apreciate it
PowerSprinter 2 years ago
No problem, I would add one thing though, I've found that concentrating more time in the negative motion helps increase your base strength. Remember, squats and dead lifts increase youe POTENTIAL strength, you need explosion, so being able to squat 300 pounds will do no good for speed training if you can't execute that kind of weight in a minimum possible time interval. Sprinting is about how much relative force you can produce in a minimum amount of time.
crusher1427 2 years ago
trust me, i know. i do powercleans also, and later on in the season, i do parachutte training which is more for what you said
also, im doing all of these squats after very hard sprinting, so its not like i just squat only in the offseason. its all mixed up pretty well
PowerSprinter 2 years ago
Nice, when it comes to power cleans make sure you raise the bar as quickly as possible, the object is to raise it using your muscles, not momentum, you can go deep in a squat but that will result in you having to slow down as you lift the bar, in my opinion power cleans without a jerk are sufficient for explosive training.
If you can produce the force you do in a squat in a clean you'll be an elite sprinter man
crusher1427 2 years ago
thanks for the advice man, so you say i shouldnt use the momentum in to lift the weight while doing power cleans, but hen you say to lift it as quickly as possible. but if i lift as quickly as possible wouldnt the explosiveness at the start of the lift cause alot of momentum to lift it for me?
btw i dont go deep in the squat part as i that would be redundant as i aready squat and it would be less explosive
PowerSprinter 2 years ago
I meant you shouldn't go too deep in a squat position as you try to go under the bar during a clean, sure you use momentum to an extent but it should only be utilized at the end of the motion, some people try to get under the bar too early which results in that person having to lift the weight slowly
crusher1427 2 years ago
ok, i gotcha. yeah i dont squat deep during power cleans
PowerSprinter 2 years ago
Go for higher weight and lower reps for maximum benefits.
res7bequ 2 years ago
well, its not that simple. i use a pyramid method. so i do 5 sets
warm up, 10 hard reps, 6-8 reps, 6-8 reps again, and then 2-4 reps.
so i do go for lower reps, but studes have shown that legs should be worked with heigher reps than other muscles because of their strength. some people do 20 reps, some doe 2-4 reps. i try to keep it in the middle to low rep range
PowerSprinter 2 years ago
Why are you curling in the squat rack breh?
Rixos19 2 years ago
im not
PowerSprinter 2 years ago
just saw you subscribed. thanks.
rctriplefresh5 2 years ago
i was under the impression you were stronger than me when yo ucriticized me on using 230 pounds.....for liike a foot deeper than this. i mean i have a 325 video going this deep and a 290 video going deeper,../
rctriplefresh5 2 years ago
Thats a nice gym, is it your schools?
TheMasIncorporated 2 years ago
no, its a local gym, it costs like $30 a month, but its worth it.
my schools gym doesnt even have safety bars for squats, lol
PowerSprinter 2 years ago
Nice video man, excellent form. Impressive weights as well. 5/5 for sure!
End3avors 2 years ago
thanks man, i really apreciate it.
PowerSprinter 2 years ago