So You Think You Can Squat Part 4

[fsjrhino]

Awesome stuff

[samsungpropel1]

wow now I can't wait for squat day

[ttramone]

Wow, that was so helpful. Thanks guys.

[9Y0]

Powerlifting>bodybuilding

With PL I can look good and be strong(and ironicly bodybuild)...The big 3 are the core for every other exercise.

[L07EK]

@9Y0 you're still technically powerbuilding if you're cutting. I doubt you're going to look great if you bulk forever. Not dissing PL or powerbuilding at all though. I personally think powerbuilders look stronger, and better then people who are ONLY into aesthetics. Its a great mix in my opinion.

[Econ1260MetZRoberto]

@9Y0 Amen,brother! I was a curl monkey who did pretty boy workouts! Now I do power-lifting compound lifts ! The big three: Squats, deads, presses! I am still a pretty boy, though:)

[swedishDMftw]

0:42 the guy in the background flipping off the camera LOL

[atitkem]

no breifs no belt no bullshit i like that alot

[korvix]

does the box make the squat much easier ?

[natekid4]

if my gym doesnt have a safety squat bar should i just throw a regular barbell on my neck to do the seated goodmorning?

[hempfield21]

haha just realized today that my bar was a 65 lb bar, imagine how happy you would be at a "magic" 25 lb PR

[xDeathBySpikesx]

That guy seems decently strong already, I can't imagine how awesome it'd be to have a pro teach you how to squat.

[HamerD]

I bet they had to use a pneumatic drill to do Matt's tattoos. Any normal tattoo needle would shatter against his mighty hide. Probably went through a few pneumatic drills too.

[hempfield21]

"no belt, no briefs, no bullshit" haha

[arod2211]

I love you....

[pumitaproductions]

this should be a tv series

[xkruulx]

SKINHEADFITNESS!

[adamhards]

Does anyone have suggestions on how I can replicate that last excercise without that machine. I have that exact problem but I dont think my gym has that machine

[shawn06m1]

@adamhards There is a piece of equipment called a "top squat" it turns any normal bar into a safety bar type

[fliesenfuzzi]

The trainee is the luckiest guy in the world1To get the chance to be coached by a real MASTER!!

[superwhooper69]

legend in the background at 0:49 : )

[Skyfel]

Is that Black Sabbath playing in the background? :D

[safty30]

peggo makes these videos

[legatzzz]

is the dude with the beard just the court jester?

[atkm2891]

haha 0:43

[matteoscarface]

Any video about how to deadlift? I want to see some videos "So You Think You Can Deadlift" please!

[victim1z3d]

I just found it a bit funny when at the start of the vid Matt said the guy has a little experience squatting where he maxed out over 400, that takes a lot of work, even for the genetic freaks out there.

[berserker66]

where's part 5? 

[OneManMilitia802]

GREAT VIDEO! Thanks for making this!

[santahatpk]

How are you supposed to not break form when getting very close to your max???

[DearJimWendler]

What a shame. This is NOT how you squat. You don't squat using a box. Try breaking parallel for once. None of these clowns know how to lift properly.

[victim1z3d]

@DearJimWendler The form stays the same even when you do break parallel.

[Davzorlolzor]

Please make a "So you think you can deadlift"-serie, that would make my life complete!

[sgzartan]

@Davzorlolzor I agree- please make a deadlift series as well

[antzzz111]

@Davzorlolzor dave said there making that series soon

[jamesgram123]

Excellent video, this is gonna help out a lot. My question is, why can't I build the muscles necessary for the squat just by squatting often with good form? I'm not trying to squatt 600 pounds; I'm currently a beginner squatting about 200 lbs for a 5x5, but I would like to get up around 400 pounds. Will I really need to do these assistance exercises or can I get the strength I need just through lots of good squatting?

[newagepun]

@jamesgram123 IMO if you can continue progressing in increments without breaking your form, you are good for 400. You MAY have to go down 20 lbs or so if you hit a wall at some point. But I find the accessory work good at least in order to reinforce what part of the squat you are failing when you continue ramping up the weight.

[antzzz111]

by far the best squatting series on youtube

[MTLGSE]

amazing videos.

Have you guys ever thought of doing a checklist?

As in, if this happens, this is your weakpoint and this is how you fix it?

Good job EFS.

[californiacurt23]

@MTLGSE

Great idea. Tell me if you find one.

[AndrisB89]

I would need so you think you can deadlift series. How to train the spine if on your max rep your back just rounds completely from up till down. Too scary to lift with such back.

[Sethorion99]

Instead of doing seated good mornings could you do deadlifts?

[roughnutz1]

I just learned so much from this series. Incredidible!

[johnnymnemonic2]

The guy is squatting high bar and trying to sit back into a box squat - imho, that is a cause of a lot of the issues he's experiencing.

Sure, you could build up his core and upper back strength to a ridiculous level and he'd squat better, but wouldn't lowering his combined center of gravity solve some problems?

[themushroomxdxd]

elite fts rulez!

[74G56]

that test guy is too good!

[fliesenfuzzi]

Great guy,great videos!!

[powerlifterism1]

haha 200 likes and only 2 other comments. This is by far my favorite channel on youtube!

[DeMoNSe3d]

Excellent video, hands down great advise!

[boyofwits]

So besides doing reverse hypers, what should I do to ensure that my tailbone doesn't disappear under my ass when I'm deep in a squat? I believe this is known as an anterior rotated pelvis, or more commonly "pelvic tilt". Whenever I get deep into a squat, my back rounds and I'm not in position to lift big weights. I want to prevent this from happening, as I know it is a crucial element to squatting. If anyone can recommend stretches or exercises, please do. Thanks

[hillsidehibbee]

At last! Happy days. Thanks guys...

[Sugnuhlrak]

What would be a good substitute for safety bar good mornings,if you don't have a safety bar?

[taryujiai]

This has been very helpful. Thank you!

[Bruce777999]

Yes!

More goodness. Keep it up!

[PAMOJA4LIFE]

Great stuff!

[TheOneTitan]

Very well put, Matt, thanks a bunch ^^

[wrybeat]

you guys kick ass. After following your series, I am getting way tighter in the lift and I can clearly see weakpoints to address in assistance. I address em, and my squat goes up. Thanks.

[dstockproductions]

Love this series. Thanks so much.

[Onikun6553]

Fantastic videos. Keep em coming! :D

[Frace91]

This series helped me improve my form so much.

Thank you!

Do you guys have a deadlift series? I couldn't find one.

[joepescifromcasino]

thanks

[littleerve]

This video makes me sad, makes me realise how little I know.

[ratttttyyy]

THIS IS AWESOME

[throw12001]

You are the best coach on this I've ever seen on YouTube. Awesome that you have both the form and the vocabulary to nail this. I'll buy your book or videos anytime. Thanks a million!

[bigbabbys]

omg thx

[qwertyer111]

Thank you, Matt and EliteFTS.

[bryandaza]

fantastic video, you guys rock!!!!

[thepapasmurf2]

THANK YOU!!!!!!!

[MrTherickz]

very very good series, you should do one for deadlifts aswel!

[Bigredcfr]

Thanks for these videos guys. Great as always!

[varonenh]

this stuff is GOLDEN!

[NickCanzius]

I dont have a safety bar to do the seated good mornings at my college gym. Can a straight bar be used instead or are there any other movements that may not be as effective but can still help to develop the upper erectors?

Great series. every time i see one of the videos i want to get back in the gym and squat again

[imthetitsDD]

Sooooo much respect to you guys..the knowledge is impressive

[cardsfanatic]

these videos have been very informative. thankyou for sharing this information.

[JonT561]

Awesome stuff

[ShirrCas]

Sweeeeet!

[DJUFit]

Great info! Thanks for sharing!

[bigtonutz]

great stuff thanks

[citizenkane95]

brilliant

[Lahed92801]

2,164 views. 105 likes, 0 dislikes. Just as it should be. How can you dislike this series?

[0ultimohombre0]

very good vid, thanks

[icecold19833]

excellent video series guys

[EpicFlyingMount]

Oi! Big guy talking so youd better listen. No I'm serious (: Awesome video!

[KestDZ]

Thank You For the Series!!! Very Helpful!!! Hello to Wenning from Russia! =)

How do you fix the knee problem with coming together on heavy weight? It is quad dominant? so to train hamstring or how?

[SMSBJM1981]

Top quality tutorial Matt. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[IJIT11809]

he said you won't build muscle with a one rep max; that's wrong. you can build muscle with a one rep max, and you can keep building it by attempting a one rep max over and over and over and over. 100 sets of 1 rep maxes is better than 10 sets of 10.

[73Nateman]

@IJIT11809 10 reps will cause more time under tension. That is what builds muscle. Thats what acessory movements are for that are 8-20 reps. 1 rep will stimulate the nervous system for the most part

[heliboy1023]

Great video series. Has really helped out with my squatting, can't wait for the 5th.

[Chiefontheditty]

What are some other exercises you can do for the upper back caving in?

[amanbains]

Absolutely fantastic training and advice!!

I wish I had this knowhow 10yrs ago when I used to powerlift.

disc proplapse ended my lifting career- just cant squat heavy anymore-

but if the right technique was given - all those yrs back- it would have saved me from alot of pain and injury.

[jclueben]

awesome Matt

[DearJimWendler]

You can't be serious? Good idea for the video, bad application. This is the WRONG way to teach someone to squat. Lose the box, ditch the Monolift, bring your grip in, and for God's sake....BREAK PARALLEL!!!

[ernestjhutchinson]

man these are freaking awesome, thanks again!

[greyhk2]

I am amazed with the technical expertise in this video series!  Matt Wenning is awesome!

[jOpaaD]

awsome makes me want to squat

[capriracer351]

This is a great series. Can't wait for the next installment.

[leeberry3]

Best one yet!!

[animallift2]

will yall be doing deadlifts

[rawnie79]

Matt, this is fantastic! keep going with this series, so helpful.

if i dont have a safety squat bar will it make a huge difference if i used a straight bar for seated good mornings?

[goatkiller68]

These videos really help. Awsome

[snowboardfreak123456]

aww yaaaaa

[Chesterdacat]

oh my oh my!!! thank thank you THANK YOU Matt! dude ive had trainers before and they never ever explained how to properly execute the squat..been checking out the series, cant wait for more...oh can the seated good morings be done with a regular barbell?

[themushroomxdxd]

Matt Wenning and EliteFTS rules!

[johnstnhb]

All I can say is THANK YOU EFS and Matt!

[pipozZz]

great series so

[RustyIronloins]

Awesome. Keep em coming.

[Imbabazko]

impressive

[jimmm656321]

Thank you so much for these.

[src628]

nice vid, i have been waiting for this video to come out since you released part 3

[saqib9876]

What if you dont have a safety squat bar?

[justaRandomhero]

i'd trust peg with my life

[superneeg]

0:42 - 0:55 - pegg being pegg.

[superneeg]

0:42 - 0:55 - pegg being pegg.

[MrHairyRambo]

genius 

[wacko1992]

this needs to be done with the deadlift

[dexbot]

Thanks Matt!

[mandangalo71]

Can`t explain how great these videos are to see! As most people, I thought my squat was pretty good...I know now that it was awful! I really like the direction this is going...keep up the great work, its appreciated!.

[jiggasnap]

YESSSS FINALLY HOW TO FIX

[WaspReturn]

Awesome!

You need to do some deadlift series too!

[nicknad11]

Great! I think his issues are the same as mine. My chest collapses when the weight gets near max. So my gym doesn't have a safety bar. Will a regular olympic bar suffice for those good mornings or is there another variation that is more appropriate in that case?

[TheBurningLion]

This is great!!!!

Is it possible to make a series on "So you think you can Deadlift" ?

[Lem0n12]

thx for that!

[geoffgraue]

Thanks, love the education. Keep em coming!

[Olley93]

awesome!

[Mackoek]

Yessss!