This is the high bar position, and you are applying low bar mechanics to the lift, resulting in the weird-looking back during the ascent. The bar is NOT located over your posterior delts.
I am not the absolute expert on the topic but I think weight lifting can only stunt your growth in very extreme circumstances, such as if you did one rep "maxes" regularly, and even then I am not completely convinced. Lifting 5s or so shouldn't really pose any problems as long as you use correct form (which you should use regardless of age). Does working on a farm, e.g. hauling hay stunt your growth?
You got perfect form on your squats and you go really low - impressive!
Do you think it will help my vertical jump if i can squat 1.5 or more of bodyweight? my max squat is very low right now, i have been doing alot of explosive lifting and plyometrics but i've come to a point where i can't gain anymore...so i'm thinking maybe to start heavy lifting in squats and deadlifts, what do you think?
yes, when you have maxed out your gains from just jumping, plyo and explosive work, it is time to get stronger (and bigger if needed to get stronger). Then you will have more raw material and horsepower to make new gains
Power is always limited by your max strength. The stronger you get the higher potential power you csan generate
This is the high bar position, and you are applying low bar mechanics to the lift, resulting in the weird-looking back during the ascent. The bar is NOT located over your posterior delts.
xskillsx101 1 year ago
The squat looks alright but you shouldn't watch in the mirror while your doing it. Look a little bit down.
JayvH 2 years ago
LOL I am looking down, plus it's a very old squat video. I'm a lot stronger now, see my more recent videos
CoolColJ 2 years ago
OK, I see it, when I look in the mirror.
JayvH 2 years ago
whats so great about this?
MyLegHair 3 years ago
do you not wear a belt man? Is the background music for any specific purpose?
wookieeassassin 3 years ago
nope, I don't even own one :)
music is just for modd and fill out the emptiness :p
CoolColJ 3 years ago
you should you round your back alot.. also dunno if i'd call that a low bar squat... u have it pretty high...
Lifeman89 3 years ago
my back is not rounded, if it was, it would hurt, it doesn't
it is low bar, the bar is located, just above my rear delts
anyway, my more recent squat videos in summer clothing show it better
CoolColJ 3 years ago
I shouldnt do that at age 14 right?
cuz i heard working out stuns ur growth.
i only run up stairs and calf raises right now.
1LetsGoRockets1 3 years ago
As long as you maintain form, and don't go too heavy you will be Ok
other than that you can do bodyweight squats, single leg squats, split squats and pistol squat etc
CoolColJ 3 years ago
I am not the absolute expert on the topic but I think weight lifting can only stunt your growth in very extreme circumstances, such as if you did one rep "maxes" regularly, and even then I am not completely convinced. Lifting 5s or so shouldn't really pose any problems as long as you use correct form (which you should use regardless of age). Does working on a farm, e.g. hauling hay stunt your growth?
wookieeassassin 3 years ago
Working out does NOT stunt your growth...its a weight lifting myth
castedbaran 3 years ago
You got perfect form on your squats and you go really low - impressive!
Do you think it will help my vertical jump if i can squat 1.5 or more of bodyweight? my max squat is very low right now, i have been doing alot of explosive lifting and plyometrics but i've come to a point where i can't gain anymore...so i'm thinking maybe to start heavy lifting in squats and deadlifts, what do you think?
KeTexNBA 3 years ago
thanks
yes, when you have maxed out your gains from just jumping, plyo and explosive work, it is time to get stronger (and bigger if needed to get stronger). Then you will have more raw material and horsepower to make new gains
Power is always limited by your max strength. The stronger you get the higher potential power you csan generate
see my VJ formula at Kelly Baggett's site :)
CoolColJ 3 years ago
nice squats colin
ea33 3 years ago
thanks man
getting there - slowly but surely
leaning from my past mistakes
CoolColJ 3 years ago