Elitefts.com - Teaching the Box Squat

[elgilicious]

Excellent squat instruction from a master, and the idiotic comments elevating a former Crossfitter over Dave Tate do nothing to change that.

[supersayanhulk]

I know why most of videos have the "disabled comments" Too many keyboard Cowboys hating instead of training

[dagerousdave]

Some good instruction, but IMO, the hands are too far apart. Its much safer and easier to lift heavy weight if the hands are as close to the shoulders as possible on the bar. That way, u are more compact and have a far better "shelf" to rest the bar on. P.S. ... I have never seen anybody look more awkward doing squats as that kid was even with no weight on the bar. The guy sort of knows what he is talking about but not completely.

[Asilaywhining]

@dagerousdave "The guy sort of knows what he is talking about but not completely." Are you serious? Do you know who Dave Tate is?! He knows EXACTLY what he is talking about. GTFO.

[TheSilverDolfin]

@Asilaywhining This is not a very good squat, the fact that you say that shows youre ignorance

Dangerous Dave is right, there are a lot flaws in this squat

Dave Tate is nothing compared to Rippetoe

[Asilaywhining]

@TheSilverDolfin Dave Tate knows how to squat, period. The kid doesn't have a perfect form but he is a beginner, no one will have it down perfect in a few tries. Just because you don't want to learn the "PL" style of squatting doesn't mean it's bad. I'm so tired of people putting Rippetoe on a pedestal and saying that everyone that is not teaching exactly the same thing as him is teaching a bad squat. Your the ignorant one who only can see Ripppetoes style of squatting as the only correct way.

[LRGHMN]

4 WABDL lifters don't like this Video.....

[moodyman9122]

I would probably kill to be that kid. Hopefully he knows how lucky he is to have that legend teaching him.

[hotsauce3888]

@JPlevell, a flat bench can work but a lot of the time it's not at the correct height. If you're just an inch or two off try taking a 25lb plate and setting it on the bench for added height, if the bench is too high grab some rubber matting and place it in front of the bench to elevate yourself. Another option is using those stackable plyometric steps, just make sure they're strong enough to support you and are facing long ways out for stability

[haxmya]

Surprised about how far out the grip is.

[thegreasyspeedo]

@JPlevell I dont know what Dave or anyone else would have to say, but I do it all the time at my gym, especially front box squats actually.

[frankatwestern]

i was watching without audio,

at 3:08 shit got a lil scandalous...

i make joke!

but seriously, didnt recognize dave w/o the goat, questionable decision...

[jmcb76]

Do one for the deadlift! Thanks!

[DreadfulControversy]

77 likes, 24 thumbs up on a comment, 2 comments?

[412fish0828]

as always great video. please start fixing the sound though!

[matklstrength]

he looks like he's holding the bar against the back of his traps

[wazrasta]

can we see a low bar version. Ive never gripped the bar that far out ever?

[smittydiesel]

Great video Dave.

[pigwings]

Yes lets see a "So You Think You Can Deadlift" series!!

[defy704]

FEAR THE BEARD! BRING IT BACK!

[salmon443]

Are you ever gonna make a So You Think You Can Deadlift series?

[rodja49]

@salmon443

They have all of the footage shot, but they haven't edited it yet.

[antzzz111]

@salmon443 this needs to happen!!!

[ako541]

dave is looking lean !!! 

[Chesterdacat]

Dave....you look 18 with out the goatee....thank for the vid!

[goatkiller68]

i dont believe it. it must be an imposter. haha. great vid man

[DJUFit]

Great information. Thanks!

[customxspunjah]

More of these please

[BulldogsRule12]

Wow squatting like this looks like an injury just waiting to happen.

[superstarralph]

The best video I've seen on teaching someone on how to "Box Squat." Way to go Elitefts.

[1munford]

nice



[Kodetze]

Hm dunno how much of Daves new videos I can handle. He like, "shines", too much.

[2massal]

great video

[drfitnessnow]

Mr. Clean sure knows what he's talking about!!...seriously...good vid Dave...I always listen when you speak...

[MrTherickz]

i thought the "hip drive" is one of the most important thing with the squat?

[taryujiai]

I really appreciate the videos oriented around coaching and detailed performance of the lifts. Thank you.

[Ireallyloveme123]

perfect video, simply perfect for teaching guys & gals how to use the box squats!

greetings from germany! stay strong!

[Ireallyloveme123]

without it he looks very.. young.. simply young.

[Frace91]

Dave looks a lot younger now imo

I reall yhave to try breathing with the belly, I've always used the chest for everything and felt the lack of stability in my core when squatting

[Lem0n12]

awesome thanks

[OHWolves1694]

What's wrong with Dave's face? 

[WonkyStool]

I find when I am squating 70-80% of my 1RM that my ass pivots and turns under my back slightly. What can I do to stop this? I'm guessing its either my abs or lower back that are weak.. or maybe both.

[serbakovmarci]

Thank you very much, Dave, greetings from Europe!