How To Squat - Proper Form

How To Squat

Feet approximately shoulder width apart, chest up, looking straight, lower weight at hips and knees, drive heels through the ground, squeeze glutes through the top of the motion

For those wondering I have a video doing 245lbs, not perfect, but still think it's good without hurting myself http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=311nTM6qEfY&feature=related

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[Ravebeast]

Would be nice to see a shot from the side. good SQ. if you can do a SQ like this equal of higher then 1.5 times your own body weight you desire props :)

[napafitpro]

@Ravebeast I have a video of squatting 245lbs. I weighed about 145lbs in that video. check the info. Not best form, but I'd say it got the job done

[JordanSpecops123]

You guys are all retards.

1. He is doing a Highbar Olympic squat. Ripptoe teaches a low bar powerlifting squat. Learn the fucking difference.

2 He can't squat in the racks because it is too deep. And anyone who says that he will hurt himself should watch Olympic lifters squat. If they cant do it they just dump the bar

3. His form is fine. He is going the depth and he keeps his back straight and knees out

Unlike all you losers who cant get their ass of the computer chair.

[JordanSpecops123]

How will anyone hurt themselves with this form. Its fine. If anything they will hurt themselves with ripptoes gay powerlifting squats because they aren't taught properly

[MrCranberry777]

@Brownzz07 the high bar squat is best for building the teardrops.ALEXEEV,SERGE REDDING,TOMMY KONO ETC,have incredible lower thigh development.may i suggest the book-OLYMPIC WEIGHTLIFTING by GREG EVERETT.an outstandind book with extensive detail on the different squatting techniques. i wish you good luck.contact me if i can be of anymore help.

[Strengthnerd5]

@Strengthnerd5 im srry if ur onyl strting out with squats strt with power squats

[Strengthnerd5]

@Brownzz07 the olympic high bar squat has a greater exertion of torque on the knee and bends more during the movement where the power version is about shifting the hips back. the best analogy sitting down vs sitting back the strongman squat is a power squat with lower depth and funkier equipment. either squat works well for adding lower body mass rele its just a matter of personal preference if ur only strting out with power squats

[Brownzz07]

Just after some advice if anyone can help, I have a new aim to build up my legs because they are underdeveloped with comparision to my upper body and calves which are both pretty decent, What is the difference between a Highbar Olympic Squat, a Lowbar Powerlifting Squat and a Strongman Squat and which is best for building up the lower quad around the knee, I'm assuming the Highbar Olympic? Which im also assuming is the more standard version...?

[MrCranberry777]

ive been combining olympic lifting and strongman and powerlifting,as well as bodybuilding for over 27 years.a power rack is the safest piece of equipment you can possibly have.YOU set the pin height.its called slow cooking in the rack.squat to pin position 6,3 months later you squat to position 7,etc.your depth is good,form is good.i can improve after 27 years,so can you.keep going.your doing great by standards.

[bunkman64]

@grumpyguts1967 Yes, basic rule of thumb...Heavy weight + Low reps = Mass. light weight + High Reps = Definition. A lot of guys i know combine the two. They do what is called a "burnout". They lift heavy and then go light to build up the "peak" (for instance on the biceps. i am just getting back into it after a 2 year layoff (hernia surgery). The use of a good protein powder most certainly helps. I use "Monster Milk"...Stuff works great. Try wrapping your knees as well. Myt Help.

[grumpyguts1967]

@bunkman64 thanks for the advice but i dont use a gym i use free weights at home , i dont have the time or the money for expensive gyms..when u say rip up more than gain, u mean more definition? cheers

[bunkman64]

@grumpyguts1967 If you decrease the weight and increase the reps you will rip up more than gain mass. Try the machines (leg press, ect) so you can have a safety net. I do.

[mrdimebreezy100]

im having trouble placing my bar on my shoulders/back any tips?

[MrLon2011]

@grumpyguts1967 To be honest, no