How to GO LOW (Squat Deeper Instantly)
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Date: 2022-04-22
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truevtx1800rider
Jeff, thank you so much for this video. I'm just now getting back Into lifting after a pitiful 10 year hiatus. I'm lucky enough to have never had issue squatting to parallel and never having any knee pain even at 6'4-, and still don't now in my mid 30's. But I've been working with my son, getting him ready to start doing some lifting. I think he needs another year before he starts, but I'm getting him comfortable in the gym and use to the movements using extremely light weights and empty bars. He has a lot of trouble squatting, with even just his body weight. I kept showing him what he should look like, and he just couldn't keep his heels down. Every time he tried, he would just lose his balance, and he complained about it hurting his knees. I know what we will be working on next leg day!
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Jeff, thank you so much for this video. I'm just now getting back Into lifting after a pitiful 10 year hiatus. I'm lucky enough to have never had issue squatting to parallel and never having any knee pain even at 6'4-, and still don't now in my mid 30's. But I've been working with my son, getting him ready to start doing some lifting. I think he needs another year before he starts, but I'm getting him comfortable in the gym and use to the movements using extremely light weights and empty bars. He has a lot of trouble squatting, with even just his body weight. I kept showing him what he should look like, and he just couldn't keep his heels down. Every time he tried, he would just lose his balance, and he complained about it hurting his knees. I know what we will be working on next leg day!
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Dale
You said you couldn't bring a heel raise block on to the field with you, so why rely on it in the gym. Do we squat to be strong in the bottom squat position on the field or is it simply a strength training exercise? When I watch a sporting event I see lunges all over the place, but hardly any squats. The closest thing I see is the -ready- position with legs bent maybe 30 degrees or so. How much lower do you have to go on your squats to optimize strength in that range? Not all the way down below parallel I wouldn't think, or even to parallel. On the other hand, if your using the squat purely as a strength training exercise, what's the difference if you put a block under your heels? Is it ok to wear Olympic weightlifing shoes (3/4- lift?
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You said you couldn't bring a heel raise block on to the field with you, so why rely on it in the gym. Do we squat to be strong in the bottom squat position on the field or is it simply a strength training exercise? When I watch a sporting event I see lunges all over the place, but hardly any squats. The closest thing I see is the -ready- position with legs bent maybe 30 degrees or so. How much lower do you have to go on your squats to optimize strength in that range? Not all the way down below parallel I wouldn't think, or even to parallel. On the other hand, if your using the squat purely as a strength training exercise, what's the difference if you put a block under your heels? Is it ok to wear Olympic weightlifing shoes (3/4- lift?
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John
Jeff, I would have to disagree with this implied concept of 'deeper is better'. For example, squatting itself is for varying reasons and outcomes. Just below parallel is adequate for leg muscle building. Anything lower is primarily the rebound of the joints and hammies which takes the tension off of the muscles that we may be hoping to focus on and work. Let's not even mention the 'butt wink'. Keep the structure stable and the muscles will work optimally is my motto! I have to laugh at folks who say that ass to grass is 'functional'. Like where the hell in nature do you load the hell out of your shoulders and go up and down? When defacating whilst giving a shoulder ride to a rhinocerous? Nowhere
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Jeff, I would have to disagree with this implied concept of 'deeper is better'. For example, squatting itself is for varying reasons and outcomes. Just below parallel is adequate for leg muscle building. Anything lower is primarily the rebound of the joints and hammies which takes the tension off of the muscles that we may be hoping to focus on and work. Let's not even mention the 'butt wink'. Keep the structure stable and the muscles will work optimally is my motto! I have to laugh at folks who say that ass to grass is 'functional'. Like where the hell in nature do you load the hell out of your shoulders and go up and down? When defacating whilst giving a shoulder ride to a rhinocerous? Nowhere
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Silas
I used to walk on the front balls of my feet when I was a kid and that really harmed my ankle mobility, overtime though through stretches I've now got enough mobility to do a full squat. For running and better balance I'm still working on it, but I flat out couldn't do a proper squat before stretching my ankles routinely for a long time. This would also be a excellent way and it gives you practice for squatting with proper form.
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I used to walk on the front balls of my feet when I was a kid and that really harmed my ankle mobility, overtime though through stretches I've now got enough mobility to do a full squat. For running and better balance I'm still working on it, but I flat out couldn't do a proper squat before stretching my ankles routinely for a long time. This would also be a excellent way and it gives you practice for squatting with proper form.
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Anna
Thank you so much for the inspiration and tips - My calves are so tense, I guess from dancing 10+ years in high heels, a lot of weekly training and tournaments.
The exercise helps and I have tried streching in other ways for so long - but on my own (with my bodyweight) I can't get it to work very well.
But I already feel the progress from using the exercise you performed, it's wonderful: !
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Thank you so much for the inspiration and tips - My calves are so tense, I guess from dancing 10+ years in high heels, a lot of weekly training and tournaments.
The exercise helps and I have tried streching in other ways for so long - but on my own (with my bodyweight) I can't get it to work very well.
But I already feel the progress from using the exercise you performed, it's wonderful: !
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simon
Mr Jeff, I've been training for about a year now. I'm not in sports i just wanted to look good and feel good so I started lifting in my basement. I would really find it useful if you could make videos about how to warm up. what warm ups do you use? what shouldn't i do when warming up? my warm ups are really just humping jacks so any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Mr Jeff, I've been training for about a year now. I'm not in sports i just wanted to look good and feel good so I started lifting in my basement. I would really find it useful if you could make videos about how to warm up. what warm ups do you use? what shouldn't i do when warming up? my warm ups are really just humping jacks so any help would be greatly appreciated.
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mtind2000
Hey Jeff, I know I-m digging up an old one, but still great info! My ankle is nearly fused from an injury, my talus bone was shattered, so needless to say, my upward mobility in that foot is nonexistent. I understand why you don-t for most, but Would you suggest for me, trying to use the weight plate under my heal in this case only? Thanks for your help
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Hey Jeff, I know I-m digging up an old one, but still great info! My ankle is nearly fused from an injury, my talus bone was shattered, so needless to say, my upward mobility in that foot is nonexistent. I understand why you don-t for most, but Would you suggest for me, trying to use the weight plate under my heal in this case only? Thanks for your help
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PixelDee
I have a question, but first some background. I snowboard, and I can't do my 'heel' side very well, when I dorsiflex, I dorsiflex to a 'normal' looking 90 degrees. How can I improve that? Will these help? Like you explained in the video with the heels popping up, I can't squat so my knees are 90, I'll literally roll backward.
help?
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I have a question, but first some background. I snowboard, and I can't do my 'heel' side very well, when I dorsiflex, I dorsiflex to a 'normal' looking 90 degrees. How can I improve that? Will these help? Like you explained in the video with the heels popping up, I can't squat so my knees are 90, I'll literally roll backward.
help?
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brenmangood
What are your thoughts on squat shoes or Olympic Weightlifting Shoes? Like the Nike Romalaoes and Adidas Adipower? Aren't they just shoes that do the same thing as having a plate under your heels?
Also, I would suggest using two plates so that you can do the pre-squat mobility exercises with your normal leg width and angle.
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What are your thoughts on squat shoes or Olympic Weightlifting Shoes? Like the Nike Romalaoes and Adidas Adipower? Aren't they just shoes that do the same thing as having a plate under your heels?
Also, I would suggest using two plates so that you can do the pre-squat mobility exercises with your normal leg width and angle.
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andrewpoppy
hey Jeff
When it comes to squating and going deeper. I did my lateral ligament in my knee 5 years ago, and its never been the same and i get pains in my knee if i go down too deep is there anything that i may be doing wrong or something that i may be able to do to correct it and not get this pain?
Thanks
Andrew
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hey Jeff
When it comes to squating and going deeper. I did my lateral ligament in my knee 5 years ago, and its never been the same and i get pains in my knee if i go down too deep is there anything that i may be doing wrong or something that i may be able to do to correct it and not get this pain?
Thanks
Andrew
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