Can You Make Your Squat Quad Dominant? Here's all you need to know

Let's cover the principles of what defines a quad dominant squat. What makes it hard for some people to use squats for quads, and how you can manipulate your squat as well. We will also break down Mike Israetel's weightlifting style Squat Video (with his permission) and discuss how it does/doesn't fit the N1's principles of a quad dominant squat.
This video was filmed in part to support my discussion with Mike on the Revive Stronger Podcast. You can find Part 1 of the 2 Part series here.
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It got a bit off topic debating pre/post exhaust, so I wanted to make this video that is loaded with application and hopefully makes more sense of some of the nuances discussed on the podcast.
The Squat Wedges seen here are the PRIME Fitness Solo Wedges Designed by Coach Kassem . You can purchase them at
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[@MrPranavmurari]

Thanks Kassem and N1 team. This is very helpful.

[@N1education]

You're welcome. Glad it was helpful. More to come.

[@MeleDrummer]

This is awesome, thanks a lot

[@blueberrydays5569]

So good thanks!

[@N1education]

Glad you like it!

[@samozeleznaterapia3643]

What an awesome video full of deep knowledge of biomechanics. I have always felt that Mike has some deficiencies when it comes to biomechanics. His whole prescription of exercises for max. hypertrophy is just not right (with the goal in mind ofc). Also his recommendation to rotate exercises is flaved since there is no real need if you use right exercises in the first place. Would you mind elaborating on what you said in the beggining about relaxing at the bottom of squat causes some kind of knee stress? I have found that pausing decreases joint stress a lot.

[@MeleDrummer]

I think he meant that "bouncing" at the bottom of the squat can increase tension in other structures (ligaments, tendon) and thus be a bit more "joint unfriendly". Cheers!

[@nicolasklug2311]

Just subscribed to your channel Kasseem and really insightful. Your knowledge on biomechanics are beyond impressive. I obviously discovered you on Steve's (revive stronger) podcast when u chatted with Mike. I'm currently with a home gym setup with just a barbell and plates and am a 5'8 lanky long limb lifter (humerus + femurs). I have always squatted with ''hip dominance'' and am trying to use more quads while starting squat breaking at knees vs at hips to allow more knee flexion and thus more forward knee travel. To ''maximize'' quad stimulation I always try to squat ATG for maximum ROM but I do get some lumbar rounding/butt wink and always end up having a lower back pump rather than quads. This is especially worsened when I do higher reps (5+ reps). I'm basically trying to make my squats ''less shitty'' let me know what would you advise thx !

[@vulturesiii6450]

Thoughts on pendulum squat for hitting quads?

[@johnmcdonald1878]

Thoughts on belt squat for quadriceps?

[@N1education]

how good comes down to technique. The way the belt places load can make it tough to coordinate. Not going to beat a hack squat.

[@caza728]

What about barbell hack squat for someone with only free weights (home gym) and long femurs?

[@N1education]

We would probably opt for single leg exercises as a better option in most cases.

[@caza728]

@@N1education Would the single leg exercises be preferable to front squats or elevated heel front squats? Would you happen to know of any affordable/durable combo hack squat/ leg press machines that can hold a sufficient amount of weight for a home gym?

[@JohnProph]

12:30 I take it you dont think too much of Kelly Starrett's squat style? (feet straight, knees out)

[@N1education]

JohnProph don’t follow him, but that doesn’t sound like an optimal squat setup