Did you know this about squats?

[@WiredLain_]

i need a few more examples bro

[@bhishmapitamah287]

Yeah you know models with varying femur length just for better understanding

[@Blurpoopee]

I think with different body variations a couple more demos will benefit us viewers

[@romecorona]

Lol

[@d1relock.0]

homie, you are down bad

[@horsied]

and better angle

[@MichaelJEngelmann]

“Squat down for me” is something I will never say 😢😭😭😭

[@deraffenfan1083]

Your time will come, king!

[@DG-EditsYT]

Oh I said that a lot 💥

[@bhopirl4552]

Just say it in the mirror

[@MichaelJEngelmann]

@@bhopirl4552 that’s not what I mean

[@OhgodImtoosexy]

I usually say "kneel down".

[@marriottperformance]

These 45 minute videos are very helpful

[@vincere9425]

Very informative video. Unfortunately I didn’t hear shit.

[@jcnot9712]

Irieeee 😂😂😂

[@vtgvideos955]

If you know you know and I feel like most guys know 😅😂

[@theworldlywarrior]

Know shes got a flat booty? Ok​@@vtgvideos955

[@d1relock.0]

😆

[@curious_g189]

*static noise*... Hamstring.. *static noise*... Rectus femoris...

[@phalcata572]

Honestly man, you’re one of my favorite lifting “influencers.” There is serious anatomical and physiological knowledge behind your content that I greatly appreciate. Shows that your advice is reliable and science-based. Keeps you a cut above the rest.

[@coacheugeneteo]

I really appreciate that mate 🤝

[@ericmalitz]

Like having someone squat half way and claiming that some parts of your body “not experiencing meaningful forces” is an “issue” with squats?

[@extinctcomp3908]

@@franklavilla3385Jesus Christ, all he is saying is that squat don’t target the Rectus femoris and hamstrings much. Meaning you have to dedicate separate exercises for them in order to stimulate them how they should be.

[@extinctcomp3908]

@@ericmalitz Jesus Christ, all he is saying is that squat don’t target the Rectus femoris and hamstrings much. Meaning you have to dedicate separate exercises for them in order to stimulate them how they should be.

[@Crucial54321]

​@@extinctcomp3908not everyone can think critically like this

[@ScottJohnson-cf8fk]

In other words, for muscle building on leg day, hit the hamstrings with another exercise & hit the leg extension machine for the rectus femoris

[@coacheugeneteo]

Exactly right. Check the related video that's linked for the full workout where I break it all down if you're interested! 🫡

[@319jmp]

Sissy squats is going to be even more effective for rectus femoris

[@THEFuentes97]

@@319jmpor a reverse Nordic if you’re psychotic 😂

[@319jmp]

@@THEFuentes97 disagree. I feel reverse nordic is a regression. Try this, using trx or other suspension trainer, put your feet way out in front of you leaning diagonally backwards. Now perform a deep Sissy Squat holding the stretched position for 2 seconds before returning to start position. Learned this one from Meadows.

[@319jmp]

@@THEFuentes97 Im confused why you mentioned Hack Squat in your response? I never mentioned a Hack Squat

[@jscottfischer]

My man nothing goes floppy when Bianca squats down I'm sorry bro

[@snoopbell1]

😅😅💯

[@NathanielMcKinney-o2h]

Facts lmao

[@edwardsanchez2325]

Depends on where she lands 😂

[@louisebotos7321]

😂😂😂

[@aquinas7855]

ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[@grahamanderson7717]

I watched 5 times to make sure I understood

[@imajoey6594]

I watched 5 times bc I got distracted

[@beckettgideon7345]

Lol

[@Mickhead27]

Yea there is actually someone talking , explaining something, dont know what though

[@msm9430]

I couldn’t make it to 5

[@shashanks1915]

While I lost the count of how many times I watched the explanation..

[@mostefyousef6754]

Good explanation Thank you bianca

[@gankt]

Tell me more about Bianca...

[@BreachSheff]

She has a weightlifting belt that says Bianca on it

[@Heuristicatt]

@@BreachSheffgood eye lol

[@robertzvarik2752]

Suddenly, i became hungry

[@lukemothug3744]

"GYATT!"

[@cokedupcat]

Yeah like what does her 🐱 smell like

[@mlgwolftrix4708]

Bianca’s kinda caked up 🗣️🙏💯

[@melissamoonchild9216]

pancaked

[@imajoey6594]

@@melissamoonchild9216no way you think she’s flat lmao

[@Americastealsoil-e7k]

​@@imajoey6594fr she thicc

[@AndrewB383]

​@melissamoonchild9216 would have those flapjacks for breakfast (lunch and dinner too) every day 🤣

[@Yung.Ert.]

It’s a nice butt, fit. But let’s not act like it’s huge or anything.

[@Jnurcs]

I don’t think these are ‘issues’ with the squat. Different movements hit different muscles, if you programme well you’ll be sweet. They still hit the other 3 quad muscles and there’s not a single movement that does meaningful work for all the quads and hamstrings. Programme them properly with for example leg extensions to hit recfem and RDLs (or whatever you like) for hammies and you’re flying. Good info though!

[@coolpool2335]

I agree, it’s like saying the problem with tricep push downs is less bicep engagement

[@Ragnarok1881]

You and Jeff have been my go to for detailed explanations of work outs.

[@zeeshegross9710]

Saying you’re not gonna grow your quads from squats is wild. There are 4 heads of the quads and 3 of them are lengthened in the bottom position. It’s maybe possible to say that the other head (the rectus femoris) won’t be lengthened in the bottom position and therefore won’t grow as much, but studies don’t show that muscle growth can only happen when training in the lengthened position. They merely show that muscle growth may occur at higher rates when training in the lengthened position. If you wanna supplement rectus femoris growth then leg extensions are definitely a great option, but to say that squats don’t lead to significant quad growth is insane.

[@user26344]

I believe he was referring specifically to the rectus femoris and hamstrings, which I agree with eugene on because I didn't do specific quad and hamstring work for a while, only barbell squats, and those muscles were small on me. Doing only barbell squats gave me a weird rectangular blocky shape to my quad instead of a nice tapered look from top to bottom and my hamstrings were never big. I think this short in general is just to state barbell squats won't maximize your quad aesthetic if that's what you're after.

[@zeeshegross9710]

I totally hear what you’re saying. I for sure agree that the squat is not the best for rectus femoris and hamstring growth. I do think that it’s a little dangerous to say that it’s an issue with the squat though. That’s kinda like saying that bench press is problematic cuz it doesn’t hit lats. The squat is not meant to be a hamstring grower. It’s meant for the quads and arguably the glutes. To take squats or other leg press movements out of a leg day routine would in my opinion be a pretty big mistake, as they are amazing quad growers (even if you may need leg extensions to supplement rectus femoris growth). I don’t think Eugene is arguing to remove squats from your routine, I just think the short format of the video may mislead users to thinking that squats aren’t good.

[@user26344]

@@zeeshegross9710 yeah I agree the short format takes the information too much out of context. i havent seen the vid but i imagine the intended audience is people trying to hyper-optimize their training based on how nitpicky he was on the squat. everyone definitely should barbell squat for quad growth, i dare say regardless of training experience. about the hammies, ive heard people say squats target the hammies so i presume that's what he was addressing in the short.

[@nimnogaparus]

At no point, not a single point, did he say squats won't grow your quads.

[@sandyvandy6483]

Please reference the time stamps where he said squats don’t grow quads and to remove them from leg day. Thanks so much!

[@simaborah1863]

Men Of Culture,we meet again!

[@some_wookie2276]

such a loser dude

[@lukemothug3744]

"GYATT!"

[@some_wookie2276]

@@lukemothug3744 loser

[@sup3414]

Get off the hub and Touch grass

[@simaborah1863]

@@sup3414 Said by a discord mod:

[@MrUnboxerVideos]

Yeah i absolutely clicked this for educational purposes 🙂‍↕️

[@randolphsmith7552]

Learn something new. Good stuff!

[@coacheugeneteo]

🤝

[@rzznakhvonvoraath4566]

I see you're taking the squat university approach 😅

[@shounenplug95]

He can't keep getting away with it

[@kylemckenzie6999]

Is there an issue with squat uni? Or and Functional P? I feel like I'm missing something

[@shounenplug95]

@@kylemckenzie6999 he uses videos like girls doing squats and hinges to grab your attention

[@John_Smith455]

For anyone wondering, he's talking about differences in training the long head and the short head of the bicep

[@V1489Cygni]

HE'S SPEAKING?!

[@kiltedsasquatch3693]

Several issues with Back Squats are 1) most people don't get down far enough. You need that Full Range of Motion. 2) many have bad form, which can result in back issues 3) Lack of intensity. Most folks do their 2-3 sets of 10 reps with their weight and don't push it with increased weight or intensity. To reaolve these, what ive done is to go Ole School, that is use the Jefferson Squat as my primary exercise. Warmup to leg extensions & hamstrings curls then start your Jeffersons. The Jefferson Squat get the weight off your spine and works the entire leg, from the quads, hams, glutes, hips, and even the core. These are a unilateral exercise so two sets is one full set. I've seen many folks say they've been sore for 3 days after a few sets of Jeffersons. Mix it up and try some Jeffersons once a week.

[@miltonvonahnen6225]

A lot of people don't know what your talking about but Jefferson lifts are amazing just having 95lbs. Can wear me out but you have to do both sides!

[@kkuznetsov2424]

Resting in the bottom position is super important too

[@AmandaDoyle]

I’m going to need this lesson daily from slightly different angles 😅

[@Charles-pf7zy]

Squat + deadlift + a few isolation movements for whatever your body is lagging, that’s how it’s always been, and it will never change. Squat and deadlift variations are fine too. But the core movement pattern is the bread and butter of legs

[@abhedpatil7822]

One word to define u.....genius....

[@mohlodingmabapa5941]

Tom Platz better not see this

[@nitish2049]

Nah, he is actually a big fan of leg extensions. His leg day does not consist of just squats lol.

[@danielgmerek933]

Tom Platz use steroids so?.

[@mohlodingmabapa5941]

@@danielgmerek933 so?

[@Thereallocalanarchist]

@@danielgmerek933still trained like an animal

[@parsiabolouki7685]

I did your 30 minute leg workout today. Thank you!

[@coacheugeneteo]

Nice!!

[@vovkabondarev7416]

Thank you Bianca

[@vdominati]

Legends focus on target 😂

[@pizzlerot2730]

Great use of the elastic band to show the biomechanics of different muscles. Understanding those biomechanics is critical for true understanding, and as a result, innovation. We need more influencers who focus on the science and ignore the social media BS - PLEASE don't get sucked into the latter...

[@candyland4517]

So how do you target those muscles that are shortened??? I’m waiting.

[@coacheugeneteo]

Watch the full video that's linked. This is an excerpt from that

[@adamborg9275]

You complement your program with hip hinging movements (RDLs, SLDLs, good mornings, back extensions) and knee flexions (leg curls, glute-ham raises).

[@tyronetotough2861]

Okay, so how do we work the rectus femoris?

[@higoroliveira1546]

Leg extensions

[@Heizzer47]

@@higoroliveira1546Nope, sissy squats

[@adamborg9275]

Reverse Nordics and Sissy Squats are also great exercices that target the RF other than leg extensions

[@thalloutboy]

Any movement with full knee extension but no flexion or extension at the hip. A leg extension performed from a significantly leaned back position is ideal, but sissy squats and reverse Nordic curls are also good options.

[@yilli_9109]

I did know this about squats. Quad extensions and hamstring exercises can help.

[@ce8539]

Jesus

[@Way_2_F1shy]

I’ve never related more to a comment in my life

[@sapperEvO]

Praise God

[@VinyZikss]

Damn right. I havent heard a single word from him

[@melissamoonchild9216]

lol wow; she's so mediocre too. pathetic

[@Qseal-q9s]

Everyone in the comments including me needs him right now

[@lukaskuipers7791]

The hamstrings are still under adequate tension ro grow and strengthen, especially if you adjuwt your technique a bit to hit more posterior chain

[@MajorAALAN]

was he saying something ?

[@AdityaThakur-qu6ss]

What should be the alternative to squatting then?

[@weirdchamp7790]

Bro is asian jeff nippard

[@jaymay7957]

Mmmhm; very interesting. I’ll keep studying this video thoroughly

[@1973youness]

Very Explained, more example good could great 😊

[@allenkeller6075]

Personally, I feel like the main driver when doing squats are the glutes. My guads get some stimulus also, but its mostly glutes for me. Same with deadlift...

[@VeNoMziV]

Thats good, your glutes and core are immeasurably interconnected, this advice is for those who are specifically trying to become body builders who perfect hypertrophy (muscle size), not strength, mobility and natural movement

[@ericmalitz]

It depends on the type of squat. The quads are always A main driver as knee extension is involved.

[@ilja7544]

just because you feel a muscle leas doesnt mean it aint working :D

[@adamborg9275]

Your glutes cannot extend your knee. The quads are doing all the work around the knee, so they will be stimulated alot despite you feeling it or not. Low bar, high bar, front squat - doesn't matter. What matters for the quads in the squat is your ROM, the depth

[@tomharkanson]

Hips Yes

[@Hybrid_Strength]

Just do good mornings and RDLs, and fever hyper to target the glute, hamstring, and back. I only do high bar squatting so it’s primarily a quad dominant movement 🫡

[@Hybrid_Strength]

*reverse hyper extensions

[@adamborg9275]

Studies have actually failed to prove any meanimgful differences in quad gains between high bar and low bar squatting. Makes sense biomechanically since the quads are the only muscles who can extend the knee and that work needs to be done regardless of the bar placement

[@Jude107c]

Stay focused Brothers!

[@scott3888]

Eugene, I just love your content. So many “fitness influencers” out there with just garbage advice. I have put many of your techniques into my routine and they just simply work. Please continue making great content

[@1stcwp]

I'll have to watch a few more times... to make sure I understand

[@jerryoshea3116]

This is a good vid..informative.

[@cellc6191]

"Squad down for me" "It goes kinda floppy" Tell me he didn't plan this

[@strongestnattyever-videos2247]

Lmao good catch

[@__Man_]

Great video make 5 more just like it

[@JoeLeone117]

The day after I squat the part of my hamstrings near the hip is sore, not just the quads and abductors

[@VeNoMziV]

Squats do hit hamstrings the blokes just saying its not "optimal lifting" or something like that

[@lb2kxx]

@@VeNoMziVdid you actually watch the video? The hamstring does not lengthen, it is not being worked

[@ronburg8544]

​@VeNoMziV depends what you mean by "hit". Of course they work a little bit, but it is as an antagonist to the quads. Your glutes are the muscles doing the vast majority of the hip extension. So yeah if you stick an EMG probe in the hams you'll get some signal. But you won't grow your hamstring by squatting.

[@VeNoMziV]

@@JoeLeone117 so you dont get any pump to your hamstrings when you squat?

[@VeNoMziV]

@@lb2kxx so? if a muscle contracts it shortens lol

[@prescottosegie]

Eugene Good info on squats I appreciate it i definitely took notes 📝

[@sonzai5162]

And some people still say that squats hit the hammies. No, they fkn don't

[@user-he4ef9br7z]

They do (depending on your proportions). Just not enough to grow.

[@sonzai5162]

@@user-he4ef9br7z smarter to do hip hinges and knee flexions for hammies instead of relying on squats 🤦‍♂️

[@mac5917]

Well is DOES, That’s a fact. It just doesn’t go though a full rage of motion and is not the main driver and You defo need other excercises. Also depending on your squat technique your can use your hammies more or less

[@peedypxblo]

Elevated squats help.

[@VeNoMziV]

They definitely hit the hamstrings lol, do squats and feel your pump its right there

[@john_r_legit689]

Stay strong my brothers

[@eggsquizitine]

“🐝⚓️”

[@cliftonmorgan8103]

Didn’t get this till I said it out loud 🤣

[@NikomaGrob]

Bee anker? Wtf?​@@cliftonmorgan8103

[@kalizya]

Very good, so what would the anecdote be?

[@strongestnattyever-videos2247]

*Cameraman got nervous to pan over to the right* 😅

[@ProjetoPentaBr]

I can be wrong, but i disagree with the stretch. The thing is, the bands he uses to show it are more or less straight, while the body is bent. Its length is not the length of the quads stretch. To think about this, imagine a retangulus triangle. The band would be the hipotenusa, while the thigh + abs insertion would be the catetus. If you havd 4 and 3 cm as catetus (length of thigh + abs insertion), the band will only have 5 cm instead of 7 cm. Therefore, for me, it's wrong to use bands as a comparison when they are not tied to the body.

[@friedrichnietzsche7805]

Are you gay bro?

[@sirthomas2868]

A very clear example of overthinking on simple things

[@Riza20462]

U dont even lift

[@Riza20462]

Craven

[@Riza20462]

CIown

[@Riza20462]

Nerd

[@Lux_anchieta]

Yag​@@Riza20462

[@HolyMith]

You can recruit more hamstring in a squat by widening your stance. Sumo squats do target hamstrings pretty well. But most of the load will still be taken by the glutes and quads, so I'd always recommend hitting a targeted hamstring exercise after it.

[@Bear-w3j]

It's honestly annoying me seeing all the down bad comments, this is a great video though, thanks I learned something new!

[@tristencrockett]

Wouldn’t this be changed by the WAY you squat? As the knees go further toward/over the toes, the quads will be hit more but if you focus on a shin-vertical squat, wouldn’t the hamstrings be targeted more than this demonstration?

[@EB-mu9ex]

Naw mine doesn’t go down floppy at all after learning from this

[@samuelmidgette9982]

Would Not Squatting As Deep Resolve This Issue While Still Being Beneficial ? If Not ; Do The Current Benefits of Squatting Outweigh the downside ?

[@huyngo7827]

that's on paper, no way anyone squatting big weights has underdeveloped rectus femoris. Hamstrings can be a different story if said person uses a knee-forward dominant squat form, then hinges and curls are necessary to balance out. Squatting with equal bending in the knees and hips ensures they grow their legs significantly with just good ol' barbell squat.

[@VeNoMziV]

@@huyngo7827 facts

[@MichaelWitu]

Can you also demonstrate for keen pain

[@gustavpropovski9932]

Hamstrings only work as a stabilizer muscle. Same with biceps on bench presses

[@soxfan182]

For those who would like to educate themselves more, there are a couple of key principles that he is discussing. biarticular muscles, length and tension curve. If you apply these same principles to the calf muscles, you can understand the difference between knee locked vs knee bent calf raises.

[@TheRedJohnn]

The difference between a standing and seated calf raise, is that in the second the gastrocnemius can't exert force because of active muscle insufficiency, a shortening of the muscle at both joints. Not the same as what is shown in the video Try to educate yourself more

[@soxfan182]

@@TheRedJohnn nowhere along the force length spectrum is a muscles ability to produce zero force. Try to educate yourself more.

[@TheRedJohnn]

@@soxfan182 Thank you for stating the obvious, since the name "insufficiency" is not clear enough. Could you tell me what relation your example has with what is explained in the video? Enligthen me, please

[@soxfan182]

@@TheRedJohnn thank you for stating false information. Once again, there is nowhere along the force length spectrum where a muscle can’t produce force. Sorry your reading comprehension is so low. Try to educate yourself more.

[@TheRedJohnn]

@@soxfan182 Could you tell me the relation of your example to what is explained in this video? Third time asking

[@idrissawane2059]

"Assessment fulfilled "

[@martonmehesi-melis5072]

Out of the hamstrings only the laterally located biceps femois is the only one that does not cross over the hip joint. The semitendinosus, semimembranosus, sartorius and gracilis all get plenty stimulus.

[@coacheugeneteo]

The fact that they DO cross the hip joint is why they don't experience meaningful changes in length or stimulus.

[@martonmehesi-melis5072]

@@coacheugeneteo You literally use them to stabilise and extend the hip when standing up from a squat...

[@user26344]

@@martonmehesi-melis5072 you kinda missing the point of what he is saying in the short

[@adamborg9275]

​@@martonmehesi-melis5072 The amount of force the hamstrings are able to produce in this case is negligable. This is because the muscle length almost doesn't change during the movement. Hip movement during squatting is primarily controlled by the glute max and the adductor magnus muscles

[@yaboyjonez9476]

Very “well rounded” athlete. In whatever she decides to do I stand behind her.

[@kenzyvaz7201]

😂😂😂 this shit

[@melissamoonchild9216]

she's literally so mid please get a life

[@dar540]

Yes however yhe low bar and high bar squat are axially loaded so therefore the amount of mechanical tension placed on these muscles is way superior to mamy other exercise. Squats and the variations are king for leg gains.

[@Bobbillyjrboy]

I didn’t even know bro was in the video 😅

[@MrVIE0406]

When I did 20 reps squat routine few years back, my leg was the biggest ever in my life, not only my leg blew up in size overall but my whole body went bear mode, really amazing. Squats do grow your leg, train it right.

[@themediaisnotyourfriend1124]

Every one wants to reinvent the wheel. Just have a wider stance ... no o need to thank me

[@soots-stayingoutofthespotl5495]

...and end-up working your adductors more?

[@gillesplantin7350]

I don't understand the point you're trying to make. These muscules you're talking are attaching to two joints, which means : 1-less risk to have a tear 2-optimized way to apply strength And that's why they are great for gaining muscle too, like incline curls.

[@leoengel1547]

This channel went from mayestic male hair to glorious female butt. Besides the great scientific exercise explanations of course

[@jamesTWisco]

Seems like doing rack pulls or high handle hex bar deadlifts would be good for hitting both (as accessory movements)

[@legendarycondor]

Men of culture, we meet again

[@BILAL--ey5ot]

Can a person do Squats even after heart bypass surgery????? Please reply

[@zainali-gu3mj]

Nice asian wagon

[@Matt_win]

Can you do more of these videos ? I mean with same camera angle

[@awesome369]

Gyatt

[@hypzate1856]

I was waiting for someone to comment this

[@SupremeDivyanshSingh]

Explain for chest muscles bro

[@yourdoom8773]

I love squats 🤩

[@Warbaman]

Quads of the gods right there!

[@tomharkanson]

What’s the best overall squat to do? My experience says hack squat 🤷🏼‍♂️😊

[@3drees707]

So would you do squats for strength or building muscle or are there better stimulative exercises you can do

[@donovandavid5830]

the insertions are wrong. start from the patella and go until the top of the femur. you attached it at the hip and it becomes loose because it leans forward, normal.

[@ShyamSR2809]

Hi Coach, Can I increase the width of my hand wrist? Coz, I feel it is too thin as if it'd break if I lift heavy!

[@randompuppy789]

The delta gammoid process well illustrated.

[@chuck275]

So if it's not optimal for the rectus femoris nor is it maximum effective for the hamstring. What do squats target the best...glutes?

[@anathans001]

strange that by just watching your explanation now my pelvic muscle is activated

[@adenw.4963]

I would not consider this an issue.Every point makes me go “yea, and?”. Simply because a muscle is not stretch across its two joint crossings doesn’t mean it’s not exerting high force or transmitting high force front its stretched joint crossing.

[@Jacob-us8tf]

I didn’t quite understand, Can you explain it from a different angle?

[@brandong42091]

This is literally true for every exercise dayum

[@pricerowland]

This is a fantastic case for why assistance work matters, even if you're not focused on physique as your primary goal.

[@johnhodgeman3980]

So what would you do for hamstring and rectis formis?

[@litecodes3552]

The million dollar question

[@coacheugeneteo]

Why Romanian Deadlifts aren't enough 👆

[@JJ-zr6fu]

Tell me how you stand up from sitting?

[@LucasNasta]

I don't think this is an "issue" with squats, just the reality of basically any exercise. It can only target certain muscle groups. You don't bench press and expect total upper body development, why would you treat squats that way?

[@draneyx5415]

Currently rehabbing a rectus femoris tear, it’s not going very well… 4 months after the initial injury and still not back to sports. Interesting to see that years of squats probably didn’t help strengthen this part, helpful to see with the bands.

[@freestyleliving4145]

What do you think of squat and barbell hip thrust if you don't wanna risk dead lifting pluss heel raise

[@boym8123]

So howd i actually target rectus femoris = layed down leg extentions???

[@maqeelafzal]

Maybe the Quads going flacid when "below Parallel" in the squat . Maybe in powerlifting terms, the definition is true that " getting into and out of the hole" is the hardest in the Squat