Everything You Need to Know for Perfect Squat Technique & Leg Day in 10 Minutes

[@DMM9619]

This is a prime example of a well thought out and explained coaching practice. Top quality and applicable to a large number of people in 10 minutes. Fire content 🔥👌🏻

[@jimmycarter9286]

Completely agree!

[@axxenm]

This video is brilliant. Really goes to show how Coach Eugene understands biomechanics of the body and lifting. It further goes to demonstrate how much effort Coach Eugene puts into his his physical training for his clients and for the betterment of the fitness community

[@coacheugeneteo]

Thank you! 🙏

[@kalplays9922]

I can’t tell you how reassuring this is. I’ve gone years feeling discouraged from doing squats because in my gym classes in high school I couldn’t go low enough and felt like I was deformed or something and I just gave up.

[@coacheugeneteo]

Glad to hear it!

[@vanyel_etc8695]

Just chop your bones up bro ez pz

[@TheLazyPinecone]

The SQUAT is a MOVEMENT FIRST, exercise last

[@Laura-dc1op]

Same.

[@64Runal]

I am 6' 4" and 25 years old. I have been lifting off and on for 8 years and up until the last year was never able to squat weight as my knees hurt so bad. That pain went away this last year (unknown why) and I have been building my squat strength. This video was an amazing watch and really appreciate the information you provide. I learned a lot

[@plumpporcupine34]

I’m only 6’1 but squatting has always been difficult for me to reach good depth without hurting my lower back. I tried squatting with a much wider stand and could get my ass to the ground but at the cost of tweaking my groin. This video was amazingly helpful, I thought I had a hip mobility issue but I believe it is just my long femurs

[@kevinfernandes1882]

you do a wide stance similar to a sumo stance and you squat. If your lower back is hurting its too much weight all at once. start light and then get heavier as you go.

[@noahnoland]

Wish everyone could watch this before judging squat "form" by a single standard. So good, well done Eugene.

[@reneguillen7656]

This is by far the most in depth explanation and breakdown of the correlation between a compound movement and body type! Thank you. Put so much into perspective!

[@coacheugeneteo]

Thank you! 🙏

[@Anure99]

Finally a professional adressing this issue and the myth that everybody should be able to squat ass to grass with a narrow stance, and that it's only a matter of ankle mobility. Thx!

[@coacheugeneteo]

Thank you! 🙏

[@mep88888888]

THIS is how you explain the mechanics of the squat! I'm the tall guy in the example and now finally understand why squats have always been awkward for me, despite my generally good mobility.

[@coacheugeneteo]

Thank you! 🙏

[@mantyomena]

Eugene, you rock. I've watched a bunch of your videos lately and this was did my head in. Absolutely the best videos on youtube about lifting. Thank you for restoring my faith, I've grown so sick of all the gimmicks and tricks these so called trainers put in their videos and NOT telling people that there is no easy or fast way to get yourself in shape. Words like "fastest", "best" or "easiest" should be banned from thumbnails. Love your stuff, dude.

[@coacheugeneteo]

Yes!!

[@TheFishFTW]

You might be the most knowledgeable trainer Ive ever seen, with the best hair aswell!

[@coacheugeneteo]

Thank you! 🙏

[@oscar61200]

Was literally explaining this to a friend the other day! We need more vids like these for the other main lifts! Awesome video Coach!

[@coacheugeneteo]

Thank you! 🙏

[@Quo-BD]

+1, really curious about what changes depending on bodytypes in the deadlift especially as people (even eugene himself in one of his latest videos about the dl) keep saying your shoulder should be over (or slightly in front of) the bar at the starting position. I mean it can't be that easy, this has to vary a lot from person to person esp. considering how crazy squatform differs for different people. Why should that be different when it comes to the deadlift?

[@ciegosanchez5289]

This was a real Masterclass on the explanation of the squat! Loved that you used a tall person for this as their body structure really show the mechanics of a squat and the challenges of it

[@coacheugeneteo]

Thank you! 🙏

[@lucs.9620]

Wow, that is exactly the Squat Explanation Video I have searched for month!

[@johnnyfox8934]

This is the best explanation I’ve ever seen. I’ve been struggling with this for 25 years.

[@Chipmunkmasterboi]

Eugene. You killed it! I’d been scratching my head on why I keep wanting to fall backwards. I’d been to physio and they showed my the classic knee to wall and pointed at my not so great ankle mobility. But never did they point out my anatomical disadvantage, having a long femur. It makes so much sense from a physics standpoint. Thanks for this!

[@jolysablankenship7822]

I can’t thank you enough for this video. I’m a 6ft tall all leg girl who can leg press 1000 but can’t squat to save my life! I’ve always thought it was flexibility and have been spending soooo much time on it for not much progress. Every issue this man had is my problem! Thank you soooo much!

[@lousmeets4797]

Coaching efficiency at its finest, this is awesome Eugene.

[@coacheugeneteo]

Thank you! 🙏

[@brandonhu2790]

One of the better coaching videos with some humour! Brilliant. I am subscribed!!

[@coacheugeneteo]

Thank you! 🙏

[@chloegunn3590]

This has saved my back - I have been forcing myself to try and its just been murdering my back. I feel like you let me stop stigmatising weight and assisted machines - thank you!

[@coacheugeneteo]

Glad to hear it!

[@jezza7367]

Finding this video completely changed how I look at my mobility. I’m tall and also have long femurs. I also found out, through a work related injury, that I have Cam lesions in the neck of my femur. (Extra bone, slightly reduces mobility). Reassessing what I need for my body style with this video has made me SO motivated to tackle my body building with more precision and confidence! Thank you so much!

[@kacperkozak7215]

That's the perfect description of my problem with squating. My solution is using leg press and split squats instead, really good video.

[@coacheugeneteo]

Nice!

[@Sps27]

Oh my god, this video was very helpful. As a tall guy, I've always struggled with barbell squats. This just game me a reassurance that my legs are just too long to do it in a traditional way.

[@AnabolicFarmer]

Thank you very much for this video. I've been training for 20 years and still very few seems to understand femur length and squat mechanics. Sadly I found your channel 2022 but you are my sensei now. 6'5 checking out.

[@ijmwpiano]

This kind of clear explanation will help a lot of people!

[@LeviMendes86]

This is for me without a doubt the most suited squat video I have ever seen. I finally understand why my mouvement is so limited.

[@user-ii2rf8cs8j]

This channel is so underrated

[@coacheugeneteo]

Thank you! 🙏

[@DrunkenDarwin]

I learned these principles through doing taichi and i brought it to my weightlifting. It's awesome to see this from another perspective.

[@threnoidia]

These squat videos have been super helpful and insightful! A lot of people online are talking about "full depth" and ankle mobility lately, but I found it was just pushing me further from a safe and effective squat and now I can better understand why.

[@coacheugeneteo]

Yes!!

[@16Radioactiveman]

Awesome information about bio mechanics Eugene, no unnecessary explanations around just straight to the point. Great stuff!

[@coacheugeneteo]

Thank you! 🙏

[@stevena8719]

Great video! I’m interested in what the actual ratios of femur length to total height would look like when we go to make decisions about our squat stance?

[@gabrieljimijones]

Such a fantastic vid, brilliant illustration and a perfect rebuttal to those "just fix your ankle mobility" bro's.

[@ashneal3104]

Thank you so much for this video. I've been struggling with the squat and basically have the same proportions as the tall gentleman. I've been bombing my hips and ankles with mobility exercises with no result. But now i can see that my femurs are actually the issue and heel elevation is probably the way to go.

[@coacheugeneteo]

Glad it helped!

[@DTeklu]

THIS IS FREE! 100/10 content! Love the content

[@coacheugeneteo]

Thank you! 🙏

[@pedrodacosta2638]

this video explained the issue i was having so well, for years i thought it was my ankle mobility but i could always do that movement as long as i was holding onto something. I have always elevated my heels but hated the fact that i cant just walk up to a squat rack and do my lift. Im 5"9 so im not the tallest but my long femur and short torso is why i cant get that natural depth. I started using machines like the hack squat instead of barbell squats and have already seen improvements. Thankyou!!

[@joshrapley6301]

FINALLY! This video directly addresses the problem I have been having for so long and have been unable to work out what is going on! I have long femurs! Tried all the mobility stuff for hips and ankles...doesn't help to make a big enough difference. THANK YOU so much Eugene for your knowledge, entertaining wit and sharing this gem of a video! Now I can finally crack on with squats! Wishing you all the best.

[@BigBoiTurboslav]

This is amazing. Wish I had this video a couple of years ago when I couldn't even get to parallel without toppling over! This will help a lot of people.

[@coacheugeneteo]

I hope so!

[@joelgard4561]

I've started hitting the gym recently (like about three months or so) and, like most people, I've been doing the sort of 'big four' as I like to call them as my 'main exercises' for each session (bench, squat, deadlift and overhead press). However, I've never really felt anything in my quads/hamstrings with squat and deadlift, just in my lower back. I've been watching your videos for a while now, and coach's well explained videoes with clear knowledge of our bodies' biomechanics once again has me convinced that this will solve my problem. Really eager to hit the gym tomorrow and try out some of the leg machines that I've avoided in favour of some of the more popular workouts! Thanks a lot, coach Eugene!

[@Junker_1]

This is a wonderful video. All your videos are of such high quality. I am lucky to have found this source. Thank you.

[@capswole81]

Thanks for recommending this in your recent leg video. I was just about to ask you what techniques you recommend for people with longer legs. You were right on time with the recommendation

[@theflint7692]

oh my god this video just fixed my squat when he proved that it isn't a mobility issue and then immediately got the guy squatting to depth, wow. genius

[@iamcorneliu1097]

My femur is as long as my torso measured and I teach myself the asian squat. Whenever I wait for buss or somewhere I stay in a squat position. Thats with no weight; I do feel better having my heels elevated when I do weighted squats. Good video uncle for us tall peps

[@emielregiss]

What an excellent explanation! The best i've ever seen on youtube.

[@keithhopkins1346]

Eugene, this is some of the best content I've seen on squat mechanics and I've been in the gym since age 15 (now 54). Can you comment on the value of split squats for trainees with longer femurs?

[@coacheugeneteo]

Theyre incredible! My go to pick.

[@MrTraczu]

I was tring to hit the perfect squat for soo long. I wasted my time... This is what I needed. Thank you!

[@coacheugeneteo]

Glad I could help!

[@Ninjabudha]

I’ve been trying to figure out why I can’t squat low enough, and you explained it beautifully!

[@joaquinsannnchez4767]

You are a legend, i have been confused for 2 months and you just clarify my mind in 10 minutes. Same happens to me, i have nice ankle movility but due to my femur i can´t squat correcly (actually i´m injured right now because i used to squat thinking that i was doing it correctly). Thank you man you helped me so so so much

[@KevintheVerbose]

Thank you so much for this. Now I understand why back squatting even with a very wide stance does not work well for my back or depth. Machines always seem able to tire out my legs better without exhausting not hurting my back. Thank you so much.

[@jimmycarter9286]

This is a friggin amazing video! Great job, Eugene! 🤯

[@coacheugeneteo]

Thank you! 🙏

[@EvanWMcGovern]

Finally a vid for us tall guys! Thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated this as a 6 foot 4 dude with leg gain goals. #LargeFemurCrew

[@johngetty4889]

I have around 10 years of gym experience and I learn somethin new from every video you post. Either to correct my technique, new excersise to hit a specific muscle or advice to avoid injury. Love the "science" behind your videos and how passionate you are about what you do. Keep up. the great work 💪

[@louisarroyo5255]

Amazing content coach, you and squat university have been talking about this lately. It has definitely changed trainings with my clients compared to what I’ve learned in school. Thank you for the awesome content that has helped me learn more an open my horizon as a strength and conditioning coach. Not to mention helps me as a tall person lol.

[@milank5749]

Svaka cast. Odlican video. Hello from Serbia.

[@vytas5584]

So nice to get an online training session exactly for my body type for free!

[@Waruto]

Eugene Teo dropping knowledge for us as always. Thank you for this video, it is important for us to understand our own body mechanics.

[@coacheugeneteo]

Thank you! 🙏

[@That90sKid]

Finally, it all makes sense. Ive been having a difficult time with legs. Moved to Machines for the most part. Maybe squat every other week. Everyone keeps telling me I have to squat, It took me Elevating my feet taking a little bit wider stance. But the overall load on the muscles I want just dont get enough volume or load. The squat sucks for me. I still do it, but doing it every day is not going to change my problems. I still squat though, just not much. Deadlifts on the other hand, that guy and I are built the same. And I willing to bet his deadlift is amazing. And probably his best. Best lift in terms of form, likeability and progression. This is an amazing video and it answered questions I needed to know. Thanks dude!

[@doctoralaska807]

This is amazing! Thank you!!! You definitely know what you are talking about.

[@coacheugeneteo]

Thank you! 🙏

[@dslapster64]

Absolutely excellent analysis

[@footlooseparveen9958]

I am too struggling with same problem. Thank you so much for this video

[@paulyontrack]

I had the same problem with squats. Great video 👍

[@UNGETABLE7]

Like watching myself! All glutes no quads. Elevated heals is the way to go. Awesome demonstration as always Eugene! 🤘

[@coacheugeneteo]

Thank you! 🙏

[@fannoulasantourtzoglou3892]

This explains my problem and now makes so much sense!

[@TheJoeMB]

This is a fantastically well thought out and explained video. Thank you.

[@Dennis-Ong]

Thank you for uploading this for free !

[@Di-ib5wm]

I've worked hard on hip and ankle mobility because I've struggled with this in a mobility setting (not weight lifting). I always felt discouraged because of flexibility and mobility trainers always saying you need the body weight squat as a fundamental. A very tiny elevation in my heels has me doing it no problem now.

[@Beats-By-Anthony]

Perfect video! I would say: trap/hex bar deadlifts/squats with elevated heels.

[@coacheugeneteo]

Yes!!

[@librevientolibreviento3468]

Great info Eugene! You and Contreras have helped me having a deeper understanding of the importance of bone structure and how to select proper exercises according to it to target properly the muscle without being dogmatic at all, just seeing machines, freeweights, bands, etc as tools which is actually what they are. Thank you a lot man!

[@coacheugeneteo]

Glad to hear it!

[@seattlejelleff1527]

Great video Eugene I am on a weight loss journey and this has really cleared alot up for me thank you so much!!

[@TititoDeBologay]

I cackled a bit too much at the "moustache, no moustache" "now He's more Asian" bit. The delivery is brilliant as well as the teaching. Great info. Cheers Eugene.

[@coacheugeneteo]

🤣🙏

[@turix9521]

I've learned more in this video than in 2 years of training. Holy shit what a revaltion i've had. Thanks coach

[@jonathanbriggs4168]

This is such a fantastic video.

[@coacheugeneteo]

Thank you! 🙏

[@Teebteeb_]

a big thanks for this clear and well demonstrated explicationn. I've been trying to do barbell back squat for 2 years, and could never stick to it because the movement just didnt feel right. Like you said, my back was exhausted before my legs.

[@lukec.9819]

Great video!!!!! Keep them coming Uncle Eugene!!! 😊👊👊👊

[@coacheugeneteo]

Thank you! 🙏

[@horsesensetv1259]

Eugene your psychic just what I was looking for 👍👍

[@ThePicManiac]

What a fantastic video, thank you

[@coacheugeneteo]

Thank you! 🙏

[@Saylesshomie]

This was truly educational and helpful cheers champ

[@MikeGuadango]

Great video Eugene. Thanks for the quality content

[@coacheugeneteo]

Thank you! 🙏

[@B3TR0Z]

Thanks for sharing this Eugene!

[@strongsweetcaroline]

Excellent explanation Eugene! Love your videos and makes me miss John Meadows even more because you are very similar in your explanations

[@coacheugeneteo]

Thank you! 🙏 🤗

[@liamso00]

Wow!!! After feeling like I had to go really far down and literally googling why it felt like my lower back was sore after, this makes so much sense!!! Can't wait to try with a little bit of heel elevation, as well as not feeling that I HAVE to go ass to grass for it to be a rep

[@jedzie_tramway]

thank you for this. i was thinking so long how should i squat and this is exactly great example of me - same bone structure problem. now i know. thanks very very much for your content!

[@TwoSeasons3396]

Thank you. So good!

[@coacheugeneteo]

Thank you! 🙏

[@enrico7305]

Absolutely great content ⭐️

[@coacheugeneteo]

Thank you! 🙏

[@Play_outdoors]

Thank you Eug - your advice and explanations are pivotal for me. been following you and finally got ganbaru. need to rehab my knee before i could do a lot of the full body or lower body programs.

[@coacheugeneteo]

Welcome!!

[@adamreiter6012]

The world is simply a better place with Eugene Teo in it.

[@marcoscharfl1309]

Eugene Nr.1!!!

[@saraashkir5793]

Ive been exploring this topic recently and have always had to lean forward to not lose my center of gravity, even though I’m very short. Other videos explained that its ok to lean forward thats just biomechanics. I like how you said that it’s also ok but it will work lower back more than quads (which I definitely feel lower back more). Its interesting how somebody who’s more interested in training the movement pattern/functionality may choose to do it with no heel elevation but someone training for quad strength would use heel elevation. Thank you!

[@nickdelic7738]

Would love to see the discussion that followed at the hack squat. Your videos have added interest in them. Thanks for the very perceptive content. :)

[@coacheugeneteo]

Thank you! 🙏

[@JeeYaoKuneDo]

Unrelated to the topic, but would you consider making a vid about your current training, the reasoning behind your odd split and its design/exercises (squat+pull, nordic+push, full, deads+dips/pull), and perhaps sharing some details on what you do for handstands and athleticism?

[@megand175]

Gold! Thank you.

[@SLouiss]

I’ve been waiting for a video like this. Thanks!

[@DiamondJem21]

Awesome video mate. More of these

[@sunny3818]

real gold content about squat just thanks sir

[@laignos1]

Very helpful video of understanding the bone structure. I am the same as the tall guy . Can you show more of those exercises?

[@SirLuxrail]

Fantastic video.

[@admiraldirtbag4336]

This video is incredible. There's nothing groundbreaking but the way it is put together and explained is excellent. I've always struggled with squats. I always felt it in my lower back. I started taking a wide stance, feet as wide as this guy in the video, and was able to hit 180kg for a double. What's even more interesting is that around 5:30 you state the stress moves to ligaments and groin. Guess what happened to me eventually? Inguinal (groin) hernia. Subbed.

[@admiraldirtbag4336]

The video showing body proportions made me realise how long my femur are

[@bondmcnugget]

Best video ever

[@josonero1963]

Damn I just discovered your channel and that's quite an impressive content! Thank you for this educational masterclass. You have one more follower in France!

[@Jay51192]

Only few months ago that I discovered I can’t squat because of my morphology thanks to Frederic delavier book. I’m 176 cm and I have very long legs also arms and small thin torso lol . I was forcing myself to do squats and smith squats and always trying to add weight so I can see results but I gained nothing all I felt was my glutes getting bigger lol. I found this video by watching your recent 5 mistakes about legs training … now all I do is leg ext leg press body weight sissy squat for my quads unfortunately there is no hack or pendulum machines in my gym. Anyway your video is well explained excellent work

[@markcbusta]

This is eye opening. Always wondered why I couldn't narrow squat like some friends of mine who are of similar height. My ankle and hip mobility seem fine and I can reach an ass to grass position just like this gentleman but at an imbalance. Elevated heels help but it always bothered me that I couldn't go narrow since I feel like my lower back is always feeling the most fatigued after squatting. Will definitely see if bone length plays a factor.