How To Increase Your Squat (NEW PR!)

[@SquatUniversity]

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[@jackhammer6584]

I can’t hold the barbell on my back as you hold at 7:19. I have a problem on my rotator cuffs. How can I improve my mobility to put the barbell on my back? Thanks

[@anjo7465]

I don't think I can thank you enough, this week has not been the best for my lifts, as the gym is a huge piece of my life, it affects me when I'm not making any progress. However, I gave a try to your warm up this day. Last week my squat was 80kg (176.5 pounds) at 8 reps. Today, 80kg at 10 reps felt too light. I didn't program anything but hit a PR of 90kg (198.5 pounds) at 4 reps. THANK YOU!! You can't imagine the happiness I'm going through.

[@TheArizonaRanger.]

I feel attacked every time I watch a Squat University video because I feel like I've been doing everything wrong. 😂

[@UncleMike81]

You are awesome Doc! Thank you for these videos. I now realize how terrible my mobility really is... Honestly never knew I needed this much help. Much appreciated. 👍🏼

[@caliden]

I was waiting for you to squat the barbell at the end of the video

[@hanmorgan1169]

lol😂 that weight plates are not for him

[@padalecki267]

@@hanmorgan1169 low weight tho

[@anonimogonzalezperez4951]

Me too, though more probable he can squat much more than that weight.

[@laggers54]

Too much weight his best for 1 rep is the bar

[@danielhenderson762]

@@padalecki267 for strength athletes. But 140kg+ squat is really good for the average joe and will out lift most people you know

[@tylerb325]

Still can't understand how you keep your toes straight and squat. Feels like 99.99% of guys I've seen can't do that.

[@caliden]

Feels like there's way too much torsion on my knee when I try it.

[@lucasjay1000]

I find it has to do with hip internal rotation

[@zachrobinson7347]

lucasj1000 Agreed. Pressure in the knees increases when other joints arent moving in line the way they should (ie. ankles, hips). Addressing mobility limitations in every joint individually will alleviate discomfort.

[@haanswinn]

dont copy it, everyone's anatomy is different

[@tylerb325]

@@haanswinn but the problem is him telling others to do it in his squat tutorials

[@chickenoodle3397]

I've been struggling with the squat for the past 3 months, I'm in pain if I go over 65 while my bench has skyrocketed. I have worked on my form and understand it a lot better I hope I can finally start climbing

[@Staymotivatedtodayandenjoylife]

The title is misleading. Should be, "Warming up for a new squat PR"

[@sergiotl7378]

And even that would be misleading, since he recommends these tips for every squat session, not only for the PR sessions.

[@muntadar.]

I’ve done My PR yesterday by following some of these tips

[@TheAnatomyofTherapy]

great drills. wish more people would be doing these. keep up the good work!

[@whitenozze]

Quality as usual

[@SquatUniversity]

zick n thank you!!

[@KennethBackpacks]

1:30 looks really fun, I LOL-ed 😂😂

[@crazytydoo]

KING squat video

[@TyronPiteau]

Great video as usual Aaron. Thanks 🙏. Can you do a simpler video for the upper body?

[@SquatUniversity]

Tyron Piteau, BHK thank you! And yes I’ll see what I can do!

[@honeyfinancial8706]

Are you still doing the Ask Squat University? Haven't seen an episode in 9 months.

[@vinnieriley7227]

The best way to warm up for squats. Squat with light weights and increase the weight till you get to your working sets.

[@Ktotheyle]

Aaron, you’re the fucking man bro you’ve taught me so much that I can’t explain how grateful I am in Squat University is a bad ass fucking channel. I Telya it’s helped me out so much I’m now passing it on to other people so they can get help as well. Keep up the great work keep up the great videos love squad university

[@CankleCankle]

I have those same socks, I knew I was a cool guy like Dr Aaron🤠

[@mattheat1]

Can’t you get all the benefits of the warm up you described by properly squatting with the bar then slowly adding weight

[@SquatUniversity]

Matt Heat nope! That’s why a proper warm up is more than just grabbing the bar!

[@callumliles3849]

Why foam roll, I haven't seem any evidence to suggest that it is good for anything but pain

[@SquatUniversity]

Callum Liles there’s plenty of evidence it can help improve range of motion in the short term so for many people it can be a helpful mobility tool to help improve movement quality

[@callumliles3849]

@@SquatUniversity Brilliant point, I've referenced a few systematic reviews and the evidence seems to suggest that it is a useful tool to enhance range of movement (acutely) in the short term. But there is nothing to suggest that it perpetuates increased sarcomere length in the long term. For which ecccentric strength training is highlighted to be the most effective. For example romanian deadlifts to increase length of hamstring and ROM of true hip flexion.

[@stylezofom]

@@callumliles3849 because Squat University is full of BS

[@r.the.mazzochist2259]

The Big LeBoomski shvat!?

[@sergiotl7378]

@@callumliles3849 But he never said you should foam roll to permanently improve mobility, but to increase mobility for that workout.

[@Hemiwellness]

bro u are killing it !

[@TheShapelessAndFormlessVoid]

Instructions unclear. People kept asking me to leave the squat rack all day while I warmed up and the gym staff kicked me out at closing time before I got to my working set.

[@adolfoleighton818]

Do you actually squat? And how much?

[@asiermenica5874]

When a totorial of dumbbell overhead squat??

[@tylerfountain]

So sad we didn't get to see you squat that weight at the end :( Excellent video though!

[@SquatUniversity]

Thank you, I'll maybe put up some training videos one day. I try to keep my content educational on my channel and not try to just throw up videos of myself lifting (my goal isn't to draw attention to my own athletic accomplishments)

[@sebc3546]

​@@SquatUniversity I bet most of us want to see you squat some heavy shit coach! lets get those vids up

[@boooosh2007]

@@SquatUniversity If you can squat a lot it helps give you street cred. It helps improve the audiences' confidence in your teachings.

[@wha530]

I think breathing in the nose and tightening stomach works well too . when I breathe through mouth I get too dizzy

[@GARINGER]

Or you could just squat more to increase your squat?

[@KonCity22]

can we get one talking about ankle mobility

[@everardotejeda8857]

Very important to watch thanks 🙏

[@robbyhoffmann2975]

That breathing with the barbell seems like that’s all you need. I’d be on my work set by the time you get done. The best thing to carry over into the movement is the movement. Do 5 fronts, 5 high bar then PR that low bar. if you don’t low bar, learn.

[@mateuszkaramazow88]

Great tips!

[@Alcalfa]

I'm looking for help on breathing technique when squatting medium weight but doing 15-20 quick reps. I tend to end up very light headed at the end, and after getting the weight off, on the heart rate monitor I see a pronounced quick dip in heart rate then back up to what it was. I find I cannot keep the breath-holding technique described here going long enough, and when I try to stop at the top to take several breaths, it almost makes it worse. Very puzzling, and unlike any other exercise I do.

[@johnyoung4163]

Me: “gee I wish there was like a squat doctor on KZbin” KZbin:

[@naturalstrongman81]

Isnt TFL transport for London?

[@diegofernandez3230]

Hi Aaron, hope you are doing well with that pandemic. I would like to ask you about what books would you recommend to physical therapy students. With that quarantine I am a little bit bored and I will appreciate your thoughts on it. Nothing more than that, thank you again.

[@seancarey630]

“Movement” by Gray Cook is a great book. You’ll see many similarities between that book and Squat University. It’s a very long book though

[@samsoninthepit]

Im pretty sure doing the McGill big 3 right before you squat is going to reduce your max weight for that session, particularly the side plank and ab crunch

[@SquatUniversity]

Samsoninthepit not true at all. In fact Blaine Sumner who squats over 1,000 lbs uses the Big 3 before every session.

[@jordywilliams]

Only if you have 0 work capacity

[@pewpew2375]

10x10 with 60-75% of your max also helps a lot

[@Rpapa123]

You give the best info,in a way all can follow

[@divyansh6574]

I usually do leg swings and a lot of slow tempo squats with empty bar

[@magicalunicorn5853]

When I’m doing the 1-2-3 and sitting down, back up - I do not feel my glutes at all. Why?

[@ilikedogs870]

when someone tells you to foam roll to pr, you should be gone

[@CAIO205]

I really thought he would squat those 39 plates like paper hahahaha He not doing so also got me surprised LOL

[@john24777]

#squatuclub thanks for all the great videos!

[@SquatUniversity]

John Valdez you’re so welcome! Thank you for checking them out!

[@ryan81923]

#squatuclub great video!

[@SquatUniversity]

ryan81923 thank you!

[@MihaiLep17]

Can this guy even squat some heavy weights? Or does he just like talking about stuff?

[@vaibhavsharma1134]

Please make clean and snatch tutorial. Like if you want same👍

[@SquatUniversity]

You got it!

[@hoompaloompaa]

James murray

[@yinonsiboni]

#squatUclub

[@SanthieranDeaconMunsamy]

What’s PR?

[@sykeselyks]

Personal record or PB personal best

[@youragronk6208]

#SquatUclub

[@superboomin]

Terrible video. How many reps and sets should I do? Literally you said nothing important about the squat routine. Thanks for wasting my time😂

[@DehaKarahan]

#squatuclub

[@angelmoctezuma5302]

#SquatUClub

[@goldchalice]

Anyone else get lightheaded when bracing properly?

[@harrison1496]

Thoreau no not usually, you might benefit from eating something pre workout or drink something sugary intra workout if you don’t already

[@goldchalice]

@@harrison1496 I will consider it. I figured it was more a function of valsava pressure rather than low blood sugars.

[@harrison1496]

Thoreau the majority of lifters don’t get lightheaded when bracing, at least in my experience

[@owo7094]

Had the same issue, the fix I found is eat some carbs before the workout and make sure to drink lots of water, I used to do it in the morning with just some light breakfast but everytime I do squat sessions I get lightheaded, changing the routine to the afternoon, after lunch, I don't get lightheaded anymore, now the issue is that I get extra 'exhausted- after squats but extending rest time helps out

[@goldchalice]

@@owo7094 thanks

[@mikaelagil7607]

#SquatUclub 🥰

[@MrScottbrady1]

Why am I listening to a guy who looks like he’s never lifted a weight in his life?

[@linkg3620]

He’s been in contact with a WSM and used to Olympic lift

[@derekarsenault1046]

try lifting weights and not just talking about it. i expect very impressive lifting its your job !!!! people work 12 h full time jobs and are in better shape and stronger then you its embarrassing

[@lelmaahn5131]

He has clean and jerked 150kg, that's pretty impressive in my book.

[@miz528aaaaaaa]

@@lelmaahn5131 video????

[@chrisding7419]

Everyone stop wasting time on this channel, go to barbell medicine for real education

[@tomastocornal]

If you can't even squat that weight you got there, there's nothing you can teach anyone. Go see an Alan Thrall video guys.

[@devonhood]

@Branden Guptill enjoy having bad knees in a couple years lmao

[@fittummy]

Amazing knowledge

[@hardys1664]

Better Title is "How to warm up for 30 mins before squats"!

[@l0e21]

#squatUclub

[@boyananakiev4896]

#SquatUclub

[@nclpwwww]

feel like stability is my biggest issue when adding weight. my deadlift is so much stronger

[@roxannebennett5809]

practice a lot

[@DJlaffin]

Add box squats

[@berserkemblem2091]

My biggest issue is when it feels so heavy on the spine Atleast for the first set after the second it feels lights during my last set

[@statisticaloutlier2930]

Can you elaborate on the risk of hemorrhoids by using valsalva (or whatever this breathing method is called)? Does it put excessive pressure on the pelvic floor? If so, do you recommend using this breathing method with history of hemorrhoids? If not, what is the alternative? Thanks. Love your content.

[@Mrliftalee]

I asked my gi and he said it has nothing to do with hemroids

[@Ocrapsparanormal]

Costco Puma socks. Solid choice.

[@master0fnone]

Anything you can comment on Haglund's deformity? Really messing with my mobility where I am unable to even reach parallel.

[@UndertakerTripleSix]

This video popped up last time when I was going to do my deadlifts and fun fact. Squat tips improve my deadlift and make it pain free. Thank you Dr. Aaron

[@MrCruzin93]

SI joint pain :(

[@SquatUniversity]

CruzControlCinema I’ll try to make a post on that soon!

[@vanoliale]

straight to info n no bullshit. keep up that good work

[@92Cope]

Hello Aron, is there a way to fix my right knee i dont have a pain but it cracking to much :/

[@92Cope]

@Kamikaze Gorilla what's that?

[@ytano5782]

You can find a special video for pop and cracks in knee on this channel. But let it check from a doc.

[@92Cope]

@@ytano5782 i did that but it dosent help

[@SquatUniversity]

Cope ive actually got a video on how to work on knees that crack and pop on my channel!

[@92Cope]

@@SquatUniversity thanks for answering! Well i did watch log time ago and i try but didnt help. It cracks like this ( when im in depth and going up sounds is rrrrrk) but no pain

[@PhsychoSomatic]

Increase your squat? Wear a belt

[@omarcubero15]

Great, the only thing I don’t understand is why breathing through your mouth?

[@damanbhatia7]

Great content! Thank you.

[@TheMiguelcookie]

What about the jumps ???

[@exmonarcagoodbye3296]

No

[@LifeofDal]

I’m always amazed by the depth of your squat, like HOW

[@SquatUniversity]

Lots of ankle mobility!

[@stylezofom]

@@SquatUniversity and super super light weight, amirite?

[@soulsurfer3102]

I have disc bulgs.im doing only body squat.not deep.and lungs.i want to do bulgarian split squat.but S.mckill.say no

[@Yomommahouse6801]

Damn, I don’t have a whole hour to prepare to do some squats. I usually just do a couple sets with just the bar before I add weight.

[@pretty_flaco]

i warmup for squats by doing power snatches 😂

[@Bakemeinapie]

I loose breath really easily holding my breathe to brace my core ); any tips?

[@kbflorida888]

Hey Doc, thanks for your great squat advice, it helps a lot. Now…if only you could assist on retirement preparation and open a marriage counciling service. Lol. Cheers from Ft Lauderdale.

[@MARCOmxr96]

Favourite channel! #SquatUclub

[@adrianjallorina7451]

The socks. Costco 🙃

[@fitnessworld4475]

Always appreciate your work

[@lukenath6983]

Very concise. Helpful!

[@sanderadema9023]

love the material. its all good stuff. my question is is it really that bad to warm up doing the squats? I work from body weight to 95% of max every work out + 3 back off sets (works out to be about 20 sets) my warm up is essentially my squat session till higher weights.

[@theprodigalson4003]

Probably not man as long as your aware of your body i don’t see why not

[@flaffa4837]

but dr Aaron al our gyms are closed…. o wait i just bought a home gym so im good

[@thucduyen]

#squatuclub Thanks for the video!

[@SquatUniversity]

Eileen Tran you’re welcome!!

[@totallyraw1313]

Do you foam roll your low back too if it feels tight? Can you do the RKC front plank as a substitute for the modified curl up?

[@petan577]

Never foam roll your lower back

[@totallyraw1313]

@@petan577 What's wrong with foam rolling the low back, as long as you don't roll directly over the spine?

[@SquatUniversity]

Totally Raw I’d skip foam rolling The low back. The cat camel can help with low back stiffness, but otherwise some hip mobility and core stability work should help fix why the stiffness is there in the first place.

[@totallyraw1313]

@@SquatUniversity Ok thanks doc!

[@jerryberries69]

#squatUclub

[@SquatUniversity]

Jerry you’re the winner for this video! Email me at [e-mail] with the title “KZbin #SquatUclub winner” and we can get started!