How to Perform the Hindu Squat

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The Hindu Sqaut can be a very restorative exercise. This short video explains how to do a hindu squat and why you should do them - through the lens of Original Strength.
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Me too

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Same... the manga really didn’t show this well - I’ll still try it

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We are all on the same boat. Sekibayashi Jun

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[@michaelcarnevale5620]

rly liked how straight-forward and to the point this was. zero bs.

[@JonezBBQ]

I remember in highschool, our baseball coach would make us do squats similar to these, especially the catchers. He said that if you train your body in these positions, you'll strengthen the muscles/tendons/ligaments that most athletes avoid, and therefore can escape potential injury.

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

Sounds like wisdom!

[@madmaxiemartialartsnerd485]

Honestly the more I study Indian work outs, the more it impresses me that they were honestly on the same levels of the romans if not slightly superior when it came to understanding fitness routines

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Whose here because of Joe Rogan

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Great Teacher Onizuka (as well as Zack Fair from FF7CC) brought me here. Both are my heroes. Thanks for the video

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[@punisherthunder]

The most basic exercise in all pro wrestling schools.

[@lancemannly]

Thanks to Karl Gotch

[@johnjackson5281]

punisherthunder Paul orndorff said one of the best exercises get you shredded....

[@kingomar69]

Yes babba! The Verne Gagne in Minnesota; we Hindu squat 500 times in his facking farm. The Curt Hennig he say to me "Fack! Sheiky Baby, you do 2 times more than that jabroni B Brian Blair!"

[@Curling_Rack]

100

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Sekibayashi squad!

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Here i am, got to watch the video cos' of sekibayashi scold koga to do it

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[@KerbyFonthal]

I remembered from the JRE the story of the guy who did like 200 hindu squats and 100 Neck bridges and only just looked up what they are now.. hilarious to see this comment!

[@etf42]

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[@rajat.2]

Indian here, we used to do these squats as a punishment in school. Now I can barely do 10 lol

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I m here bcz of GTO Onizuka.He does 2000 Hindu squats daily

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now this is cultured

[@PsychedelicMakai]

who would win? saitama workout? goku workout? onizuka? who?

[@Jokstaify]

The Great GAMA did 5,000 a day, undefeated for 50 years

[@dynamicheatwave9949]

its 10000. i JUST saw that scene

[@bennett2076]

when Joe Rogan and Kengen Ashura sends you to the same place

[@Thomas-fk3cw]

I just tried these with deep breathing. They felt great! I lift pretty heavy and get stiff and achy. Going to do these every morning for variation and functional flexibility.

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

They give back much more than they take!

[@Thomas-fk3cw]

@@OriginalStrengthSystem Just subscribed. Thanks. I'm 48...joints are fried from years of heavy lifting. Looking to back off a bit on that and incorporate your style.

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

Thomas, this will be your friend: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5aTaZKEbaiUba8

[@Thomas-fk3cw]

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Joe Rogan sent me here. EP #851 - Shane Mauss

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[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

Thanks for commenting!

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[@umadevibagde2867]

try it this way 15 hindu push ups followed by 15 hindu squats.. then 16 followed by 16 and 17 by 17 .. that's the correct combination of Hindu push up "" Dand "" and Hindu squats "" baithak "" , the exercise routine is called ""Dand Baithak ""

[@muralin239]

Thanks man. That was quick and very useful video.

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

Awesome, Good to hear!

[@regprofant6984]

I went through all of the videos on Hindu squats and yours was by far the best. True and not just cheap praise

[@KoendeJong]

As if you're taking off your invisible pants

[@Sam-vk8xd]

This is how you take off your pants? Weird.

[@toddgersh]

Decent visual cue

[@chrishenderling9556]

The great teacher onizuka sent me

[@fritzidler9871]

It's like using a rowing machine, while standing up. And agree it is a close second to the Hindu Push-up. And according to some, the Charles Atlas Push-up is number three, making the Earle Liederman Push-up number four. Which is the opposite of the Atlas Push-up; you put your feet on the chair, hands on the floor. At least among push-ups, as such.

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

Thanks for giving me some research material!

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@@OriginalStrengthSystem -You're welcome!

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Kengan Omega brought me here 🤣

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[@RaGe0rge]

Cool video... I've been working on these recently. I was looking for a video to explain to a friend what they are. This video is concise and to the point. Thanks. I'm working on hitting 500 in 15 minutes. I'm up to 300, which makes my legs feel like noodles.

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

George Grothusen Keep up the awesome work. You'll hit your 500!

[@thekinghaig]

George Grothusen

[@sledge56BV]

Why would you even want to do that? No, I mean it; is there a particular benefit from doing that?

[@doug.henning.6966]

sledge56BV high rep squats are not only good for cardio but for strengthening your tendons in the knees and getting the movement pattern down. I did 10×50 hindu squats every day for 4 months and was able to do 15 pistols on my right leg and 14 on my left. Now im working up to the same workout but with pistols. Your legs will thank you in the long run

[@PawanIngale]

It makes you stronger in your knees. Try it, this movement is not like a regular squat. When you perform Hindu squats in rhythm, heels are lifted off the ground and you lift your bodyweight on your toes. Try doing that, you will feel it in your knees. The more you do it, more stronger your knees will get and they are great for endurance. Trust me, I am Indian Hindu and I have seen my father (and even the grandpa) and many other wrestlers doing this. To cut a long story short; stronger knees.

[@mawkothedonn5186]

you look like the guy from we're the Miller's haha. thought that was cool

[@ElecticYemzi]

About to do 500 of these

[@Beefwelliington]

hahah have a go at the view count of this view go up just cause rogan said he does them, that dude has so much impact on the culture its insane

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Joe Rogan brought me here

[@juststoil]

Great Teacher Onizuka brought me here.

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Awesome shirt man

[@EnergyOfQi]

my own interest in Hindu squats brought me here

[@TheArtofGuitar]

Matt Fury made a killing teaching just this and like one other move back in the day on DVD. hehe

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

Matt has my money. Indeed

[@ryancampbell4052]

I really like the comparison to the jumping pattern. I often explain the coordination to clients but use a kettlebell swing comparison. Thanks for the info nugget!

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

Thanks for contributing to the conversation!

[@ericryser5979]

Okay, but I think there should be a variation of this where you maintain a tucked chin throughout (AKA cervical retraction) ...look at 0:43, for example...instead of looking straight forward, maintain your chin tuck so that at that point you would be looking at the ground in front of you. Tucking in the chin adds a cervical dynamic to the core stability being developed, in my opinion.

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

Thanks, Eric. There can be a number of variations for this squat; head position, feet position, eye position, speed, and more. Thanks for sharing your insight.

[@ericryser5979]

@@OriginalStrengthSystem You bet, thank you!

[@shubhammehra9060]

Gonna do it starting today

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

Worth it!

[@ieatcheese9013]

Kengan Omega brought me here. damn sekibayashi and koga inspired me to workout on quarantine

[@imthestoryteller3965]

It is compulsory to wear supporter during exercising hindu squates

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

I leave that to the individual!

[@alexpedraza2888]

Starting the grind today thanks for the great explanation

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

You got this!

[@KGRAO2047]

Zen says There are 5 great exercises to get total body fitness. 1. Sun salutations .2 pull ups 3. Squats with a dumbbell 4.sprint 5. Meditation.

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

Preach, my friend!

[@KGRAO2047]

@@OriginalStrengthSystem,Thanks for your kind words. Swami the jalkamal. Himalaya.

[@theotormon]

Nice!

[@vinmobile711]

I keep falling forward while doing this.

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

Try placing a board or wedge under your heels. That may help tremendously.

[@dimitrijemaric675]

I didn't unerstand Joe Rogan

[@josephmcdonagh8389]

Are your heels supposed to come off the ground? I can't do it otherwise.

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

Joseph McDonagh yessir. That’s a requirement for the Hindu Squat. You’re doing it right!

[@josephmcdonagh8389]

Original Strength Excellent. Thanks for your swift reply!

[@garysellars8914]

Not familiar with the 'Reset' term as it's used here. What does that mean? I've never heard anyone using that term in training before.

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

Gary Sellars Hey. We are talking about a neuroligical reset, as we describe in the OS movement system. It helps restore the body.

[@Thomas-fk3cw]

@@OriginalStrengthSystem Thanks...asked that under another comment thread. Like your stuff. Will research more.

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

Here to help!

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Great teacher onizuka brought me here

[@colossusofrhodes1282]

Nice explanation, especially on technique.

[@joeytrimble1558]

the squats are no joke ...when my kid was going out for dance and cheer I tried patronizing her getting her ready by having a squat off...I did loads more because she just doesn't do much .. so I did a bunch but god damn the next day I felt like someone stabbed my quads over and over again ..I couldn't move for a week smfh lmao

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

Squats do tend to help one discover their quads!

[@baki5019]

Zack Fair brought me here :(

[@DidYaServe]

A good move for improving athleticism as opposed to just raw strength building.

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

Yes!

[@DidYaServe]

Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri (better known by his ring name the Iron Sheik), the Iranian-American professional wrestler, used this exercise every day and was considered one of the toughest legitimate athletes in that business.@@OriginalStrengthSystem

[@junyooor7582]

GTO brought me here

[@ashiq85]

Thanks for the reply Tim, your breathing exercises are great by the way.

[@LARPANET_3087]

This is fantastic, thank you. Been looking for good exercises for knees.

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

This squat is great for healthy knees!

[@gunfighterdrummer]

Episode #1696 with Lex Fridman?

[@you-bq3ob]

You exhale while going down that's the right way

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Good shit

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Came bc of a demon slayer workout

[@curiousgee5513]

I stumbled upon this channel and I'm so glad. Great simple useful information. Great work.

[@MrNoomz]

Old Mr Rogan (again) and DDP sent me here. Get dem squats yo!

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

Hi, thank you for commenting. Can you explain? Rogan sent you here again? Is DDP diamond Dallas page? How did he send you here? Thanks so much!

[@kiwipro1972]

@@OriginalStrengthSystem If the OP is like me, then yes, Joe Rogan had Diamond Dallas Page on his podcast, and they were talking about how effective the Hindu Squats are. Searching on KZbin brings you up near the top of the list. That's how I found you too. Here you go... kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWGlpGhsfJ5-d7M

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

@@kiwipro1972 Thank you for the info!

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Joe Rogan for President!!! Joe sent me here too.

[@Araanor]

FFVII squat 😂

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Great teacher Onizuka bought me here

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zack fair squats ahah

[@scottoman]

What is your opinion about this kind of movement with regard to knee problems? Lifting the heel doesn't seem like it's the most advantageous motion, if you've had such injuries. Perhaps leaving your heel down would be better? Or is there a specific benefit to lifting the heel? Thank you.

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

Scott Oman lifting the heel allows some people to achieve a degree of knee flexion that would otherwise not be possible if they were to keep their feet flat on the floor. This move is generally a good move for people as it takes the knee through a full range of motion and this full range of motion can be very beneficial to keeping the joint healthy and lubricating the joint. However, not everyone May be able to do this. Any range of motion that causes pain, should probably be avoided. Full degree of flexion can also be a cheat unloaded like rocking back-and-forth on the hands and knees as we teach in original strength. This may be a gentler way to get the joints used to moving through a full range of motion before doing it loaded as the Hindu squat. I am not sure if I fully answered your question but I hope I have helped a little. Thank you so much for watching.

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who the fuck is joe rogan? sekibayashi gang

[@PolitischeTier]

Horse Dewormer Joe Rogan sent me here

[@MarkMcCullagh]

I like performing these with my heels elevated on a plate.

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every one is here becuse of joe rogan im here becuse of kengan ashura and sekibayashi jun

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Bill Burr sent me here

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

Really? How?

[@Charlie-xy7sp]

AJA Cortes brought me here💣

[@AyushRaj-de8hd]

It's called ' Dand-Baithak ' in Indian Culture!

[@rafaelg.toledo1701]

do we have to raise our heels when we squat down? or feet flat on the ground?

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

If you were doing the Hindu squat, heels raise up. If you’re doing a regular Squat, the heels stay down. However, you are free to move in whichever way your body will allow you to.

[@chb854]

How are we talking almost 10 minutes???? What is the squat??

[@aldy5569]

Jun Sekibayashi Bring me here ;)

[@micklaigo932]

Onizuka Sensei sent me here

[@kewltony]

Does the heel coming up by design or is it incidental?

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

This is the way the squat this particular squat has been taught for 1000s of years. The heal is “taught” to come up.

[@mrwakeupjacob4647]

Bro didn't catch wrestlers use this to warm up

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

Yes they do

[@alexo5190]

Curious to know why you don't do it with your heels staying on the floor?

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

You could, but then it technically would not be considered a Hindu Squat.

[@Cblock1985]

Ric flair doing 10,000 of these a day brought me here

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

So, I had to google this. Wow - Rick Flair was a disciplined man! Still is. Thanks for sharing!

[@Cblock1985]

@@OriginalStrengthSystem He was effeminately a machine of his time. His body didn't show it only cause of the hard drinking he did but you hear a lot about his work out regimen.

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Mr. '1'derful brought me here.

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Here from Kengan Omega.

[@johncoffin9354]

The arm swing, AND inhaling on the rise, keeps this from being a quad-dominant knee stressor.

[@kamdencosgrove3598]

John Coffin I know you commented a year ago, but could you explain how your breathing could possibly affect anything

[@johncoffin9354]

@@kamdencosgrove3598 There's more of the lung behind the arms than in front. With proper rib movement you cant pitch forward or arch the back.

[@johncoffin9354]

@@kamdencosgrove3598 Try reversing the breathing. With the motion of the ribs, and the shift in balance that breathing involves, you wont get the pitching forward of the back that most squatters do. The ballistic arms swing also give a backward balance to the torso.

[@suchaccountwow4858]

I did this and my knee and ankle feels numb after 4 reps 😂

[@benvtucker15]

Thanks for the video! How far apart are your feet?

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

They can be shoulder with apart, but with the Hindu squat, they can also be side-by-side. May depend on your mobility.

[@robertwhite2449]

Yet again Tim a great explanation of the basic Indian squat. As with the Indian pushups, there's actually a variety of squats (8 different types I'm told) traditionally practiced in Indian fitness culture. Unfortunately, unlike what I posted previously in the Comments on your Indian pushups video, I can't find a really good video showing the 8 varieties of Indian squat. The best I found was this one, but it's a bit slap-dash and doesn't entirely tally with what I've read elsewhere as to the authentic 8 traditional techniques ( for example, I have read that done properly some of them involve exotic arms movements, and one of them is a squat-to-kneel-to bow with forehead to ground type of movement: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3-beax7htSZZrs

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

Thanks for the information, Robert. Based off your last sentence of description, I may have actually explored a similar movement. I do like to see where I can move with a movement after I know the movement. Thanks again for all your support!

[@robertwhite2449]

@@OriginalStrengthSystem My pleasure Tim. I find the history of physical culture in different parts of the work fascinating. Pages 25 -30 of this Indian fitness manual describes the different squats if you can get your head around the rough English translation: www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/bitstream/10603/23372/12/12-chapter%25203.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwiiiIub3O_oAhVcUhUIHZ18AoIQFjAEegQIARAB&usg=AOvVaw1pcm8L1gSB5vzEjYp8Cogs

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

Oh wow! Thank you!

[@mikaellundqvist]

It was difficult to begin with, took time to get comfortable with, and it was worth it because it makes the whole body exhausted, not just the legs, if done many like hundreds of them. What do you mean with "reset", hindu pushups reset but not squats?

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

At Original Strength, we teach “Pressing Reset.” Movements that restore and strengthen the nervous system. At the time I made this video (a few years ago) I did not think the Hindu Squat offered a lot in the area of restoring reflexive neural firing, like a movement like crawling does. I think my view has since changed on the Hindu Squat. It can be a reset. I hope this makes some sense. Thanks for the question.

[@mikaellundqvist]

@@OriginalStrengthSystem Thank you so much for a great answer! 😊👍

[@JudyLeeThurber]

Dr. Carolyn Dean sent me here ... thanks!

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

Awesome! Thanks for coming by!

[@trendinguk]

Chris benoit did 500 of these after he thought he messed up in a match, he gave himself the punishment.

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

He was a beast

[@liamfoo09]

Original Strength he’s also a madman

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Konnan and ric flair brought me here

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

Whoooooo!

[@jeremyhagen7684]

One punch man!

[@stardustbiscuits]

When i do these, i get a lot of pain in my right Achilles tendon. Almost feels like i am going to tear it. Am i doing something wrong?

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

I doubt you’re doing anything wrong. It does sound like you have some crazy tension in your Achilles though. Maybe seek to loosen your plantar fascia, your calves, hamstrings and glutes. Does lengthening and shortening your calves on a set of stairs also hurt? Maybe start here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXSWi5xpeNB_j9k

[@stardustbiscuits]

@@OriginalStrengthSystem nope. Ican run more than 10 miles without any pain. Nor do i feel any pain while doing calf raises or normal squats. The pain in the outer side of the Achilles tendon concentrated at a single point of my right leg.

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

That’s good news about the running and stairs. Most interesting about the squats. Again, I doubt you’re doing anything wrong, but maybe explore different speeds and foot positions and see what you discover.

[@stardustbiscuits]

@@OriginalStrengthSystem k. 👍

[@kimberlyguevara9741]

Lol same

[@ColonelRuiz]

Im here after the undertaker mentioned the iron sheik was doing hindu squats high and in freezing temperature

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

Welcome to the club!

[@withclarity106]

JRE BROUGHT ME!

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

I love JRE!

[@cameroncollins7890]

Joe "I do a hundred hindu squats" Rogan sent me here

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

Welcome!

[@schustererik83]

Rogan