How to Squat: 4 Simple Steps

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[@DavisDiley]

Train with my on my App 📲 www.myliftfitness.com/training-app Get the best supps ➡️ rysesupps.com | Use my code “Davis” at checkout for 15% off Let’s talk stance width - there is NO one size fits all. Many factors dictate what your stance width should be (limb lengths, hip structure, mobility capabilities etc.) the “Hip scour” test can be a great tool in helping you find your ideal stance width. It’ll shed some light on what your hip anatomy is. Do a little research on it. Hope this info helps you ✊🏼

[@bothpartiesaretotaldogsht5750]

Thanks so much for this tutorial dude! It was a huge help and EXACTLY what I needed! Could you please do one a a deadlift? Also you look INCREDIBLE. I polished my eggplant to this video twice. TC boss!

[@romeparker1686]

What's your diet like?

[@aminadabmorales9421]

Dude thank you so much. I always thought it felt more natural for my hips when my legs were a bit wider than with the suggested shoulder width apart

[@Tom-vu1wr]

@@aminadabmorales9421 yep then u probably need to improve mobility

[@ImranKhan-dk8bo]

Scientifically proven if you squat like that having your knees going past you toe then the mobility of arching your lower back is awful in that video. It’s not a good squat

[@SaqibMoghul]

Davis. You have revolutionised and simplified training through these shorts. Your tips on technique at every point in advising us how to push, point or pull is a game changer! Bravo sir!! Bravo!! Thank you.

[@deeznutzzzzzzzz]

FACTS! DAVIS HAS CHANGED MY LIFE FOR THE BETTER!!!

[@MrTraveller.]

💪🏽💯👍🏽

[@hopethisoneworksman]

All of this information is already on the internet Y’all are just too lazy to read

[@thelegendhindi6804]

@@hopethisoneworksman isn't it saving time instead of laziness 🤣

[@Siggfuggggg2000]

@@thelegendhindi6804 missing the point…..people think that this guy “revolutionized” the fitness industry when this information has been easily accessible for a long time

[@exioniii2519]

The tip with pushing your hips back is super important. After trying it out I was able to more comfortable control and finally felt glute activation

[@wesseldewinter1784]

Yeah but i dont know why he said that. Even better would be to break at the hips and knees at the same time. Makes it so your technique had to be good good tho. Maybe he just try to dummy proof it

[@DavyDave1313]

@@wesseldewinter1784 most definitely. I am a dummy with zero technique. Now that I do the slight hip hinge, no soreness on lower back

[@artymunoz5060]

@@DavyDave1313 I’ve been having a lot of power back pain as well. I think ima start warming up going weightless a few sets first then going under the bar

[@sisi5444]

it's different for some people they have a pelvic tilt and should be pulling in

[@douglasmurphy1113]

THANK YOU. I didn't need a 14 minute video. I just needed a clear, simple explanation. Thank you.

[@konstantindichev8462]

Bruh I always thought you weren't supposed to have your knees pointing outwards and was wondering why I was almost falling on my ass while squatting

[@norfolknwhey4787]

It all depends on anatomy. If you have deep hip sockets, you’ll need to flare your feet more than someone who doesn’t. I’ve worked out with people who have tried to correct my form, until they see my lifts, A2G every time. No 2 people are built exactly the same.

[@DavisDiley]

There’s no one size fits all. It depends on so many factors - hip anatomy, limb length, individual mobility etc. Check my pinned comment for more info on how someone can help find their ideal stance width/toe angle etc. Hope it helps ✊🏼

[@the_moist]

same, us long legged ones have been so wronged all these years 😔

[@adamw7158]

everyones different but youre not in a perfect world its knees shoulder width or slighty wider knees behind the toes ass back chest out tight core

[@norfolknwhey4787]

@@adamw7158 you can’t perform a full squat with knees behind toes. They should be directly over the toes.

[@ABRAELDENO1]

The song is “Hippy Sabotage - Devil Eyes” if anybody interested

[@Yusuf.1720]

Bram. This shit been stuck on my head for weeks and I only know the melody. Fuckin thank you

[@akshanshvashishth7052]

Thanks a ton man 🔥🔥🔥

[@emrecelik3839]

You king )))

[@J1ngzz]

THANK YOU SIR

[@ehydra._.1385]

I love you

[@gorillatrading5452]

The upper trap placement and pinching you shoulder blades together is MONEY!!! It improved my squat DRAMATICALLY. Makes your upper body one solid space for the weight to rest on. My confidence jumped as a result of this stance, and my squat jumped as well. About 90lbs. Bro, you're technique shorts are A1! Much love.

[@atharvasunilsalvi4330]

Bruh I just started doing barbell squats but I don't have big traps idk where to put it and place it on my neck bone i guess

[@HappyBoardGames-ki4pt]

​@@atharvasunilsalvi4330where you placed it?

[@JaydenLand]

This is the perfect example of why you're the only fitness youtuber I follow I just watched multiple videos of guys tell people that a "perfect squat" is about going as low as possible, then exploding up through the rep. I pray for the folks that believed him, then wound up injuring themselves. Thank you for using your platform responsibly.

[@christopherrobinson4743]

Perfect timing. Thank you. I hate this 🤬 excercise, but it must be done. Thanks for the motivation.

[@gffdm2-707]

Thank you for doing this, i’m still learning and these little critiques on basic exercises have helped me add over 90lbs to my workouts and get a much better, safer, and stronger contraction

[@MOE13576]

Over 90 lbs ? Damn, that's really impressive

[@shree397]

Thank you man, squads is the most difficult moment for me, even after 9 years of exercising, difficult in terms of feeling natural whilst performing the set. This actually help me feel neutral and natural whilst performing the moment😊 more leg day content please 😅

[@Bubbachris95]

Please keep making simple exercise form vids like this! I'm an online trainer and this makes my a lot job easier, as well as helping my clients better understand complex movements like the squat.

[@CW-ou6gu]

FINALLY! Someone made this simple so even a beginner can understand this concept. 👍🏾👍🏾

[@nathannorman1770]

Elevated surface for the heels is optional, only necessary for those with poor ankle mobility, unless you're trying to target your quads Nonetheless, a good demo of a high bar, elevated squat 👌

[@justdaniel8239]

Will lifiting shoes do the same since the heel is elevated? And if so which would you recommend?

[@nathannorman1770]

@@justdaniel8239 100% I wear the Sabo Powerlift shoes but there are a few good ones out there

[@xped2943]

if i have the plate there i might as well use it right. its not negating anything?

[@nathannorman1770]

@@xped2943 well it depends on why you want to use it If you are using it to hide poor ankle mobility, then that should be addressed If you simply want a more quad dominant squat, and you don't own elevated heel shoes, then sure go for it

[@jamiemadison8082]

Yeah I can't get my feet flat

[@bogboys2k]

Hey Davis. Im a young newer lifter and I just want to thank you for the motivation your videos inspire and the great advice they contain :)

[@jeremyditton837]

bro dont watch this if you want to squat 😂😂😂

[@Ethan-xf4or]

Not even messing about this is the best advice ever.

[@taha7shaikh]

Thank you so much man for explaining this under a minute 👍🏻

[@shanedavis22]

This is still solid but a point about bracing the core would've been 💯

[@joblio3670]

I think it was in a block of text at the bottom of the screen

[@Heyourenough]

I knew I was doing it wrong, thanks man 🙏

[@MadeofSteel6896]

Putting the plates under my feet has significantly reduced my knee pain when doing the squat. I used to not be able to do squats cause of bad knee pain. But now with the plates I can do the squats with little to no knee pain. Thank you so much.

[@Michael-cp4bg]

Thanks Davis!! That's what it's supposed to feel like!

[@jansmetana8484]

I dont know how to thank you (Apart from taking part in your App), these tips and workouts are just awesome. Anyway - your workouts are truly killers, especially the one leg elevated squats, cant believe you are doing those with dumbells AFTER squats, deadlifts and RDLs.

[@3abdlhamid]

Thank you man, these videos really help

[@fatimaalawami4289]

Simple & direct to the point. Non of the 6 videos I've watched before yours mentioned tje shoulders lock. THANK YOU

[@shaune1185]

Never was a squat guy. Wasn’t able to get the full squat and push from the heels. Always fell forward. The weights underneath the heels are a game changer and I actually felt the tenseness in the muscles. Thank you.

[@DeepakTiwari-pv6kj]

I just got back pain while doing sqads and I recommended that video by yt thanks for such a great info 👍👍

[@santiagojaramillo8446]

Hows your back

[@therealg2563]

Rip air forces, you've been a great soldier

[@lixdybeats9962]

I knew that I would've found a comment about his forces! 😂

[@robloxsivcak7004]

i have the same forces, mids last a bit longer than lows 😂

[@rajivpratapsingh4555]

This technique breakup is literally amazing! You said it in the simplest way possible

[@joshstacy623]

Thanks for every video you put out. I wish I found you sooner!! Been working out for a year now. I was damn near bedridden for 5 years till the middle of 2020 after a botch spinal surgery from 2015. I subscribed to your channel & off I went. Appreciate everything you have posted, it's helped me tremendously!! Just did Squats today.

[@adriansverckov1862]

Thank you, very useful when I'm pretty new to the gym

[@stillcold]

A few things that he didn’t cover that are very important. Firstly, your feet being straight or bent to about a 45 degree angle depend on your anatomy (how your femur bone attaches to your pelvis), because your anatomy will dictate what stance is natural for you. Also, the more depth the better. However; most people lack enough ankle mobility for depth. If you want to improve ankle mobility I’d look into split squats / atg lunges. However, elevating your heals simulates ankle mobility so either is fine. Lastly, the farther your knees are over your toes the better they are to handle tension, don’t fall for the stigma (look up shear vs compressive force if you’re curious.)

[@seymourcarson]

Knees over the toes a little is ok. But let me know how squatting 300lbs goes with trying to push your knees as far over your toes as you can goes. It’s not gonna happen lol. Physically not possible.

[@AllTim3Sp0rts]

@@seymourcarson I’ll show you a guy squatting with his kness way over his toes with 700lbs on his back. Look up Clarence Kennedy

[@HussiAli123]

@@seymourcarson knees over toes guy

[@snorman1911]

Once I stopped trying to avoid letting my knees go over my toes, my back issues went away. I'm tall with long legs and a relatively short torso.

[@juicymuscprod9624]

@@seymourcarson Look at strongman competitions, they squat with their knees over toes.

[@hannehanneart8605]

I’m glad you clearly mentioned about allowing the knees go past the toes, I’ve been struggling not letting my knees go past my toes. This is very helpful, thanks!

[@nicholasb6781]

I love youtube shorts. They are to the point but still give you all the details you need

[@larrygill2223]

Now that’s proper form!!! How many times have we seen girls and guys lift heavy and their lower back curls in while they standing back up

[@adityaelangovan4124]

Can you please elaborate what you mean by "back curls in"?

[@larrygill2223]

@@adityaelangovan4124 when you do squats, regardless of weight. 20lbs or 200lbs, your back should be straight as board, almost as if it’s fused. This video is a perfect example of it. When you add more weight then you can handle, when you lower the weight and start to struggle on the way up, your first reaction is to start lifting with your back, and that’s when the back starts to curl or bend. Now instead of using your legs as intended, your lifting with both legs and back. And we all know what happens when you have bent back when lifting = injury. Ive seen men squat 50lbs or 100lbs and their form is so spot on that they received more gains and results than if they were to lift 300lbs with improper form.

[@danielgreatone270]

Remember this only works if you are doing it with the Air Force ones and shirtless

[@donlee4238]

The "slightly sink back" helped a lot

[@elidahl90]

Literally at the gym doing squats your advice is amazing thank you. These squats feel so good now!

[@demetriusmccray1574]

Took this man 60 seconds or less but athlean X needed seventeen fear-mongering videos

[@nikitaw1982]

For me its getting easier to keep all those things in my head the same time. Started to see body in pairs as well making ot a bit easier. What are bothy shoulders doing what are bothy knees and glutes doing, wheres the pressure in both feet

[@ccarnagee7867]

I like how you keep it nice and simple and quick.... straight to the point...

[@tonie374]

I have been squatting for years, athletic, fit, the whole nine..... but for the love of me, my toes have to be pointed a little more than slightly out. Also, when I have them 'slightly' pointed out my feet will rotate to the more than slightly out position. I know anatomically we are not all the same, but am I broken? Lol

[@christianrivera8490]

All that means is that your medial portion of your calves are too tight so make sure you stretch your calves or warm up their range of motion before getting to the squats so they don’t get as engaged when you’re performing the movement

[@mjayoung]

Tight ankles You’d probably notice a difference and be able to point your feet forward of you raised your heels more And that would show you if it’s ankle mobility issue

[@pickleandraspberry8279]

No i believe this just has to do with your hips. I also need more than slightly pointed out toes. This is because we have more external rotation in our femur in relation to our hip than internal rotation. We are more naturally powerful when our toes are flared out more so your body naturally tries to get into that position.

[@Keshav-il2hp]

No dude it’s completely fine! I squat like that as well, otherwise my knee hurts a lot. Squat however Is the most comfortable for you.

[@tonie374]

@@pickleandraspberry8279 Thank you for the informative response, I appreciate it.

[@thewhiteknight9923]

I like the old ass-to-grass method when squating. I like to do them really deep

[@joshee6385]

That's what she said

[@johno6020]

@@joshee6385 😐

[@joshee6385]

@@johno6020 I had to say it

[@paulngugi4994]

@@joshee6385 beautiful.

[@pettank2397]

same bro, always called them "asian squats" though, but now I'm calling it the ass-to-grass method lmao

[@brandonlim1861]

Just started working out and eating clean 2 weeks ago. So happy to find this, now I can avoid injuries. Sage advice bro

[@ruperthowes2254]

Bro, you have changed my life with these videos man. Total respect to you and everything you do 🤜

[@andrewgus8763]

DO NOT hold your breath for longer than two seconds during the squat. Doing so can dramatically increase blood pressure and cause black-outs and other cardiovascular injuries. You can pass out, or have a heart attack and drop the weights on yourself. Breathing should be balanced between the squats and rise ups, preferably 2-3 seconds per inhale/exhale.

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[@nirav007ish]

Wow you just explained this under a minute. Knowledge not a single gram less than what we get in a 10 minutes video. That's great! Thanks

[@HulkShreeyansh]

Your videos are really informative and very helpful for intermediate bodybuilders🔥💪🏻❤️

[@delakidzz8131]

Just finished doing these along with other leg exercises and I can't bend my legs at all. I had to do the walk of shame out the gym

[@burner0821]

It's not a walk of shame if it was a good work out

[@lucastardjopawiro3698]

Not a walk of shame my guy, the opposite

[@vxti_cxn]

That's so beautiful bruv😭

[@ahsenkhawaja1566]

This works a lot better. I kept feeling a click in my left ankle. Not anymore with this info. Thank you :)

[@shreyashkashyap]

Thanks man! Best barbell squat tutorial on KZbin

[@danoconnor2167]

I’m so skinny I don’t have pronounced traps and it’s often resting on bone. I wear a hoodie to have something separating my spine and the bar.

[@jamisona.5639]

Get a squat pad

[@danoconnor2167]

@@jamisona.5639 didn’t know those were a thing. Thanks man.

[@shaneye5]

@@danoconnor2167 some gyms like the one i go to, have a foam thing that goes on the bar, which acts as a cushion for your traps and neck

[@rikkertteuge]

@@shaneye5 wich is called a pussypad

[@rikkertteuge]

@@danoconnor2167 i would just learn to get the form better, the foampad is wobly.

[@zachariasekstrom3172]

It is never “the” perfect squat it’s “your” perfect squat, moreover I don’t think you should look at anyone and then think that’s exactly how your squat is supposed to look

[@ashbringer5999]

This is the best piece of advice to know how to squat he’s definitely a great teacher like your videos I have learned a lot from you.

[@supachops138]

“Short and deliberate steps”love the explanation of the steps my man 🤝

[@Froonz.]

I wouldnt recommend using squatting shoes or prompting your heels on something.I dont think iss good for everyone

[@pisky5067]

why?

[@Andrew20pp]

I always hated the "you're not squatting deep enough, ass to grass."

[@lionheart93]

only the elite can because they practice for years. u can b elite too

[@Andrew20pp]

@@lionheart93 thanks King

[@Tom-vu1wr]

@@Andrew20pp lol train ur ankle mobility until u can squat as to grass. It is better

[@trevorbarrett5507]

Thank you brother. This video helped my squat immensely. I was used to squatting with my toes pointing forward, which put tremendous stress on my knees. With this method, knee pain gone. Time to get these numbers up! 💪

[@ashokpanda2459]

your way of explaining is amazing♥️

[@jonz23m]

Nah, There is no such thing as a perfect squat unless you think everyone has the same anatomy.

[@sansid82]

Perfectly explained! 🙌👌💪💪

[@maximiliosa2669]

What really helped me was that SLIGHT hip push back. That revolutionized it for me. Thanks!

[@R3dCol0r]

You can't just say 'Do these 4 steps and you have a perfect squat', that's complete nonsense. Foot and hand placement, toes pointed straight or inwards, elevation or not, and high bar or low bar... It all depends on mobility and how people are build. This shit is definitely not for everyone and also: there is no such thing as a perfect squat.

[@yassinedaghari4929]

On point.

[@GutsAndGlory734]

Solid advice

[@eecorr]

This exercise really gave me a better standing position so thank you for sharing !

[@thomasfranson3542]

This helped me in real time. Big thanks!

[@chaysetajip6835]

Best bloke to come to for those little tips Diet advice is on point aswell

[@PeakFitness69]

I know this information is already out there but Davis does sums it up and makes it easily available !

[@rodrigomedina-fp1oj]

Thanks bro , simple and easy !

[@MadeByGod1973]

Those teardrops are everything.

[@Hrushiee]

The reason why I love his content🔥👏🏻

[@keoclements7918]

You can feel the muscles working in this video

[@K9Justice]

Dude, I really hope you're making BANK on these shorts. It's about time someone puts together short detailed short videos of workout techniques. All those 10 and 20 minute videos that don't tell you anything were getting on my nerves. You got my Subscribes and Likes for life.

[@sush_utagi]

Dude your videos are amazing. You have become my favourite fitness/gym youtuber. As a young lifter I appreciate you man 🙏🏽🤎

[@kingkam9982]

literally watched this in the middle of a set because my form felt off. fixed it right there

[@esstee5981]

Thanks dood. Simple and straightforward

[@arminsanchez779]

This really solved my problem! I feel like i lose balance and i look weird doing squats but placing the plate under my heel has improved my squat alot!

[@inspiringmedia3716]

This guy's videos quality is unmatched

[@SniffingOutPharisees-DanielP]

Keep that core tight. I was squatting with not even super heavy weight, and I messed up my back and couldn’t stand up straight for 4 days.

[@pedroveliz4131]

Awesome 😎! Thanks I’m going to try it! God bless y’all!

[@faithfulcoyote9306]

I shit you not I couldn’t balance with a 35lbs plate before. I watched this video, adjusted accordingly and I felt perfectly centered and balanced the whole way up and down. Huge confidence boost! Thank you!

[@danielgoma7012]

Perfect tutorial

[@Cory83904WWE]

This will help me. Thanks bro for these tips.

[@derobertjames2083]

Thank you so much for all this free game! I'm going to download your app

[@saadzaheer3451]

Thank you for this. Requested it and here it is. Lots of respect.

[@georgevl5445]

Really good explanation, perfect form and obviously helped me improve the technique. Thanks brother

[@ebenezersureshworkaccount8947]

0:33 - Davis Diley recommends starting with your hips slightly hinged backwards, and squat university suggests that you create external rotation with your knees before performing the eccentric. I wonder which one works best.

[@ciarapunzalan8765]

When I grip the bar like you do, my wrists hurt. Can you please make a video on how to avoid wrist pain when doing barbell squat?

[@vitaminpro5853]

thanks, bro. your clips are so easy to understand and helped me a lot! keep up the good work, my dude!

[@arjeshkarmacharya9303]

I'm so glad I found this channel. Can't wait to try this out. As a guy with random knee pains while squatting, I always tend to doubt if it's something with my form or the fact I sit in a chair all day for work.

[@sinsith]

Thanks my guy this helped alot 🙏

[@thehumanpractice2985]

idk what it was, your advices are repeated almost everywhere. But the way you move, the camera, and a magic something... just showed me how a squat feels/looks like. Thank you

[@danielkalloo3834]

Good stuff man I used to hate squatting now I love it. You’re doing the lords work

[@BakedisBaker]

The veins in your quad 🔥

[@tommyfoster8063]

I’ve never seen such perfect reps than this guy right here 😧

[@MJDM824]

Thank you so much sir. The tension on the upper back helps me improve my Squats and prevents back pain that I usually experience before

[@OsoWopo]

thanks man, finally hitting the gym and today was embarrassing, tried doing squats and felt like I was going to fall back or forward and couldnt get the full squat down. Ill try this next time and hopefully get a better workout in

[@cabincreekzeke6257]

Thank you! I have learned so much from your videos.

[@JakeMcaulay]

just wanna say thanks for this vid and the deadlift one sorted my form right out was always putting too much stress on my knees