How to SQUAT! With Ed Coan (Greatest Powerlifter Of All Time)

[@thegieseman]

all jokes aside "opening the taint" vs "knees out" literately saved my squat... just that little mental cue revolutionized my squat and fixed 90% of my problems... thank you ed... thank you..

[@josephsiko6731]

I would love to see a breakdown of how that effects the anatomy, because it feels so different and so much better, and I have no idea why

[@johntah2417]

Timestamp?

[@JasperVelders]

Same here, felt a massive difference in the bottom of my squat, as I was leaning forward slightly at the bottom

[@jasonblahafitness1766]

Jasper Velders can you explain to me how to open it up? Whats taint btw

[@JasperVelders]

@@jasonblahafitness1766 had to Google that one myself, it's basically the area from your balls to your a-hole. If you stand in your squat position and try to open that area, you'll feel your knees going out.

[@NicksStrengthandPower]

Mark you are truly changing the game for a lot of people. Before your podcasts and videos I never knew who Stan Efferding, Eric Spoto, Dan Green, Ed Coan, and many others were. You're educating the masses on the greats of powerlifting that otherwise would be totally clueless. Thank you sir.

[@jonathanw4750]

What a noob!

[@fromnorthindia3862]

Zombie3110bd wtf are you?

[@dleigh9997]

You didn't know ed coan? Really.

[@Alienspecies635]

Facts

[@gwillis9797]

@@dleigh9997 WTF was that all about? Another American wannabe.

[@lipscantgo]

"Fuck you, Mark." I fucking LOVE this channel.

[@OmarIsuf]

Ed Coan is GOAT. Part how to squat, part history lesson in powerlifting and all parts awesome. Mark, you Jacked Metrosexual, you're really stepping up the KZbin videos, no one else is bringing content like this.

[@JohnnyWunderboy2]

OmarIsuf Greatest calves of all time, also

[@supertraining06]

I learned from the best Assmuff!

[@NatoElite101]

supertraining06 i like muff

[@GOAT-rl2uq]

OmarIsuf I keep thinking it was a mistake to capitalize every letter in my username... Just to make it clear, I'm not Ed Coan

[@danieldaglish4013]

@@GOAT-rl2uq I am the real GOAT

[@maalikserebryakov]

Part 1 - Getting under the Bar 4:35 Your stance is determined by what is comfortable for you. This is determined by invisible variables such as muscle, tendon, ligament and joint geometry. Muscular Tension: Push every lower spine muscle into the spine, and ever upper spine muscle into a locked tense position Arch the MID back 2:14 The Importance of a Routine Preparatory Phase regardless of the Bar’s weight Part 2 - The Walk out (40%> Take tiny steps, with a long pause in between steps to avoid the Vibrations. Part 2 - Standing with the Bar on your Back Part 3 - Going down 3:40 Do not push the Knees our, rather sit back by opening up the Groin Part 4 - The Concentric Explosion 3:15 The Back must be pushed back up into the bar as you push with the Legs, causing the chest to move forward 8:55 This back motion is absolutely essential to the Concentric. Your back will round if its not done. It is also possible your back is too weak for the squat.

[@mijanulhaque5384]

Dang brother thank you!

[@WeOutcheaMane]

Thank you bro

[@BasementBrandon]

Another spot on video. He's doing a seminar on this side of the states at Derek Poundstone's place and they're limiting it to only15 people per session as he wants it to be more hands on. Great job on this.

[@NorthStrongSC]

Brandon Campbell Definitely worth the money, I got to do a hands on seminar with him a while ago and it was great.

[@TheRealTAKO]

Brandon Campbell cool

[@mgarozzo11]

Brandon Campbell I might be going on sunday, you planning on being there?

[@TheWalsymezrp]

Brandon Campbell Wtf 15 people. SON OF A BITCH.

[@mgarozzo11]

Przemyslaw Kowalczyk I went, there was only 8 people on sunday, it was a great time, got a ton of one on one time with the man himself.

[@leonardsmith9870]

Hey Mark. I tore my meniscus 2 years ago, and only had surgery 4 months ago. I haven't been able to squat at all in the past 2 and a half years because of this; whenever I get anywhere near parallel it feels like someone is stabbing me in the knee. I just tried the cue in this video about opening up in the groin, opposed to pushing the knees out... I FELT NO PAIN AT ALL! This has quite literally been a life changer. Thank you for the great video!

[@jaysonscaccia3188]

I have bad knees the only way to get down for me is to open the groin. I'm super excited because I never thought I was going to squat again. I'm competing in Sept for my first time

[@xStandardTalent]

this video is absolutely fantastic thank you for this amazing content Mark and Mike!

[@supertraining06]

No problem it was a lot of fun

[@KindaSmekt]

supertraining06 Are you guys going to do something similar on deadlifts in the future?

[@KindaSmekt]

***** Is it the coaching videos? If not could you please link me the vid?

[@waltersir2001]

u

[@nicolaswrong508]

+xStandardTalent not really I actually have better form... pretty useless to stand like that these pussies would get raped if they played any sport.

[@Health4Thought]

Easily one of the best/most informative videos on squat technique in existence. Thank you

[@Leightronn]

Health4Thought And that's some health for thought

[@Lennartnieuwland]

Leightron I see what you did there bud

[@jacobbutler3668]

Agree!!

[@thomasavona1]

Health4Thought .......YES, indeed

[@richardha7434]

This is awesome. I’m a beginning 78 yr old power lifter and this makes so much sense to me.

[@Gokuflex]

Awesome informative video even for non powerlifters, thanks!

[@supertraining06]

That's awesome to hear

[@black57401]

Gokuflex U are right bud. Forget the great squats tips, I like the taint and fart talking. haha. I love these guys.

[@nl5h]

Agree, squatting is squatting

[@firstlast2223]

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[@twhiz92]

God, what I would give for 10 minutes of Mr. Coan fixing my squat form....

[@SmittyKat]

Tea Why Jelly same!!!!! squat is by far my worst lift. I kill deadlifts but I have to use baby weight on my squats because my form is so bad right now. I can't wait to get back in the gym and implement some of these tips.

[@chriscripe9477]

Go to a seminar. Very help he help me with my squat even though it's my best lift it's probably my worst form. I paid like $200 for all day seminar with him or something like that

[@leatherface9377]

creatine addict Lol is that legal in a meet. I have actually done this but I obsess over for to the point it drives me nuts. I definitely have a good morning squat for heavier reps.

[@vip-cw1st]

Nothing

[@francoisstrength]

Yea it's legal in a meet.

[@thehalfnam4331]

You can’t find a 200$ an hour trainer that can do for you what Ed did in this free video

[@petercsigo3314]

Man I second that especially when he said we could have learned from bodybuilder how to do dieting.

[@MrInexistent]

I like Ed Coan, he is so down to earth.

[@Benaddicted11trkfbal]

you know you're old af when you call mark bell a young whipper snapper lol

[@sund5]

Damn, missed that. When did he do that :-)

[@HarmonicGrunt]

i don't think you get it kid!

[@user-st4wf1sz9m]

+sund5 very beginning xD

[@radicaledward8486]

Ed Coan plays around with 225 like he's teaching with a broomstick.

[@contagiouslyfit1021]

Videos like these got me squatting. Most gym bros don't squat because it's hard. I started out with those gym bros. I stepped out on my own and it changed my life in the gym.

[@DavidMartin-hb1bv]

"You bent over, and I could hear the ocean" I fucking love Ed Coan

[@vladfather916]

David Martin lmao

[@jef6438]

mad respect for this show loved it watched in 2024 learned so much big thnx

[@jfandjanicegrenier3402]

learned a lot since watching this video. I'm actually rewatching it before my squat workout tonight

[@3457james]

man i swear i've watched it three, four times already!

[@texyoung8609]

Thank you so much for giving me the motivation to start lifting again at 64 years old. My son turned me on to your website and i am eternally grateful for your help. Thanks again!

[@Link512]

"The glutes are a strong ass muscle". No, like literally.

[@5.7hemi79]

This comment has not aged well.

[@mr.andrew_andrew]

@@5.7hemi79 but why?

[@5.7hemi79]

@@mr.andrew_andrew Because it took 5 years to get 2 replies.

[@rafaeltotti2109]

@@5.7hemi79 real

[@gyrozeppeli7296]

​@@5.7hemi79 9 to get 3

[@gjmjblevins]

Finally, thanks for sharing!!! Ed is the man. Blessings

[@ryan_milla]

They actually used to yell "taint!" when Eddy squatted at meets.

[@ancalagon1919]

Best squat video on youtube.

[@Apemanstrong]

Outstanding video. Ed talking about how his relationships are worth more than his trophies was spot on. Awesome stuff.

[@lukehowc6005]

Some of the best squatting advice ever...

[@Maddolis]

So much respect for this man.

[@JohnnyWunderboy2]

Eddy Coan Greatest of all time and he seems like a super nice guy

[@sonic34314]

Love these videos man. Makes me realize that sometimes i overthink my squat and begin to adjust to something that doesnt work with me when my form is just fine, but i did learn some key things that could help as there is always room to improve! Great vid

[@supertraining06]

Thanks for the comment

[@RonMeijers]

sonic34314 True. Squat and deadlift are overcomplicated. Coan doesn't squat with textbook style. Do whatever you gotta do to squat and get back up without losing balance. You'll find out for yourself what the best bar position is, stance width, forward tilt etc. They all depend on one another and time will learn what works for you.

[@akw1312]

True but there is a certain point where everyone can do the same thing and benefit from it. Every one is either going high bar or low bar, that's it. So, I think we can take pieces of info from each squatter such as the squeezing all muscles as Coan was saying, it's important to do that when lifting anything over 315 IMO... But yes we are all differet, yet, we can all learn from listening to squatting advice.

[@maalikserebryakov]

@@akw1312nothing burger comment

[@jaredlee8371]

Hell ya. Ed is the man. Mark and Silent --you guys always rock nowadays.

[@proctorlove]

I'm a bodybuilder but all these videos make me want to powerlift. Thanks for sharing all this awesomeness, Mark

[@daleg.9673]

Great points about opening the groin rather than pushing the knees out and driving up with the whole body rather than just the legs.

[@notsure6796]

I love the videos with Ed Coan! The guy's badass

[@HeightBarbell]

Thank you for posting this. I love how Mark is an elite level powerlifter and he's still paying attention, asking questions, and absorbing information like a novice at his first seminar. Very cool.

[@ObesetoBeast]

Such an awesome video! Also, Ed is super humble!

[@elij1234]

Truly the GOAT. Passionate, enthusiastic, patient, informative, and a great guy. Deserves all the best

[@androidboss559]

Thank you for the free valuable and informative information I live in Sacramento and if I ever bump into you I will thank you in person.

[@supertraining06]

Thank you

[@joshuasiau9461]

You know what, the tip about the taint is absolutely the best part of this entire video. I incorporated it in my lifting and I no longer feel myself falling forward, I'm able to drive up more with my back coming up, and for the first time my back is sore after a workout without being tender. You guys made my squats into skwaats!!

[@Hamisrodriguez]

best video on supertraining channel the point about opening your hips not just pushing knees out helped me so much thanks guys

[@reisslindhardt9441]

Ed’s point of view on his trophies and career was amazing. You can tell it’s straight from the heart.

[@ChristopherKu]

instant pr with taint tip. thx ed. everything just falls into place with that change

[@jwatson181]

I loved the chest up que as well

[@vip-cw1st]

I dont understand the taint thing Pl explain some other way

[@vip-cw1st]

Also tell what u were doing before

[@MrSweezack]

I just wanna thank Mark and the crew for giving us this. Ed Coan the GOAT

[@elliotfarrell2556]

not everyday you see a guy having a conversation with 225 on his back

[@Amped1]

Un real, iv asked countless trainers to help me drive the bar sraight back up and i stumble on the absolute best advice iv heard yet on youtube. Thank you.

[@GOAT-rl2uq]

Any chance of getting a How to Deadlift?

[@NorthStrongSC]

GOAT ed why are you commenting on a video of yourself?

[@supertraining06]

How to Sumo and how to conventional coming soon

[@Fit.Dad.Lifestyle]

I love Mike's eyes at 9:37, he is super focused on everything Ed is saying. Awesome crew right there. I'd love to train with them!

[@ccax74]

The Michael Jordan of Powerlifting ;-)

[@bizeem]

No, Jordan is the Ed Coan of basketball!

[@juvedoo99]

bizeemi vas They were both active around the same time, so I guess their just true equals in their sports.

[@Ianfromh3]

That pretty insensitive man. He just died

[@professorx4270]

@@Ianfromh3 who died?

[@sademl6076]

@@Ianfromh3 ummm that wasn’t funny

[@lewishumphries1630]

I can watch your videos and other great content ,over and over and allways pick up something new too try. Real lifting education

[@JohnnyWunderboy2]

Looking forward to the 'Deadlifting with Ed Coan' video

[@Genetikrs]

This is the best squat video I've ever watched, Ed Coan is a legend.

[@MarkMacqueen]

What a great video and such a nice freaking guy!!!!

[@zayneverestfrancis]

Mark Macqueen Yeah man, can't be more humble!

[@pataguirre9569]

Ed should definitely become a teacher. He has a gift for making complex concepts easily understandable.

[@patrickirish9427]

The greatest of all time in powerlifting and no doubt an athlete of the same caliber as Ali and Jordan. Yet so few know him compared to beluga whales like Phil Heath. A shame really. Great video on a positive note Mr. Coan seems like a really great guy always wanting to help.

[@cleohiggs6711]

This an excellent beginner's squat video. Thank you Ed. You are awesome ❤❤❤❤❤🎉

[@goobgaming9090]

I feel like I should be paying 100$ for each of these videos and I'm getting them for free. Thank you for making strength training so much easier to learn and enabling future athletes!

[@richw76]

Walked out 975 I can't even compute/understand/comprehend that. I've never seen me coan so lose. Great video saved to my squat folder with videos I rewatch every few months. And he's all class. Loved it thanks.

[@alexwood2595]

Ed Coan. The deadlift King and dad shoe connoisseur

[@matcoddy6097]

lol the new balances and what not

[@zeeeeb0]

I'm learning so much from watching these type of videos. I'm seriously geeking out absorbing everything like a sponge. It's so cool to take these lessons and go apply them in my actual training. I'm getting more and more obsessed every day. Thank you so much.

[@NolanSmoove]

"We'll call you Kevin Oak" LOL.

[@keyurpatel8595]

People in the strength community have fantastic personalities...there may be ego, but there isn't superiority, even the best are willing to learn and improve. Admirable.

[@CarltonGauss]

7:13 "a strong-ass muscle back there" hahah, good one

[@deestrukt]

Its awesome how he is demonstrating and talking with 225 on his shoulders like its nothing. Dope video! Great info!

[@jwilde93]

skwaated after watching this, made gainz. Would watch again

[@rosssanford485]

Ed Coan is such a knowledgeable man, not only that but has done it all before. The up most repect to you all and thank you very much for this infomation. Love from New Zealand.

[@ericmain30]

You getting the lilliebridges in for these kinds of videos any time soon?

[@dhillonarshdeep8]

This has completely changed the way i squat and now is not only more power but the descent is like slow motion nice an controlled. Awesome video and amazing channel

[@ryann8348]

"Ed Coan, GOAT powerlifter, tell us the secret of squatting" "Open up your taint"

[@timacedo9347]

Dude the content of this channel is off the chain! Videos are getting better and better and I feel privileged to get advice from so many top level lifters

[@johntrains1317]

"I was gonna say with you bent over I can hear the ocean " 13:10 fucking funny

[@wolverine6562lex]

My no.1 favourite channel is getting more & more interesting with each new videos. Good job mark👍💪

[@TunnelVisionAthletic]

It doesn't get much better than with Eddy Fucking Coan!

[@bizeem]

Only the GREATEST POWERLIFTER OF ALL TIME!!!! Thank you Mark!!

[@robl5027]

"All of a sudden, that weight feels so light because you're set up perfect, so it doesn't feel like 1000 pounds anymore it feels like 800..." Sounds too easy to be true ;-) hehe

[@dompeters9540]

I actually thought that this would be shit and I'd just fast forward to the lifting parts and just watch that, but I was glad I watched the whole thing. What a humble man Ed is! And an absolute pleasure to watch, so engaging and precice. Technique and form absolutely spot on, and I've learnt so much. Cheers guys

[@Stiger1022]

I liked, then unliked, just so I can like this video again

[@bobparker2675]

I AM SO GLAD THERE'S ANOTHER "HOW TO SQUAT" VIDEO. THIS HAS NOT BEEN DONE A THOUSAND TIMES. THERE NEEDS TO BE MORE INFORMATIVE VIDEOS ON THE INTERWEBS ON HOW TO LIFT WEIGHTS PROPERLY.

[@joelalexandersson5336]

Ed is to the left but his voice is coming from the right, Mark is to the right but his voice is coming from the left.

[@gennaropileggi4419]

That session, with Ed Coan, was awesome!!!! Please have more!!

[@thelogicalbro]

Cool video.

[@SoCalboy530]

Watching these videos saved me a lot of money. Screw a personal trainer or those overpriced online coaches that just sit behind a computer screen n tell u what to do.

[@imdoc7872]

I loved it when Mike said “ we got light weight here” referring to 315 lbs. wtf?!

[@5.7hemi79]

It's really light for them

[@TheAjrea77]

I have watched this video a few times and learn something everytime. I'm going to a Ed Coan seminar in San Antonio in October. I don't think I've ever looked more foward to anything in my life !!!

[@NickWright]

1700th like! This was super helpful!

[@BP-1972]

I'm new to power lifting. I've been concentrating on lifting for strength for the last 6 months now and loving it. I'm 43 and adding strength and muscle no problem, recently started Wendler's 5/3/1. I wish this gym was in Wisconsin, what a cool bunch of guys. Thanks for the tips. Ed Coan reminds me of a high school football coach I once had. Seems like a down to earth great guy. Thanks for the videos Mark.

[@threat_en]

best part was the "skwaats" thing at 1:18

[@NatoElite101]

Keith Evans yeh, dat was funny

[@brandonjulio4067]

I love seeing all the other channels I watch commenting on this. Best content, power cast is the highlight of my week at work, you guys are great.

[@GregPivo87]

I feel like I should probably watch this once or twice a month, just for reminders of all the different cues. Or maybe I just need a training partner shouting, "Open up your taint!"

[@cingred13]

I think that it is so cool that Silent mike has put in all this work with Mark and as a result gets an awesome lifting education from Mark, Ed Coan, and many more. Simply awesome. A lot of people say good job Mark for building what you have. But it has to be said, "Great job Mike for all that you have accomplished."

[@victorsimoeslaw]

"I think that is a Metallica song" I laughed 8:08

[@pipsqueak87]

More videos with Ed Coan please! Just got back home from the greatest squat workout of my life and had to give thanks. Plateaued at a measly 225lb squat for my 155lb bodyweight for at least a month. Tried different cues like in Chris Duffin's bracing video but wow… just wow. Literally just those few cues from Mr. Coan (especially about pushing up through the bar with the back) and the weight felt completely different. Thank you to the Super Training team and to Mr. Coan!

[@georgetanasa3843]

Rippetoe fans be in their wheelchairs, like: "Aaaah, so that' how you avoid breaking your L4!"

[@YamanoRyuu]

LMAO

[@alexandrasposada]

Thank you so much Mr. Coan, I just completed my first meet and this video helped me so much!

[@LordSteelCF]

Man, Silent Mike got PHAT since this videos!

[@Exekutioncro]

LordSteelCF thicc

[@danaephia3582]

Such a pleasure too watch Ed Coan teaching things.

[@nielslammens9702]

Off topic: I really want to know the intro music

[@civilunific]

Me too! Please

[@samkuti3853]

Darude-sandstorm

[@veegh90]

***** Download the App called Shazam, then you never will worry.

[@nielslammens9702]

Martin Vegh don't work, neither for soundhound

[@ibz11]

***** Chris Bell said he bought it from a stock sound website. I forget the site, but he mentioned that on either the CT Fletcher or Barbell Brigade video in the comments.

[@bryanscruggs7566]

I love this man so much. So humble, such a guru, so knowledgeable. IMO, the true powerlifting legend.

[@bengamble808]

"oh - my taint is like a conch shell, I get it now...I'm gonna squat 900!"

[@freeman3061]

17:29 - 18:00 BEST MESSAGE EVER!!!!

[@guilhermepinto7]

How to Deadlift, with Ed Coan ??? :)

[@duckslayer11000]

Mark you do such a great job of getting information out of people. Thanks for everything over the years.