How To Squat For MAXIMUM GROWTH

[@MrRobVision]

When I was a fresh in college, I went into the gym and was going pretty heavy on squat. I was going low, pausing, and only gave myself minimal rest between sets. I did my entire workout like that. After the workout, I had the biggest dude at the gym come up and tell me "Good work blasting legs kid". Felt pretty good.

[@xlartanislx]

So you got hit on by a muscle bear?

[@fattony6253]

An ass man? 🍆💦

[@Suitedup1111]

Why do you care? You. Having a plan. Meeting your goals. That’s what matters. If he said you did shitty, would you cry?

[@KingCoCo]

Today in r/thatneverhappened

[@Biggiiful]

@@KingCoCo r/nothingeverhappens

[@arrozconeverything]

"...We don't give a shit about that. We want growth." Bravo.

[@robinscheldeman9970]

Ronnie Coleman is all like "fuck me".

[@whooshbait4161]

I've got friends who just train for size. I've got friends that just train for strength. The ones who do both are usually the ones that are overall more impressive. People who focus too much one just one side of the coin aren't getting the max out of thier potiential. Just my opinion.

[@jakesimmonds5043]

Weight does matter for size, cant get bigger without getting stronger. Unless your on roids. Like ryan

[@arrozconeverything]

@@jakesimmonds5043 dang...🤣🤣🤣

[@miguelangelsotofuentes6537]

@@jakesimmonds5043 there is a reason why olimpians “doesnt look impresive” (imo they do) as their muscles are so damn dense and not pumped in volume, wich still gives you stenght cuz there is still more muscle. But at the end of the day, you must do whathever floats your boat.

[@ftrkngfspn]

Tip #1 - 1:56 (Rep Out the Bottom Positions ONLY/DO NOT LOCK AT TOP POSITION) Tip #2 - 2:41 (Hold Bottom Position for 3 seconds) Tip #3 - 3:37 (Increase Time Under Tension)

[@stephanieking9242]

Keep in mind, the Five stars are based on my needs for this item kzbin.infoUgkxUHHotQRjIQnfuxEeVotlkHVYWH0DXZoS When I first bought the bike I was going to return it immediately. After trying it out for several days/weeks I came to realize it is actually perfect for WHY I bought it.This is not a workout, the resistance is, eh, it makes a bit of noise, not loud, and it isn’t very stable even with the mat. The mat certainly keeps the bike from sliding but nothing keeps the mat from sliding (if that makes any sense, lol). Mine is place on my hard wood floor. Maybe it would be better with a rug underneath??I sit for long hours for work and wanted something to keep my legs moving. This bike does exactly that! For the price it is amazing, it is compact, easy to use, light weight, keeps track of time, calories etc (not sure how accurate it is) but good little product. I am happy with it.

[@aaditsivenarain]

Did this yesterday... I literally can't walk... Can't even sit to shit.. I love it

[@mercury64]

Lmao, that’s when you know you killed leg day

[@DKLONGHORN]

I can sit, getting up is another story.

[@shaunguffey9199]

That's a special feeling.

[@MonotoniTV]

Worst part of sitting down on the toilet is the part where it's too painful to squat down further, yet you know, when you let yourself fall, that will hurt even more

[@donaldclarksr.906]

Lol that's funny, it happened to me before

[@lolcowsruleweeeee]

I really appreciate the commentary without pretension; no bullshit, no ego. Definitely a breath of fresh air. You seem like someone who really cares about the practice of what you do. Looking forward to more of your content :)

[@PersonalFitness11]

Leg day is awesome. It takes a special mind set to kick your own butt.

[@RawFitChris]

Best character building on the planet.

[@pnaylish1004]

I think these variations might be especially appropriate for us older lifters. Decades of training and looking to increase our max has worn many of us down. How to still get a training response while preventing any further accumulation of injury while putting the brakes on any further sarcopenia is a big deal for us. I would really appreciate hearing your thoughts on training for the 60+ age category.

[@franko2348]

Decided to finally pay attention to Ryan on this. If you're over 50 (like me) the 10 second -/+ movement at Step 3 is fantastic. I was doing 5x5 @ 285-315, with joint/back aches for several days after...but no longer. I went down to 105. You know what I noticed most? My knees and back were no longer sore, just the legs and glutes... as it should be. Score! Thanks for this, Ryan!

[@goldenera4ever]

Ryan, whether you make a 4 min video or a 34 minute, we're here for the ride.

[@joemay9607]

He’s got this thing figured out, he’s to the point with short videos and his channel is blowing up.

[@Dannydawson537]

I really hate brown tongue comments fair enough he looks fantastic a little bit better than me but I’m 65 and have a wooden leg

[@isaacandrade3783]

This dudes a straight up man. What a savage

[@MIB_95]

Personally I disagree. I like the guy a lot. But I wouldn’t have clicked the video if it was 30 minutes long. There are so many good channels out there doing similar videos as this but more than twice the length. I come here largely because of how good he is at breaking it down clear and concise while still keeping it short. I don’t want extra padding, this video was just the right length.

[@Pkeane04]

Max Berggren you are right. I like that he covers so much in such a small window and still is funny while doing it.

[@b-lynne4273]

Important to all squatters and even non squatters..must watch! I watched this prior to my “squat day workout” yesterday. I normally squat 225 with my max so far being 265. Well let’s just say I dropped my weight to 135 and followed Ryan’s pause and contract advice. Yes my legs and a** are screaming today. Listen to this guy lol Can’t wait to learn more.

[@poqe6137]

You dont need to pause and contract unless you are trying to train your muscle endurance. Just dont bounce the weight during the squat.

[@KO-km7ew]

@@poqe6137 did you watch the video?

[@valerie.mccaffrey]

impressive squat! how much do you weigh? time to get there?

[@김승태-v1g]

nobody cares

[@sonnit8223]

​@@김승태-v1gching chong eat cat eat dog rice bing chilling kpop

[@billrichardson6344]

Thank you for making my leg day look like child’s play. Would like to see dumbbell variation as well. Your form is always something to strive for.

[@tonmisty]

Brilliant advice. i'm 61 years old and at the moment doing some squats with no weight at all at home and will apply this technique to free squats. Thanks.

[@R3TROSKULL]

64*

[@lambchop3916]

I love how he cuts right to the chase right away

[@rolandleap1]

Bingo. No hyper-fluff about “I just bought a Hellcat!” etc. To. The. Point.

[@775758]

I had knee surgery in October 2020 and I literally went one year (Horrible) making excuses why I can't do legs. I was simply scared of re-injuring my knee. Been working legs now for the last few months and no more excuses for leg day and squats. I love this advice and I will be incorporating these movements from now on!

[@DrSwole]

2:32 I think the 3/4 rep tip is debatable. You're giving up some of your hip extension ROM and could always make up for the "constant tension" by doing more reps

[@MB-uj7hp]

Ask Dr. Swole ... good point. Ryan what’s your take on this?

[@mrcommonsense9145]

Another way to get both is how we would squat in rugby in warm up sets and the phase of working up to the higher % sets we would do double dips. Not sure what the official name is, but you go all the way down, pause long enough to kill momentum come up half way stop to kill momentum back down then full rep. So each rep is like a half then a full and thats one. Can do this on any movement pretty much. Got us warm and ready for the working sets.

[@Officernoob]

I think the point Ryan was making was that people will lock out and when they go down for the squat again they aren't firing the correct muscles because their mind forgot where and when to place the tension. The use of the 3/4 is to get people locked into the proper squat form by using their muscles to keep the bar balanced over midfoot rather than going all the way to lock out, disengaging the muscles, and then having to find the balance point again. That being said, Ill be doing my squats with full ROM and I would definitely agree with you, Dr. Swole.

[@uileam161]

This man is a genius. This is the first KZbin creator I’ve seen that has suggestions that I try and get immediate results with. I hate this man. I used to love leg day. Now I hate it more than postmodernism. Thank you, Ryan Humiston. You are awesome!

[@rustyblade9366]

This is the best squat tutorial i've ever seen, and doing it like this has changed my squat game forever. Due to back pain i've kinda struggled with squats lately, but doing it like this has made it so much better. It's like the constant tension keeps the muscles around my spine tight and protects it from hurting.

[@elizabethblakeley3257]

Your advice has gotten me my best results vs. any other training..gaining better/safer habits + more determination to keep pushing past my limits. Would love a high/low bar video!

[@tidalwee1]

Ryan, I just started doing the squats. But I think this was by far the best video on how to seriously grow your leg muscles. Yes. The best thing to do is on your feet without wearing your shoes. Only then you can feel whether you are driving the force straight from your heels or your toes! You are spot on with that!

[@Blvck_Circles]

You've been killing it with the uploads, seems like my notification bell is still ringing when the next video comes out. Thanks for all the content, keeping us going through the lockdown!

[@zanebellbroch5279]

You are by far the best at explaining how to grow your squat out of any fitness influencer I have listened to -thank you

[@joridouglas5934]

I've been practicing time under tension for years, this is a great tutorial and learned so much! Thank you Sir.

[@davidmace4353]

It doesn't get more authentic than this guy. That's why he's the best. No bullshit, no ego, just lifting advice.

[@wojcik1239]

I'm so happy that I found you. Other lifting you tubers would make the same video with half the content for 15-20 minutes. You got to the point and I'm not wasting half my day watching it. Mad props

[@dionedjericon8415]

I'm glad I found your channel. I've been lazy for the last 8 years since I've stopped hitting the weights. I plateued as a hard gainer and gave up. Eating even when I was full. But got back into it again and youtube has come along way with these videos. Yours is awesome at xplains stuff and different variations, the humor too, thanks again

[@robwoonton3865]

Bro, you're a legend. Only started watching yesterday, tried this today and crawled out of the gym. Watching from the Cook Islands, Rarotonga. Love the vids 🤙🏾

[@MikeDunn]

Never heard of that place. Just looked it up. Holy crap, those islands are in the middle of nowhere.

[@shotgunx1x]

@@MikeDunn Yo that's actually scary. How is there even an island there lmao

[@robwoonton3865]

@@MikeDunn haha yep, we did have direct flights from LA before Covid ended it all. Check out one of our islands called Aitutaki, equivalent to Borabora!

[@robwoonton3865]

@@shotgunx1x haha it's not that bad! We basically know everyone as our island is so small!

[@anujkumarshukla3881]

Same here i tried this form i was crawiling out of gym

[@AJ123123ify]

I can appreciate this lesson on top of how he is serious about the subject and not running off on other subject joking about. Some might I’m just needing the information ℹ️

[@derkrodermond7491]

I could really use some more squatting options with dumbbells! You’d help me a lot if you would make another video on that💪

[@SW33T_Dr34M]

Crom 😂🤣😂🤣

[@err1r234]

@Crom genius

[@yodgetfit]

Bulgarian split squat?

[@joelb.5475]

💯 quad killer! Uses core for balance too - great exercise.

[@mfid9339]

@@joelb.5475 lol a normal squat does all of those things but far better, and allows loading to actually gain muscle

[@wmmoller]

Ryan, thank you for inspiring me to unlock an achievement: "AFTER the first month of weight training, hit legs so hard that the next day you for a moment seriously consider just straddling the toilet standing up and hoping for the best because sitting down sucks so hard." Seriously, thank you.

[@NaturalHypertrophy]

0:27 I only have access to a cat, how do I apply progressive overload if I can't use a teenager for my squats?

[@michaelgaryhall]

put the cat on a bulking plan

[@at0nal]

Michael Hall bear mode cat best cat

[@lendial]

@@michaelgaryhall good lort haha

[@hellothermo6245]

Go to Home Depot and buy a 100lb bag of cement with that I think you’ll be fine

[@RichardBRiddick-n7x]

Feed the cat

[@Ridikuluzt]

This man KNOWS what he is talking about. A lot of KZbin fitness “instructors” out there are clueless. This guy UNDERSTANDS!

[@ethanschmitt8419]

This is absolutely one of the best videos about squatting I’ve seen on youtube. I’ve got a 525 ass to grass squat at 185 bw but I had a knee injury from something unrelated. So I’m gonna use this recovery period as a time to hammer down my fundamentals! Thanks for the content

[@johnbenbow8845]

what a breath of fresh air , honest , to the point , good tips and a bit of humour. cool dude

[@trevorlewis3900]

“Don’t fart” lol I died😂

[@DiskoKDiskoL]

Easier said than done :)

[@7a1z6a3]

Ijust read that as i seen it on the vid haha

[@bernadettjohnston8899]

I laughed my ass off when I read that .. so true

[@iron-brigade]

your TUT with slow down, hold, and slow up along with 'contracting under tension' is spot on and should be secrets only divulged to serious competitors.

[@Tony-pu8pf]

The secret is to let the beard grow it makes you look more muscular

[@simonescelsa]

It's the muscles that make the beard look better

[@nelsonkiiru7252]

🤣🤣

[@abzy2204]

Definitely bro 💪

[@dischargesummary8794]

Because THIS IS SPARTA 🗣

[@Sorted906]

Don’t forget the copious amount of steroids 😅

[@blacjam17]

Duuuuuuude!!! I thought I was the only idiot to do long reps on the squat. I do a 10 second descend and 5 second ascend. I’m gonna try the 10-10. I bet it’s gonna kick. Most guys hate training with me because we do 15 second reps on everything!! I tell them it’s for the mind-muscle connection and they just lose it. Those that stick with it make really good gains and more importantly, don’t injure themselves. Great stuff Ryan!! This is why I listen to your channel.

[@kaburatrain579]

3:08 I used to have that problem. So all I do now 3-5sec pause sqauts make it way harder makes me focus of form. Helps with control also. Good video 👍

[@MrTraveller.]

Luv ur vids, looking forward to those smith & dumbbell 💪🏽 vids you mentioned. Thx u big bro

[@brookins1990]

Every time I listen to Ryan he reminds me of Stone Cold Steve Austin 🤔😂

[@yisuscraist3680]

Every time he says something, I hear "what" in my head 😂

[@dannytaino9116]

Always enjoy your videos💪

[@wearerockstarz85]

Yes, but more relaxed

[@Darkie015]

WHAT?

[@Lash13927]

WHahaha Yeahhhh Awesome 😂❤️

[@mkartisan-8949]

Dude is now my favorite guy to watch for training tips. Blunt and to the point.

[@schwerfalsch1601]

When you cant get the bar up use an emergemcy fart to help lift the weight

[@sachinp5160]

Hahaha 😆

[@Chaseyourevolution]

something else might come out...

[@nocensorship8092]

@@Chaseyourevolution a baby?

[@MonotoniTV]

Weisheiten mit Markus Rühl 😂

[@teasippingguy9316]

@@Chaseyourevolution safety bar

[@EricHart-il2sz]

Im almost 60. Ive been lifting heavy as a powerlifter, and bodybuilder since I was 13. But things are a changin, These are awesome variations, very well explained. Fantastic video!

[@Zogbee]

After trying this method for the first time, I ended up waking up in the emergency room with tree trunks for legs, 10/10 would recommend.

[@Hawk-TuahHarris]

If you actually want to learn, no BS, take this guys advice. I had to pay thousands to learn the “secrets” of the pros…..and this guy is giving it away in these videos. Truly awesome

[@Ben-bj1oz]

Just remember ur muscles don’t know what weight ur lifting, they only know how much tension ur putting on it

[@mrsugar2352]

Anddd More weight more tension

[@HAL-dm1eh]

All things being the same, the only way you increase tension is to increase weight. This causes a reaction that increases strength (through a multitude of ways). But muscles also react to TIME under tension, and the metabolic reaction is pure hypertrophy, could be, but not necessarily at all, strength as well.

[@tensegritywill]

So true. I could never get my lats to fire until I consciously squeezed them while rowing light weight. You decide the tension levels. Many people don't get this concept.

[@echevarriawilson]

Hell yeah! Those pauses really help when training for power lifting. Those 10 sec down and 10 sec up will put you in another dimension of pain. 100% recommend it!

[@hawkie333]

Deep pistol squats increased everything, including my run time. I think I’m more pain free and stronger since the COVID shut the gym down.

[@karychannon1675]

Agreed

[@pp-8829]

Thanks!

[@jasoncurtis4515]

Definitely want to see smith machine options. My only option at my current gym. Love the content! Keep it coming.

[@jasonbaker7284]

Same here. Have a rack at home, but when I am on the road smith machine and dumbells are it.

[@allisonfalin8854]

Started doing this after a SI injury and it is far more helpful than trying to push the PR. I find I will be able to maintain this well into my 60s far better than a heavy squat. 😊

[@glennbrown7477]

I've had to re-do every workout after watching these! Great stuff, thank you!

[@marc416]

Exactly. These videos give me a different perspective on growth. Change your rep positioning and slow down for time under tension.

[@davidtaylor-ev5cj]

Ryan H. I think you're the Dopest Dude on u tube. As an older guy who is experienced in lifting your content. Has given me a better way to get through my training sessions. Thanks a Million for sharing your gift. And salute keep up the good work. Its definitely appreciated....

[@Bazzworkout]

I can feel my legs growing just watching this !

[@JeremyBarbell]

Damn you Ryan. I lowered the weight a little and did squats without locking out and holy shut it makes a huge difference. The constant TUT really makes you feel it in the quads especially.

[@yjmsrv]

Yes, do the combo video! Please! Also- this was a really really informative video- love the ¾ squat with no rest on top- great idea to maintain tension! Now my weak squat will be just with the bar alone! Glad I work out at home and no one will see that!

[@GattoriSancho]

I wish I had known this years ago. It really makes a world of difference.

[@mattfr11]

I would love to see some Smith machine stuff. I bought one when the quarantine hit.

[@rijulranjan8514]

Nate Raul-Law sell it and get a power rack

[@Croissantrophy.meme.channel]

Why?

[@medicoandyou8710]

6 mins full of learning and no bullshit. THANKYOU. short and crisp.

[@shadowarena]

Athlean-X's shoulder video and Humiston with another leg training vid is the training motivation I needed today. #leggains

[@Dudecifer]

Same here, just watching makes me want to go to the gym now!

[@BloopsnBleeps]

@Walonzo Santana Yup, I stopped watching him once he brought Jesse into them having 4 minute intros.

[@JedemPoKucama]

The only 2 guys I follow for real

[@JedemPoKucama]

@Walonzo Santana some people want a scientific explanation about a certain exercise and how does it affect a certain muscle..I respect that about AthleanX

[@Nonakame]

Pretty much just these two now, but I skip thru some of Jeff's tbh. Also, Smashwerks for rehab, mobwod stuff.

[@staciphelps4034]

Yes! Would love to see all of your squat variations. Also if you haven’t done it already - some tips to hit quads. I don’t know if I’m just not firing them or what but I struggle with hitting them effectively.

[@colinsweller]

When I didnt have access to a bar I implemented this type of squatting, I was doing the 30 down air squat workout just normal pace but then would do 3-4 sets tempo like this till damn near failure...and to my surprise I actually got some growth out of my quads and now have access to a bar, I crippled myself already lol.

[@frqsterling9630]

Colin Weller alphadestiny fan

[@claudiamarianidamato9499]

Exactly. Finally someone says it. Everyone who locks out at the top I see has minimal leg development

[@satwoods4]

I grabbed my 2year old, picked her up and did a couple of sets,I made gains and she had fun!💪🏿😁

[@531ff]

Reef Atwoods gains!

[@johndim11]

Leroy! When I ask you who the Master is.........

[@satwoods4]

@@johndim11 😂😂

[@jordanduran1726]

sho' 'nuff.

[@junkyard-p1s]

If the shades weren't drawn someone probably reported you for child abuse.

[@joshtruelove4910]

Bravo. I've been preaching pause squats since I started using them. My legs and my strength level just exploded.

[@martinkevill8853]

I agree with all this. I've been training for about 28 years. Doing slow squats with a light weight will still make my legs feel wobbly and weak as much as heavy and fast..🙂👍❤🇬🇧

[@fareedrahman9261]

The only fitness tutorial I’ve ever watched from beginning to end! Great video. 🙏🏾

[@Oh6Torch]

I’m trying this. The 1st sessions needed 5 days to recover. The next 3 days. I’m down to 2 now. I’m adding 2.5 lbs on each side every session. I hope to do two 45s for 100 reps one day.

[@saggypants4]

Lmao good luck

[@manillagorilla1986]

So did you reach your goal?

[@Oh6Torch]

@@manillagorilla1986 hell no. I couldn’t get past 25 lbs. no matter how much I waited I always hit a wall around 70 something reps. I’d rack it before I got hurt. Lots of trembling and shaking beforehand. Lol!

[@freddie_connor9202]

@@Oh6Torch did you see leg gains?

[@Oh6Torch]

@@freddie_connor9202 just leg definition. A stricter diet, more calories, and more sleep could have yielded better results. As said above, I never hit the 45s.

[@saltrock9642]

Did a cable exercise to but didn’t connect with like last week so I changed it up just a tad and reconnected. Since watching Ryan I leave the gym all confused at how I can abuse myself like that and love it. 💪

[@beneynon9732]

Ryan... THANK YOU!!! I have struggled with lower back pain after every leg work out.. I put all of your points together for my workout today... No pain and best pump I've had for ages!! Even with a ruptured ACL!!! SUBSCRIBED!!!

[@coreygish7516]

Love how plain and simple you teach. It just makes sense.

[@hanspaul8591]

Ryan keep them coming. Appreciate it man.

[@damien4452]

It doesn't matter to me how long the video is, I will still watch it. I have been trying to get big for a few years now. I have come to find your tips to be really helpful. I'm finally starting to see muscle growth.

[@CaneFu]

Not only have I adopted your form to make squats harder but I have also instructed my girlfriend to repeatedly slap me across the face and trained my cat to attack my ankles while I squat; the harder the better.

[@anujkumarshukla3881]

One of the best videos i have seen in years for legs distruction..complete anhilation

[@D-OveRMinD]

"grab his little bastard ass, throw him over your shoulders, and get after it" lol...wise words. Also, "F*ck, f*ck, f*ck, don't fart, f*ck." I died.

[@JoonieG3]

I definitely would like to see a squat variation video. I would also love to see an extensive lunge variation video explaining what every variation targets. I've seen lunge variation videos but none explaining what they target exactly. You speak my language and I really get a lot out of your videos. You explain in a way that I easily understand and I appreciate you brotha!!!

[@sd91499]

Hey thanks for this awesome video! I've been squatting a lot recently trying to get my legs to grow and have been focusing way more on form than weight. After a few months of doing it though it gets a little boring even with seeing progress so using these different variations will hopefully add some fun back into the mix

[@jlucas1]

Yes. Would love to see all the squat variations please. Your tips are some of the most helpful I have had in years especially now at 49 where its all about challenge, burn, variation and contraction and never about weight or ego....unless you want to really embarrass yourself and tear something off. I might of been that guy too once. ;) Great content!

[@12breacher82]

I never squatted until a few years ago, and now I do it as often as possible. I almost can’t do any workout without first doing a squat variation first. My knees are bad with cartilage damage and tendonitis (thanks, Army) but I still get it done under control, adjusting weight, sleeves/wraps, etc. It’s my favorite lift by far.

[@petershelton]

Thx for your service

[@jakevaloff]

Short, and to the point. Were most of the points things I've heard before, sure. But usually practice on other moved like curls and military. I've never really thought of 10 second counts on squats OR holding at the bottom, this guy isn't afraid to say lower the weight, be honest about time under tension, and EMBRACE THE SUCK! Really, no shoes? That was news, but makes sense. Great take on squats, love the 6 minute takes as well.

[@ytano5782]

From my experience as a Oly Lifter: not everybody is able to do deep squats without lifter. Sometimes the mobility is not the problem, it is the center point of balance, because of the body structure.

[@Yabuddy53]

YT Ano yup I agree, I can only do low bar squats because high bar for me just kills my knees, the load is too far over them.

[@ytano5782]

Nelson Everyone can do the highbar squats. Also more advanced excercises like the snatch, clean & jerk, which need much more mobility. But the effort is different for people with „not optimal“ proportion. Often a trainer and weeks or month of intense mobility training is needed.

[@mrlarrybobjr]

Uh what? Every human who is not crippled can squat down muscles needed to stand back up are purely a strength issue not body type. Body shape yes. But not body type. If you can’t squat your butt to your ankles you need to forego the weights and just do body weight squats until you can go all the way down and all the way back up. Then and only then should you think about adding weight. 100 a day for a year will do the trick.

[@Yabuddy53]

@@ytano5782 of course i CAN do them i just choose not to. i wasn't being literal. Doing high bar tends to hurt my knees, low bar does not. That's all I meant.,

[@jacobjimenez2085]

Yeah I agree with this, I used to have no issues with mobility than I broke my ankle and now whenever I don’t use lifters i have some slight trouble but I know over time I’tl get better

[@jbergene]

I found Ryans channel about 2 months ago. And i'm totally obsessed by this light weight, constant load high rep training. Been sore every time and its EASY to hit every muscle without putting on injury. from 120kg squat to 40kg, those 40kg are so insane more effective. Bench press: trained 10 reps at 90kg, now I train at 50kg and downwards. Those 18 year olds look at me and are happy they lift so much compared to big me. whatever :) And does it work? Hell yes Im also doing road cycling and literally upped my average km/h by 1.5 already, and the milk tolerance level is increased by several hundred percents.

[@GainsorGainz]

Great tips!! I did squats and did 5 seconds down and 3 seconds up with consistent tension and it destroyed my legs. Had them shaking at the end of my sets.

[@Housemusic90]

How many reps and sets did you do?

[@sweatyskunks2378]

By far the easiest and best tips and advice ever

[@j.a4923]

As a pro athlete I have no cartilage on my right knee anymore but I still squat not this low,If you have knee problems be careful use a box,same affect no your body 💯

[@j.a4923]

AA Michaels nah not because off poor technique I play rugby and us rugby players have this injury from how we play,speed power different ankles jumping pushing positions that humans are not made to be in and also the contact,most players are over 100kgs running and doing all I’m training and games so it does take a told on the body iv had knee injury 2broken Achilles ,tear groin ,broken cheek bones,broken arm,stress fracture,but will not change it for anything,all I’m saying it’s you gotta manage with training like for example squats don’t do it too low if you don’t want to damage your knee listen to your body 💯

[@Mark-fx9jh]

Love to see you full squat video. Plan to try the 4 steps you mentioned. I’m 56 years old - work out 6 days week but having hard time recapturing strength from 20/30’s.

[@bullerd82]

Three dislikes have come from chicken legs who skip leg day

[@TraumaER]

They don't even have a leg day. You can't something that doesn't exist.

[@bullerd82]

R J show us this 500 pound squat hun

[@JoeyCentral]

Or maybe it’s because guys like this spout bullshit information and pretend like you can’t build muscle while building strength. Show me skinny guys with no muscle squatting 315 or 405. Idiot bodybuilders their drug stacks must have some sort of negative effect to their brain.

[@eclipsewrecker]

bullerd82 a 500 pound squat is pretty easy to achieve.

[@benextinction__144]

@@JoeyCentral Derek Ng is a very top powerlifter who looks very skinny to be that, squatting 375. Of course you can build muscle while strength training, but it doesnt cause as much hypertrophy (growth) due to less metabolic stress, less time under tension because of lower volume etc. Powerlifting training for things like bench you reduce R.O.M to increase weight, as Ryan Humiston explains here: lower the weight and increase ROM which will stress more muscle fibers and increase hypertrophy. Its science, not just drugs. Funny how you call them idiots when you've just made yourself look like one.

[@rajlutchman7792]

hey man, keep doing what you are doing. People switch off with long vids. you got it figured out

[@uyt2009]

Doing squats to the song "Flower (Bring Sally Up)" my Moby is a great method as well.

[@anisashrafi3858]

Hi Ryan, greetings from Montreal, Quebec, Canada! An absolutely incredible informative mind blowing squat video! Keep up the amazing work!

[@mesidye]

the "berry" bottom is where i'll be after trying the TUT 10 sec technique

[@andrewbrown6462]

Just found your channel! Thanks. Slow, lighter weights and seeing growth. Perfect. I’m a cyclist, and unless I’m on a track being able to push smaller weights many more times is key

[@carpediemstrong]

Great vids, enjoy your take on the movements. What’s that T-shirt brand you’re wearing?

[@mrt1430]

Need to know too

[@rang123yea5]

I've asked that before he doesn't answer, maybe he's holding out for sponsorship

[@RyanHumiston]

That one was Tommy John.

[@nathanwoods1810]

No offense but his vids are more than a damn t shirt...get in shape..ask him about pushin weight. ..omg

[@Tobinator127]

Nathan Woods chill dude

[@doomguy_1993]

I've had to scrap everything I know and leave my ego behind in favour of lighter weight and slower/higher reps, I've never felt bigger or healthier, I'm not shifting numbers so maybe not as strong as before but I could care less. So glad I stumbled upon this channel 💪🏼

[@MrVinkho]

I came here to see a video on improving my squats, and I left having watched a horror show...

[@michaelwithrow331]

Ryan-I’m 61 and have been squatting since college. Same routine because it has worked so well for 40 years (eye roll). But now I realize that my form is suffering (225 - 3 sets of 5) and have thinking about the end of squatting for safety and better outcomes. Have you really seen as good/better results with the 10 second negative and positive routine….with a dramatically lower weight? Good stuff thanks! Mike

[@Mizzjnbhc]

Love it! Had to send this to my friend that gives me shit for not squatting heavy. I’m all about my form Melissa... 😂

[@sabertoothwallaby2937]

Awesome! Found this video/channel today and I love it because it's honest and direct.