Squats - 5 Common Squat Mistakes to Avoid!

[@federz666]

Just came across this channel.. Straightforward, quick, Informative, no bullshit, no ego, not overdoing the comedy, down to earth.. Perfect!

[@ThrillFilms]

Exactly

[@mwdnasa]

Yep, same here, just found them myself. You said it perfectly

[@KiranTaker270]

I have followed their advice ever since I started lifting in 2012

[@TheJusticefornone]

Exactly! This is perfect!

[@mollykate422]

literally the only fitness channel i trust, he seems so humble lol

[@RIGGERZ_OFFICIAL]

Yeah Athlean-X is king...

[@joshua_2468]

Scott herman fitness is great too

[@dominicanthony9083]

Annabolic Aliens is another good one.

[@FriendlyMagus]

I think all the ones mentioned below are very good. Athlean X and anything Ben Pakulski is where i go. Of course, Buff dudes as well

[@MrChrille1111]

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[@NikMetalEx]

These"Do not's" are informative and funny as hell :)

[@buffdudes]

thank you!

[@abhibeast2574]

Buff Dudes can u make vedio on streching for legs cause i can go ass to grass on squats always have to do squats on smith plz plz do a vedio on this thanx

[@shiznit4tothe20]

Sure but this time they were pretty obvious.

[@AangTheArtist]

+NikMetalEx right??

[@skvoch100]

Do naaat

[@KrigRaseri]

Mistake #6 Curling in the squat rack, ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU ONLY HAVE ONE FUCKING SQUAT RACK AND 20 BICEP AREAS!

[@mayneiscool]

Ikr. I hate when people do that

[@mmdzein9633]

broscience

[@nickr4923]

thats a curl rack

[@notthesoap6156]

Bro that's how you're supposed to do it

[@warrenebuffett63]

curls for the girls

[@haircafekevin]

Mistake #7 doing a squat in a Smith Machine. The Smith Machine forces you to squat with your torso in a completely upright fashion meaning your hip extensors (glutes and hamstrings) are going to be shortened throughout the entire range of motion. Additionally since the machine stabilizes the weight for you it means far less muscle fiber activation and an overall far inferior lift for developing strength and mass compared to a free squat with a barbell.

[@bbrockRailFan]

How big are your quads and hams? If you have 28 inch or more legs then you have room to give advise, if not then you are a serious nube.

[@haircafekevin]

bbrock RailFan How much education do you have? If you have at least your master's degree in an exercise related field as well as the CSCS then you can call me a "nube."

[@haircafekevin]

Its important when it comes to working with disabled people and people recovering from heart attacks and strokes as well as various special populations. Its not a joke, its a skill that people's lives are dependent on. Not everyone who needs fitness is a meat head only concerned about the size of his quads. Exercise progression and exercise modalities have to be adjusted based on which populations you train and that can't be learned by going to the misc forums at bodybuilding.com or reading some trash article at muscle and fiction.

[@bbrockRailFan]

why are you commenting in this forum then? You should be commenting on a physical therapy forum designed for people who could care less about gaining size or the like.

[@haircafekevin]

Because I find this forum a good and entertaining resource for people interested in strength training like myself. However, short of having recently had a spinal injury or reconstructive knee surgery I have all of my special population clients squat so information about squatting is still relevant to me both personally and towards what I do.

[@Rawrpwnzl]

Buff Dudes you are by far the best fitness channel on youtube. I found you yesterday and watched so many videos. Really great stuff. The 3 Tips series is very helpful. Keep up the good work dudes

[@buffdudes]

Angela, awesome so glad you found us and enjoy the videos! #StayBuff :)

[@Nerdcrusher]

+Buff Dudes I think it's a pseudonym...

[@The123kind]

+Trazan Apansson no shit

[@Nerdcrusher]

The123kind Well, the Dudes didn't seem to get it... :)

[@kristinab9711]

+Angela Merkel I totally agree with you!! Love the detail of instruction!! Awesome!

[@TheMeggow]

No the worst is whenever some idiot asks me to spot him on bench, and ends up trying to show off by just throwing as many plates as he can on, and now I have to set a new deadlift record to make sure this guy doesn't fucking die.

[@fancyskull1667]

+TheMeggow you posted this on another video.

[@user-vy4ky3dk1t]

Dude I've seen you on almost every weightlifting video posting this comment. What are you doing!?

[@TheMeggow]

I stay humble to my jokes.

[@gsteel98]

I could've sworn Dom from broscience said this

[@concernedclimbers]

This is a quality comment

[@crossofintimidation]

One thing I've always liked about this channel is you guys are not condescending. While they're are exceptions, a large majority of fitness channels on KZbin talk down towards their beginner viewers. For example; when demonstrating the improper form, it's common to see them express that anyone who makes these kinds of mistakes are idiots. One more reason why I know your popularity will continue to grow. You guys are awesome, keep it up.

[@WelchsFruitySnacks]

This is actually helping me improve my squat. I have the problem of not bringing my hips back far enough and kept wondering why my knees hurt all the time

[@martinracz8773]

This might sound odd, but your voice is very clear and easy to understand. You make a good commentator.

[@ButterJibby]

mistake number #6 Not squatting. You can't tell people you lift if you don't do the most effective lift of them all. Unless you have a spinal injury, it is not acceptable not to squat (and no knee injuries aren't an excuse). I would have 500 times more respect for the guy that's lifted 1 week but he's trying to squat correctly and push himself with baby weight than a 4 year long 'brah' that doesn't squat because he's a pussy.

[@ButterJibby]

brockway babe as someone who has also suffered a knee injury that took me out the game for about a year i can tell you, you can still squat if you rehabilitate correctly and look after yourself. I worked my way through a lot of physiotherapy, a lot of pain and after doing box squats for a while (much less knee strain than regular squats) to then going back to free weight squats i now squat more than i did prior to my injury. If you spend the rest of your days thinking you can't do something then you won't, i'm not saying be an idiot and go squat if you can't, i'm saying every effort should be made to make sure you can squat again.

[@ButterJibby]

***** hey man, 185 with clean form is far more impressive than the idiot that quarter squats 3 plates! Congratulations on your progress so far, as cliche as it sounds consistency is the key. Your on your way to well beyond 225 if you keep at it, well done.

[@gainsandglory6808]

as someone who squats 5 times a week and trains for strength, I can say that this is bullshit. If you hate squatting, don't squat. It is a productive and effective exercise that will make you amazing gains for strength and size, along with increasing bone density. But if you really hate to squat, don't do it. Leg press, lunges, RDL's and leg extensions will build you an amazing pair of wheels. I just don't see why someone would rather do all of those exercises when they could do one and get the same result (yes I truly believe that all you need is squats for leg development. Well as long as you are doing low bar).

[@wazzer1812]

i swear if it wasn't for squats and dl id still have back probs, if you get injured it because its your body's weakest muscle

[@gainsandglory6808]

Matt Thompson honestly, once a week for any muscle is not enough frequency. Frequency builds muscle better than a ton of volume once a week. Muscles don't think in weeks, that's all you. If the body needed 7 days to recover, humans would not have made it this far. 2-3 times per week for each muscle group is optimal. Push/Pull splits, upper lower/splits, and full body splits allow for this to happen. That being said, you will still grow on a bro split (5 days on, 2 rest). It is just not optimal.

[@davekooper]

I only recently started squatting again after 6 months, my form was horrible when I started out and I decided I wouldn't do it til I worked out the issues in my back, finally started again last week and got my form right. Though I never did any of that stuff you guys listed here, my main one was having my toes pointed too far out due to my knee injuries. Soon as I strengthened up my quads and calves, everything came together. Great video.

[@soccerchamp010]

a video on mistakes for deadlifts would be great

[@Cmonbro444]

Man, i would kill for a complete instructional video.

[@WoodenFloorsRock]

Tsuchirai Ski Same

[@buffdudes]

thanks for the suggestion! We will absolutely cover Deadlifts.

[@chorlee06]

Omg true! I had to watch a ton of different videos just to feel a little safer

[@Cmonbro444]

chor lee I do the same. Every Dead Lift day. I think people underestimate how critical proper form is for the DL.

[@Jvolt123]

Your advice on how to prevent the rounding of the back helped me a lot. People have told me to just "straighten out" but never taught me how to hold the bar right.

[@EasysquirterJ]

Some kid I know was showing a girl "how to squat" she's clearly never done a squat and the kid threw a plate each side then he's going down with his knees straight and shaking lmao

[@confetti4798]

Easysquirter69420 J lmao 😂

[@raphaelcardoso1194]

Hey dude! I was having problems with squats and deadlifts. Just watched your videos about the most common mistakes and I found out that: on squats, I had the bar on my neck and on deadlifts, my shoulders were forward when picking up the weight. thanks!

[@1994EST1]

"Let's out a big scream, and he did it"😂 some people at the gym came to mind

[@Peter_1986]

I sometimes see people who slam their entire barbell down on the floor from a high position.

[@denisd5182]

definitely the best fitness channel in KZbin they explain everything really good so everyone can understand i love this guys thanks for the videos i have learned and progressed a lot thanks to you guys

[@Denzelv26]

I love being called "dude" every second. Its reassuring for my man card....dudes.

[@TheNizoubizou]

Good video for the beginners. Tips for doing the deadlift right

[@marwinando]

Buff dudes make a deadlifts video!!!!

[@buffdudes]

Definitely! Deadlift "Do Nawts" on the way.

[@frankie6301]

Buff Dudes lol do nawt! Yes dead lift is needed for sure.

[@RealDevanMoore]

Buff Dudes Thanks Bros. I've come a long way just by watching your vids. Deadlifts I know not how to do properly.

[@davidbaxter6005]

I just got my first rack and bench press set, and I admit I knew there would be thing's like this out there. Glad I took the 12 minutes to just watch both, because nobody is above and better then learning. Just think of the people who did these for the first month and then never lift again because of severe pain. More people should be watching simple clips like this. Cheers

[@bodyguard5879]

Squat is my favorite, but always worried about injuring my back. I take my time and use perfect form. Great vid, thanks.

[@chloerodrigues7787]

I am new to lifting and this was super helpful!! Thank you :)

[@BrianTurnerOfficial]

Great squat tips for dem beginners good ass video my maynes

[@jasontran3633]

YES! and a great advice for the mistake number #3 is that to prevent putting pressure on your toes, try to move your legs closer.. I've noticed it helps a lot more

[@MomTheEbayer101]

😂😂😂😂 At the big scream guys let out at the gym. Yes they do that all the time and I find it so hilarious!!

[@MrLive2die]

Huge scream is over kill but a grunt has been shown to increase output.

[@Ashish-er4kz]

MrLive2die huge scream = +10 output for whole gym

[@laplantamichay]

@@MrLive2die yeah i grunted once and now if i don't grunt it feels weird

[@SStoopid]

Great advice! Hurt my lower back badly a week ago by rounding my back. It's been a fun week of yoga. Back at it today with slightly lower weight!

[@baums5808]

such as this such as that

[@singx1million]

I'm so happy I found your channel! I've been going to my neighborhood gym (that only has little dumbbells) for the past year but finally had the courage (and money) to join a gym with big girl weights. I love lifting, but have never really had a chance to get familiar with many barbell exercises, so thank you for making these awesome videos that show proper form of each exercise and warn against common mistakes- I'm sure you will save me from many injuries.

[@Ethanator27]

I get too much knee pain going too low, when I go parallel I don't have as much knee pain

[@Moshealthtips]

then go parrallel. its about safety. you dont get much more activation going below parrallel. some people arent even flexible enough to go all the way down, if they try it with weight.....theyll be out a years

[@TroutButter]

PhysiquesOfGreatness What does Alex's knee pain when going low on squats have to do with going balls deep in Denise?

[@josko2000]

TroutButter fake channel is fake

[@josko2000]

TroutButter yeah hes a loser just ignore him

[@burlhorse61]

i just go parallel-cos my knees hurt if i go ass to grass.

I used to bent my knees forward. I was lucky that I haven't injured my self. One tip in order to maintain your knees inline is to take your hips back and also you can place a little bench behind you. Go all the way down, sit down, check the line of your knees and back and repeat. Don't use to much weight at first This will help your form tremendously. Hope it helps.

[@ganariagente8958]

i just realized...you are the 'DO NOT" guy in the other buff dudes videos ! ;)

[@TheVoicz]

Me being a former powerlifter in HS, I'd have to say this was such excellent information for both beginners and advanced. Even the experienced can make these simple mistakes and not realize it.

[@icypenguinpuglol6643]

OMG I make all these mistakes when I do my squat workout!

[@rokincaid]

I've started saying "Such as this" and "Such as that" while lifting. It has really taken my workout game to the next level.

[@MrDavidTrionfi]

These guys are masters trainers, all the same scientifically proven techniques as Rippetoe with Starting Strength just much easier to watch and down to earth. Seriously I respect Ripp but I can only handle listening to him for so long before he starts giving me a rash. These guys are serious coaches but also make you feel comfortable, like you could bullshit over a few brews with them too.

[@whaleepubgrl9354]

These guys don't use the exact Ripp squat... They seem to have a more vertical back, and wrong eye position. I'd just stick to Ripp.

[@GeneghisKhan]

Hey Buff Dudes, I love your videos. Your do's and do not's advice are straight to the point, entertaining, and informative. It's so nice how you guys keep things so short, and explain things with a clear, attractive voice. Will you guys ever go over the other types of squat? I know you did a Zercher Squat video, but I would like to see more!

[@oxApplePkerxo]

biggest mistakes of deadlifts

When you're starting to perform squats in a good form dead lifts start to fix as well

[@anthonylomagno3264]

Excellent and beneficial information. Back mistakes, chest mistakes would be good.

[@TheFreezz123]

Do not's for deadlifts

[@shad1666]

Hi Buff dudes: I am one of your videos fans. I like your old videos more the new ones, the old ones included new technique and humor. Keep it up guys.

[@yousifwleed1935]

Guys you are AWESOME, Stay buff all the time :) #7 you didn't mention who to breathe, so *when squatting inhale* and when *back to top exhale* .

[@yousifwleed1935]

MVT95 i'll double check. thnx BTW

[@Bustical]

MVT95 sounds like a tutorial to faint

[@chorlee06]

Too many videos tell how to squat but not give important info. THIS ONE SOLVES IT! Thanks.

[@LifeofTheodore]

Do tips for chest!

[@azadhussaini9]

Your chest routine should involve a compound movement (such as incline or decline bench), a decline movement like dumbbell press, a incline movement like dumbbell press, and a fly movement with dumbbells or rope for great chest development.

[@r.b.2958]

i think they have a chest one

[@AvatarAang926]

wow, i was making 2 of these mistakes without even realizing it... thanks Hudson!

[@demiqas9067]

I just started going to the gym and squatting the empty bar is a heavy task for me kill me

[@asdfghjkl900321]

I'm also interested.

[@sheesh_bro__]

How much now?

[@mr.amazinggaming1153]

@@sheesh_bro__ he probably quit

[@ultimategamer4010]

Mr.Amazing Gaming lol yeah

[@5.7hemi79]

@@mr.amazinggaming1153 damn tough crowd 😂

[@ericrobinson1789]

Excellent advice on this exercise! There are more people than we think that still don't know this.

[@ianek6583]

Take that ass to the grass, LMAO!!!

[@jbrown259237]

I really appreciate the frequency of your uploads as of late Buff Dudes

[@GClarke1234]

Team no calves

[@courtlee2887]

I watch your videos to really help with proper form…even though I'm not a dude. You've helped me a lot! Thank you :)

[@xxmrnobodyxx6537]

ass to the grass :)

[@austinbryan6759]

Wow, the 5th one was a really unique explanation and visual. Thanks guys

[@luisortuno7667]

Another mistake would be squatting in running shoes...

[@rudylabsilica2286]

Good thing I watched this, it’s leg day tomorrow! Thanks Dudes!

[@TheCrossfitter]

I was cringing at every rep he did when he was demonstrating the rounded back mistake

[@zcyfrit95x90]

Just what I needed Dudes. Deadlifts Mistakes pls!

[@GabylannPR]

Mehh beginners mistakes

[@frenchbaguetteoui]

No shit. Not everything can be for advance players. You've got to accommodate for everyone otherwise you'd have a pretty shitty, unpopular KZbin channel.

[@Brokkolesz]

The heels part is quite relevant though.

[@GabylannPR]

Don't get me wrong guys I feel you but you have to admit that this kind of videos are over rated and if we are following this guys is cause we know about exercise :)

[@GregPivo87]

Good form and fundamentals are for everyone, not just beginners. Advanced lifters can always use refreshers on these things - it's easy to let your form slip on the road from squatting 135 to squatting 405.

[@SwedishViking1988]

I've only recently started with gym training and these detail videos are great help for me. So I woulden't say they're wasting time or effort making these videos.

[@ErickP11]

Great video, dudes. I agree with the requests for Deadlift mistakes. It's a big problem area for me. More power to you guys!

[@ChillinGames]

should be dudes and dudettes lol

[@Janlynn04]

Whoa! That last tip was super helpfu! Keeping the bar in line with the middle of the side.

[@morpheusjones4384]

Thank you for the information. I injured myself a month and a half ago because the bar was on my neck. I normally jog to the gym in a Hoody even though it's like 87 degrees outside to warm up my upper body. The day that I injured it I didn't jog. I did my 2 warm up sets with just the bar and thought I was ready to go heavy. My mistake was that I thought I could use my neck and grip the bar like a vice to keep it from rolling off. As soon as I finished my 2 warmup sets I slapped on a couple of 45's to equal 315lbs. As soon as I got the bar off the pins I felt as if my middle traps exploded. I felt in a way paralyzed because the pain was so great in my middle traps and above that one spot on your spine with the bulge below the neck. For about 3 weeks I could barely turn my head, move my arms in certain positions, and lift my head all the way up. It's been a month and a half from that, but I'm getting this pinching pain in my middle right traps whenever I support weight while my right arm is horizontal. Does anyone know what's wrong with me? Thanks

[@EEVOL]

Very nice detailed explanations.

[@lanceypants9]

Pushing through the heels and avoiding the neck. I caught myself on the neck. First time lifting and these tips are very helpful. Thank you.

[@benrichards35]

would love to see a video like this for deadlifts!! i noticed on occasion my heels would leave the ground and this helped sort that right out! thanks dudes

[@elmejo9]

I follow your videos for a while but I never thanked you for the help you give us. Your videos are really well done, not too long or heavy, you know how to get to the point and you are able to provide a lot of information in a short time. Besides, you are very funny. Thanks again guys, keep it up! P.S : I would like to see a video like this about deadlifts !

[@cageygamer41]

This channel is helping me through one of my classes

[@jerryharms5641]

Good explanations dude. Hope people pay attention. They will learn valuable lessons.

[@1misticalangel]

Thank you so much man, I watched tons of other vids to try nd figure out what I was doing wrong and none of em said that you can't put the bar on your neck.... This helped a lot thank u

[@Wooohu]

Awesome videos guys keep up the fantastic work! Would love to see a video on deadlift mistakes and how to correct them.

[@hectorflores9142]

I love the vidoes you guys been putting out lately. Just throwing an idea out there but maybe some videos on how to probably use/grip certain equipment . I always see people sometimes not grabing the equipment the right way which causes them to preform the exercise the wrong way

[@DatTrueTruth]

Thanks a lot for this video! the chest and knee tips really helped my form!

[@manngamwangsu2869]

I use to watch their (only dumbbell workout series)...I still learn a lot watching these videos again

[@jarrydee2799]

This channel and Athlean x are the best on YT

[@kanyaakitili9692]

I did the 'placing on the neck' mistake and I've had a headache since yesterday morning. Thank God my sister is a medic. I wish trainers would stop forgetting these little details. My trainer mentioned all but the neck one. I almost went mad for having a migraine.

[@scottmariann]

thank you for talking about the knees going in, when I started I noticed one of my knees was going in a lot and super uncomfortable to try and make it go out. I'll follow your advice!

[@khaledmohammed1676]

You guys have helped me get a lot of gains!!!thnaks buff dudes

[@Jamal-pp7bn]

Great video! Good info! Two enthusiastic thumbs up!

[@otherbarry3744]

Thanks dude! I subbed because you guys are awesome and this vid was super helpful! I'm trying to get back into weight training after a back injury and definitely could use this to practice proper form. Thanks again DUDES!

[@FitnessWithPat]

Great vid! I'll gladly share with a few of my clients because maybe your way of explaining it certain common miscues is better than mine or the visualization is more friendly. The only thing I would add is that when your knees pass the tip of your toes, it may also be due to having tight muscle group(s) in your posterior chain along with tight tendons or not warming/stretching out properly. I'm sure you both know this but that may be an idea for another video. Cheers from Miami!

[@azadhussaini9]

Do a video about the difference between strength and hypetrophy training, such as rep-range, amount of weight (for example benefits for using different percentages of your one-rep max), amount of sets, etc etc. you get the point.

[@anaanas720]

These series are great, helped me alot! :)

[@PlatonistAstronaut]

Great personality. Important advice.

[@KPopParadise2015]

i started free weights this week and thank you so much xD ive been watching power lifters for a while now and had an idea how to do some of the workouts but i like being reaffirmed and given more information SO THANK YOU THIS IS GREAT.

[@jagodon460]

Good channel man,I'm learning a bunch!

[@dudesocool]

Deadlifts would be nice. I love these types of videos.

[@turnerfitness6693]

I just found this channel! Better late than never I suppose. Thanks for the videos! -ET

[@franciscodiaz3028]

I have learned that pushing with 3 points of contact helps. Push with your heels, big and pinky toe. Not only I notice more quad engagement but the hamstring helps on the knee joint.

[@ConnorGrail]

I have bad knees, the combination of making sure to push them outward while pushing with the heel has made a big difference in how comfortable doing a squat feels

[@chrismcneill100]

Really enjoyed this bro!

[@arturoavendano8798]

You guys have another subscriber, great and comic informatives, and concrete info, I see that you really want to help out other people, not like other videos (other channels) that only show off and give poor advice. Stay buff dudes haha.

[@fista1331]

Always look forward to your videos guys. Keep up the awesome work!

[@iulian2300.]

Thanks dude! STAY BUFF!

[@kajsiegler391]

Dear Buffdudes, First of all this is a very informative video. Now as far as this video goes; what about the placement of the hands on the bar? How wide or close do I need to keep my hands onto the bar when lined up with the body?

[@espen1986able]

Nice video dudes. I am New at squatting so thx for the good tips. Keep up the good work.

[@deadmanwsm]

Great vid. I've seen people put small plates under their heels. Is that something you recommend or does that fall under the lifting with your toes scenario?

[@albertwesker8118]

Excellent Advice! Thank you.

[@Roderik95]

Shoulder workout mistakes and tips to avoid rotator cuff injuries and the like would be great.

[@QuantumBraced]

This exercise builds mass like nothing else. I love it.