Squatting Right on Day 1

[@Francesco-cj3oi]

This is incredibly delivered information for lifters as well as wanna be coaches Thanks Ray

[@xmoogoox]

Glad it was helpful 🍻

[@oldsingingstudentdougbillf1665]

I ALWAYS do squats inside the rack and ensure the safety bars are set for me at the proper height. Hands in tight is very uncomfortable for me also. It works for lifting off the pegs but once my feet are set I move my hands out just a bit to a spot that is comfortable, and away I go. UPDATE: I worked on squats as per your instructions. My body adapted to the more narrow grip width on the bar and the support position of the bar across my back. As of 4th session of squats (each session 3 warmups and 4 sets adding weight after each set) I no longer need the foam pad for the bar, it is actually more comfortable following your direction, I do the slight bend forward at the bottom of the squat which was more comfortable, and I virtually immediately increased in both the reps and lifting weight. THANK YOU!

[@ziggyz2958]

Starting strength is the best training system I've ever encountered and certainly the quickest way to build usable strength. The books were a good investment.

[@xmoogoox]

Glad it's been useful to you 🍻

[@Sarge_72]

Just getting back into lifting after years and year away - Ray's videos specifically on Bench/Press/Squat have been FANTASTIC! My wife & I have a half rack in the garage and all of these tips have been gold!

[@100koochy100]

UK lifter here, this stuff is Gold, I just need to put it into practice.

[@antoniopudina454]

Sending love to starting strength, im listening every podcast and i love it!! Also cant wait for the katlleball video 😂

[@fitv5601]

Thank you

[@strengthunderground]

Great video, as always. There were a couple of adjustments I see I need to make based on this.

[@raggedy_esh]

Did my first ever squat sets with barbell this morning and I had no idea what I was doing, so it was kind of scary. So glad I stumbled upon this video!

[@raggedy_esh]

The tip about redistributing the weight off the hips is amazing because my knees suck!

[@xmoogoox]

Glad it helped 👍

[@goutfromfriedokra3936]

@@xmoogoox what about goblet squat? less effective since it has less weight?

[@xmoogoox]

@@goutfromfriedokra3936 Correct. 1) The weight limitation is what you're able to hold in your hands, not what you can squat. Artificial limitation. 2) The loading increments aren't precise. 3) These favor a more vertical back angle, which means less muscle mass is being used.

[@goutfromfriedokra3936]

@@xmoogoox Hi Ray, Is there another lift that can replace deadlift? I am doing bench, squat, overhead press...But want to do something other than deadlift...

[@Orlok1970]

Excellent tutorial

[@georgexwilson1787]

Great video. Thank you for this.

[@user-fl5lr1nm5v]

Another excellent demonstration.

[@rero360]

I’ve experienced in the past when I tried pulling my hands in tight I experience tendinitis in my elbows, so I stick with index fingers on the lone knurl marks on my Rogue Ohio power bar.

[@jadoomagic211]

❤Thank you so much

[@horseman3222]

but what about kettlebell swings? When will Rip show us how to swing...

[@xmoogoox]

Coming soon...

[@CoolBreeze993]

Nice!

[@redraider4404]

Should have deltoid at max supination so you are 35 degrees parallel with heel but not in an exaggerated position so as to put stress on the tibia

[@Rizzo2185]

I only squat wearing the finest silk robes flown in from the Orient, and platform ruby slippers

[@MrDeanmfitz]

Go to 5 3 1

[@gil6137]

😂😂😂😂

[@jgbecker24]

I didn't realize Ray was that jacked.

[@donvenardos6934]

I have been learning the Starting Strength Method and starting on the program. There are detailed explanations of all the mechanics throughout the book, but not much on the squat shoes. I totally get the incompressible sole, but as a convert to zero drop shoes (solved so many problems with running) I just can't put on a shoe with heels. I would rather put a 1/2 piece of plywood under my heel if it is really necessary, but I am looking for real world strength so I don't see the benefit. Seems contradictory to everything else in Starting Strength.

[@xmoogoox]

Plywood under the heels is sketchy if you're squatting heavy. The importance of shoes becomes clearer as the weight on the bar goes up.

[@userer4579]

@@xmoogoox But Ray, Don said that he is looking for "real World" strength ... haaaahahaha!

[@cernugaming]

Hi there. Why not flat feet when doing a low bar? Tx

[@RamirezVB]

I can’t seem to find my balance point with the low bar squat even following the exact cues in this video. I feel like I’m falling forward, and also shifting to the right side. Any advice on that?

[@kartiloco9929]

What about elbows during the squat? Do you try to point them 'back and up' to create even more of a shelf for the bar to sit on, or should elbows point down towards the floor?

[@PouloDebo]

What shoes is Courtney wearing?

[@GazedDzn]

Reebok legacy lifts. Either 2s or 3s.

[@bertcloutier8718]

Great

[@powskier]

Would you use the same lifting shoes for deadlifts?

[@brianmcg321]

Yes.

[@fool9111z]

Amazingly clear explanation and guide!😂

[@normanortiz5208]

Mister, I've been trying to squat on this days, but, I have a tendinitis in my left aductor close to the pubic bone and is really painful during the session, what should I do? Can you give me some advices please, thanks.

[@xmoogoox]

Norman, search our forum and post there if you don't find the answer you're looking for 👍

[@jd0879]

One thing I should emphasis is keep doing some type of leg exercise even if it’s machines. Time off completely only makes things worse

[@HooDRidEWhiteY]

Limber 11 or look at some Kelly Starrett or Smashwerks videos

[@lamontbillingslb]

But how do you target the quads if you wish to take the posterior chain out of the movement?

[@domingodelgado3944]

We are not doing “quads” we are squatting- RIP

[@joshgalt2022]

Please tell me the specs of those nuts and bolts on the rack?

[@vwiggins9797]

Just getting under that bar looks painful 😫

[@Surfsailwaves]

Why have thumbs on top of the bar? Isn’t that less secure? (Newbie question)

[@jannevihavainen]

Because you're not supposed to lift the bar with your hands when squatting, they're there just to push it in place. (Thumbs on top of the bar tends to make you 100% not lift it with your hands.)

[@patomania101]

my problem with low bar is that ts crews my wrist up like crazy.

[@anarchic_ramblings]

Shouldn't you do your squats _inside_ the power rack?

[@xmoogoox]

Only if it's maximal and you don't have spotters

[@javi8129]

Nice

[@jim4250]

So the eyes should be on the floor? Not infront of you?

[@xmoogoox]

In front of you - Ben's only been doing this for ten years and somehow forgot

[@jim4250]

@@xmoogoox ok. Im just learning.

[@xmoogoox]

@@jim4250 Excellent. Read the blue book if you haven't already.

[@MachoMaamRandallSandwich]

Not with this low bar squat , bent over variation. Eyes look down at the floor.

[@bigbenpbr]

I chalk my shoulders for grip. But only for the hubris, not for function.

[@bittersweetindustryexecutive]

@BR Big Ben 😎😆

[@TheRadDad4]

Is it true that you shouldn't roll out of bed and go work out? Saw some stuff about waiting an hour.... Real or bro science?

[@xmoogoox]

You'll adapt to training at whatever time you decide to train - consistency is more important than timing.

[@TheRadDad4]

@@xmoogoox That's good news. I am starting the nlp this week. My schedule makes 5am the best time for me to lift. Thank you.

[@xmoogoox]

Hell yes - don't miss a workout for nine months and you'll be very happy with the results.

[@monpekokero]

Courtney fine af

[@marcourbina4890]

Yeah baby

[@ChrisBrunelle]

I don't think I've ever done a squat correctly. Been working with a trainer for 6 months and he's still not happy with me. I think I'm built wrong or something. Or just stupid

[@frankwhite162]

basically, in a nutshell, squat to make your butt as B-I-G as possible! got it

[@xmoogoox]

Precisely

[@Death_Strong]

“You wanna make sure you grip the bar as hard as possible” You could grip harder if you actually used your thumbs…

[@KeWidundret]

The transition at 5:36 is really weird lol.

[@xmoogoox]

Our cameraman seems to be distracted

[@JonConti]

Lol. You were having fun staring at Courtney’s ass then all of a sudden it switched to her future husband. Like the cameraman played his own fun prank on the audience. What a pro.

[@jalynnbk6699]

​@@xmoogooxUnderstandable 😁

[@ButchLager12]

@@jalynnbk6699his brother maybe

[@easyskankingdude]

Can you do a video with someone who has long femurs?

[@chonzen1764]

Just have to have a good forward body lean. Its not really physically possible for someone with long femurs to squat low while staying vertical they would all over backwards. Fortunately, Starting Strength doesn't think that if its difficult its better so it doesn't' advise vertical back squatting.

[@clamum9648]

Not everyone should squat with their toes pointing out. I need to, but depending on your (hip) anatomy you might be better off/need with toes forward. Squat University has a good video on this, search "choosing squat stance squat University" should bring it up.

[@lorenzop.8249]

courntey is fine

[@a-s7623]

Never seen an olympic lifter look his shoes at 250kg lift, i mean why you look down so hard.. Ive watch another videos who explain "why", but have no sense, if some elite for not say almost look up in a 500lbs lift (not power rockstars) True elite atlethes its like theres always a reason for bad technique or not. Did the perfect technique exist? even trying a lot of weight or PR?

[@brianmcg321]

Read the book.

[@PhillConley]

who does her arms look so damn awkward and uncomfortable. never seen anyone with such a close grip like that

[@samuelclemons508]

Show me ONE top level lifter at Sheffield that looks down on coming up in the squat .

[@Death_Strong]

Took 9 minutes of him coaching her all just to perform one of the worst squats ever…😂

[@theMr.K]

Why ?

[@dennisth3]

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[@johnsambo9379]

The close grip will destroy your shoulders in the long run.

[@bigguy4u989]

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