The Safest Squat (Best for Back and Knees)

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[@loulopez554]

So glad you covered this as bad knees are a huge problem for many of us.

[@Fitand50Formula]

Lately for me I’ve been finding my low back tires out and needs a little more recovery time.

[@edguyrocks5865]

I do all the first 4 now...I get great leg activation over the typical barbell squat. Great info...Try these peeps.

[@Fitand50Formula]

Nice, I think a lot of people underestimate the effectiveness of these variations.

[@Lucky73678]

Exceptionally well explained. Thank you. Very nice video instruction.

[@Fitand50Formula]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it.

[@okidoke4822]

Due to having disc degenerative disease in my L3/4/5, I avoid any heavy direct pressure down my spine. My gym recently got a hip belt squat machine and it’s amazing.

[@Fitand50Formula]

It’s a lifesaver for those with back issues.

[@adegbenroagoro5180]

Thank you very much. I’ve always exercised at home with dumbbells and prefer doing dumbbell front squats and goblet squats.

[@Fitand50Formula]

Dumbbells are so versatile, providing us with limitless possibilities.

[@Quiro26]

Thanks for this! I was a little afraid to do traditional squads and deadlifts because of lower back issues. Going to add these to my routines.

[@Fitand50Formula]

I think you’ll find them effective

[@TheAyatollahofNofappollah]

00:16 Here's my two cents for wrist/elbow/shoulder pain. 1 Going to a thumbless grip on Back Squats helped my elbow pain go away. 2 I've heard of the opposite (thumbless grip to full grip) helping with elbow pain too.

[@Fitand50Formula]

A good suggestion to try different grips. Taking a wider grip on the bar can help too.

[@kerkireos]

the landmine hack squat checks both boxes too

[@Fitand50Formula]

Good suggestion!

[@randymason1441]

As you mentioned the plates (elevated) heels is better for activation doing the Goblet squat…they question is are you elevating in the other types of squats..hard to tell with the black mat and and plates..BTW excellent video

[@Fitand50Formula]

Elevating the heals improves range of motion. You can do this with suitcase squats too. I don’t elevate heals on the low dumbbell sumo squats or the bench squats.

[@gordon3988]

Some great advice here and a few good reminders for me! I’ve become a big fan of the trap bar squat; as you noted very similar to suitcase DB squats but you can load up much more weight and I find it easier to set up. Both in some ways better than a squat for me as it adds in both grip, hip hinge and trap work too. Sadly, need to go to the gym for that one. Impressed with how well you cleaned the DBs for the front squat! I’ve Power-blocks (90s) and I find that hard to do; either my lack of skill or the shape makes it tough for heavier sets. Last, Bulgarian Split Squats (pretty much the split squat with the rear leg elevated as you know) can be a killer too!

[@Fitand50Formula]

I love Bulgarian split squats! Because of the balance and setup, they didn't make the easiest list.

[@WasatchSasquatchUtah]

Yeah, regular squat I lose too much feeling in my hands, arms start to 'go to sleep' from the blood cut off and tingles afterward. Happens long before I get even close to maxing out or even getting any stress to the thighs since I'm long legged and the thighs don't respond that well even with heals on a block. My go to is reverse lunges and machine squats, etc.

[@Fitand50Formula]

Reverse lunges are an awesome exercise. I would consider them one step up in difficulty from split squats.

[@johnbeverungen6570]

Thanks, enjoyed the video. To the point and informative.

[@Fitand50Formula]

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[@Wolvieonepunch]

Oh man where were 20 years ago,lol,jk love the channel

[@Fitand50Formula]

I was getting fat and out of shape 20 years ago how time changes things.

[@dwaynecunningham2164]

Perfect timing!!! Just about to ask this. Love doing bench squats with an EZ squat bar but always wondered if it was cheating. How do you know how low the bench should be?

[@Fitand50Formula]

If you train at a gym, you can use plyometric boxes, they come in a variety of different heights. You want the box as low as possible and still be able to maintain good form. Having your quads parallel to the floor is the most common. To attain this, you need a box around 5” or 6” lower than your knees, but it will depend on the length of your shin and leg thickness.

[@ahmedmustafa9819]

thank you

[@GreyWolfFitness]

I’ve gotta say the Hatfield squat while using a SSB is my favourite way to squat Laurence as I can lean further back and get into a really deep squat MINT

[@Fitand50Formula]

I’m going to have to try that next time I get to use a safety bar.

[@GreyWolfFitness]

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[@carlodonn8983]

Lawrence really intestied in your opinion on this question so hope you reply. What's your feelings about a over head barbell squats? I been doing them for a couple of years but rarely see anyone else,in my gym preforming them.

[@Fitand50Formula]

They are great for mobility and not easy to do. Lots of core and shoulder stability. I wouldn’t think they would be the best for hypertrophy, but there is more to training than muscle growth. Why did you decide to incorporate them into your training program?

[@carlodonn8983]

@@Fitand50Formula thanks for replying. I started doing them about 2 years ago during first lock down. Had to train at home with just a few free weights so was limited with exercises choice obviously. However I kind of like them stuck with them when gym opend I still traditional back squats tho plus goblet squat so they are not my main squats exercises

[@paulmistretta5764]

A question about using belts, do you suggest it or no?

[@Fitand50Formula]

I don’t use one, but I think it could help. Worth trying

[@paulmistretta5764]

@@Fitand50Formula 30+ in uniform ,duty belt has done a number on it , chiropractor is on speed dial 🤷🏻‍♂️😂

[@Ruben901]

Can those belts also benefit the glutes as well?

[@Fitand50Formula]

I think so glute activation comes from being able to squat low and I found by keeping my feet a bit forward and pushing back on the belt as a squatted down I could get lower

[@samuelnavarroibarra6880]

Dónde puedo comprar unas ligas de resistencia como las que usas

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[@ddiddles1591]

easiest

[@Fitand50Formula]

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[@creativetraininghacks]

Most untrained people when getting up from a chair are performing more of a squat-morning, though.

[@Fitand50Formula]

That is a good point; I might use that analogy in the future.

[@fit.30]

अगर आप हिंदी मे जाणकारी देंगे तो बोहत बढिया होगा सरजी

[@Fitand50Formula]

Unfortunately, I don’t speak Hindi. Hopefully one day KZbin will have a translation feature

[@briansbrain426]

If it helps anyone, when doing lunges, I step BACKWARDS. This takes almost all the pressure off the front knee.

[@Fitand50Formula]

That’s a good tip!