Watching Our Subscribers' Powerlifting Videos [Technique Advice]

[@hubertsimpson1131]

Once I stopped comparing my weights to others I instantly started focusing on my own progression. Great advice.

[@mfridmans]

Is it possible to like this video twice? The "unfollow squat university" remark is golden

[@elmariaci7637]

I didn't understand what's wrong with squat university?

[@BO2Letsplay]

@@elmariaci7637 They overemphasise the importance of technique to the detriment of actual progression, and can oftentimes make beginners focus far too much on perfecting their technique when they should be trying to progress.

[@BiigTitties]

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[@trevtkd]

@@BO2Letsplay paralysis by analysis.

[@MiniMaxy]

17:12 sus

[@radreynolds8978]

EXACTLY what i was gonna comment

[@RobbothePanda]

This is so good, I'm always comparing myself to others, I was trying to mimic other deadlift styles and hip height for ages but now I've stuck with what feels comfortable it's gone up roughly 25 kilos easily in about 4 months

[@sharvienmercer2662]

Unfollow Squat University!! Got it hahahah

[@OMAR-vk9pi]

Don’t follow them in the first place

[@teebahh1z127]

@@OMAR-vk9pi why not doe

[@OMAR-vk9pi]

@@teebahh1z127 didn’t you watch the video

[@teebahh1z127]

@@OMAR-vk9pi yies but if u cant take things with a grant of salt u shoudlnt be on the internet at all lol

[@AspireWu]

@@teebahh1z127 do some research

[@annikamensik]

Thanks for reviewing my squat, lots of helpful info! Haha yeah I never thought the bar positioning would be an issue but low bar is hard to get used to so I end up doing a weird combo of high and low bar 😂

[@Wekkerklok]

Low bar is a bit annoying to get used to if you're a bit slim; you could add a few accessoiry movements to build a bit of muscle on your upper back to create a more comfortable "backpadding". I really like doing light bent over dumbbell flys before squatting to pump it up a bit; low weight, not many sets, just blast a shedload of reps in there. Then, before taking the bar on your back; pull your shoulderblades together simultaneously pull your shoulderblades down and pull the bar into your back on that shelf, and keep your lats engaged the whole time when doing that. Imagine bending the bar like a horseshoe on your back. Your upperbody will feel super stable like a concrete silo. Good luck!

[@annikamensik]

Thanks, I’ll be sure to try that out!

[@insane_squirrel83]

@@Wekkerklok I just switched from high to low recently, my dislike of low bar was due to a flexibility issue myself, this could potentially be a factor as well. However, I found the best queue for making a shelf is try to touch your elbows together then touch your back with them. 60% of the time it works every time.

[@Wekkerklok]

@@insane_squirrel83 Ya there's a hundred different cues that one could try :) I used to have mobility issues too with lowbar, but I got rid of that quite quick by fucktons of band pullaparts and facepulls. Also during squats; do 3x20 facepulls and 3x20 band pullaparts before your first warmup for squat, and do some pull aparts at different heights between each warmup set. Oh, and thumbs over. Now I can jam my hands supernarrow real early on with zero shoulderproblems. Your cue sounds interesting; would've tried it if I still needed it!

[@MommaWilley]

I found for me on low bar i have to go thumb-less and talon-grip (pinky under the bar) to be able to grip the bar comfortably. IDK if thats helpful

[@markszeto7269]

Thanks Bryce for your comments and advice for my deadlift (11:44 Mark Deadlift). The notes about being more patient at the start of the lift and maintaining the position are particularly helpful. Much appreciated!

[@rileywayne934]

Hey Mark, noticed your iron tanks belt...great gear mate you wont have a problem had my belt for 10 years

[@markszeto7269]

@@rileywayne934 Yes it's an awesome belt and it was given to me by a former trainer. I'm a short guy and might try the narrower belt one day. This one actually sits on my rib cage...

[@fung132]

3:22 improve technique + strength (even flexibility) at the same time is so true. Especially when u do the warm up sets seriously with the aim to improve technique

[@tannerhanson4160]

Tanner here 6:44 thanks for the tips man!

[@nuuukethewhales]

Every Form-check Friday, I come for the technique advice, and stay for Bryce's motivational philosophy. In the sage words of Ronnie Coleman, ain't nothing to it but to do it!

[@_Aaron_G_]

This is going to sound crazy, but I made more progress in the last year after I unfollowed squat university and other pages like that. Those pages always made me feel bad, as if I had problems with my body and technique. It kept me in a bad mood and mindset. As of I was always doing something wrong. Once I started believing in myself and told myself there isn't anything wrong with me, my body and my technique, then I actually started getting stronger. I know this sounds fucking insane, but it's true 💪🏼💪🏼

[@username70222]

I just found out about your channel and i gotta say you are like a nice supportive dad type of vibe which is great.Appreciate the tips

[@calgarybarbell]

Welcome!

[@username70222]

@@calgarybarbell thank you for having me 😂

[@jihoffman27]

Levon should try a flatter shoe - Looks like he’s wearing a running type shoe with a decent amount of drop from heel to toe. Something flatter will let him push more from the heels.

[@Boots2Bike]

Don't you wanna push off mid foot not the heel?

[@RyleyRehab]

I added 50 lbs on my squat by unfollowing squat university

[@Wekkerklok]

Great video; especially about the cues. When I started I tried to soak in all information and apply it when working about, and ended up fucking things up. Paralysis by analysis. Do some workouts, find the lowest hanging fruit you can fix, and fix that one or two things. Then make your own list of short cues over time that you can go through before doing a lift.

[@deathhockey19]

See I love Squat U. Most of what Aaron says is referring to specific examples, The problem is some people can't tell when it actually applies to them. But then physical therapist will ALWAYS priories injury prevention over weight. I do 100% agree though that if it's constantly in your head and you're trying to change multiple things at once, you're not gonna get very far.

[@santosgonzales2021]

This channel is better ever time I tune into the same bat channel, same bat time!

[@tenavosi6882]

The social comparison thing is so hard. I find following powerlifters motivating, but also de-motivating 🙃

[@burlhorse61]

i do checkout other powerlifters-just for form, not the amount of weight they lift

[@federicoabis]

Squat University is actually really good for anyone who has had injuries as it’s very specific to the different approaches based on body structure and anatomy. Adding weight with the right technique applied to a not suitable anatomy will just lead to injury. I.e. squat narrow for people with limited hip mobility. Generally my experience has been that one advice does not fit all, get many and work out what is effective and comfortable for yourself.

[@jusdon8711]

Levan has awesome triceps lol… oh and his sumo looks pretty good… I would just say to watch that lower back

[@hakarl_]

Wake from Calgary? Bloody amazing band!

[@mickeychan2223]

time stamp :Anika Squat instead of Deadlift

[@gonorrea6699]

The one dislike from squat university xd

[@joannmcfarlane9788]

Great vid!

[@StianOke]

The highlight og every friday B)

[@prateekyadav9811]

Regarding Annika's technique, shouldnt the bar path be vertical? My form is similar in that the bar position moves forward as I descend.

[@kiarabenavidez1080]

i agree that sumo does look cooler than conventional, i can't get myself to switch though lmao

[@cfwbuilder591]

I don’t pull sumo, but I feel like levan could try and get his lower back more tightened by forcing the hips into place

[@dhannassy2816]

I’m not good at sumo but it looks like Levan needs a bit more tension in the legs, looks like you’re pulling with the back. Maybe also reset your hips each rep by starting with the legs straight and pulling yourself down into position the first rep started good then progressively lost that leg tension

[@turslay1118]

I hate that I use a belt when I bench, but for the bit of an arch I lose I get so much tighter.

[@gonorrea6699]

Have u tried a smaller belt? Like a 3inch and 8-10mm belt, wont be so bulky to interfere much with ur arch but might also still be enough to allow u to brace and help u with getting tighter as u say

[@AspireWu]

I feel like I need to try sumo. I just can’t figure out my positioning on conventional. In time!

[@Styxz03]

I’m new to powerlifting, a genuine question, what is wrong with Squat University? Thanks

[@maxfu9572]

Squat University often promotes outdated scientific evidence and old beliefs about lifting which he continuously encourages them. For example, putting technique as the top priority creates the idea that you need to have perfect form to carry out an exercise which is false. Most lifts are constantly trying to tweak their form along the way; which is why it is important to understand that your body is strong, resilent, and is able to adapt to "bad" techniques. So instead of blaming on "bad: technique, perhaps the better question is to look at the biomechains and load management for a certain exercise.

[@jerjsmit6806]

@@maxfu9572 I've never really noticed this about his channel. He covers basic form on mostly leg-related exercises but the bulk of his channel is about physiotherapy and trying to address/correct aches and pains that arise. I've never really noticed him harp on about form, he gives form advice sure but I haven't heard him say something like 'you must completely deload the weight to progress if your form is not 100%' But idk, he taught me how to squat after many years of messing it up and has helped me recover from some hip impingemeny, so maybe I'm a bit too biased to see it 😂

[@inputxname]

As an addendum I personally hesitate to use the term "bad" technique. I think that it sometimes gives a misconception about what the goal of improving technique is. I think "less efficient" technique maybe closer to what we are often discussing. In almost all cases the goal of technique improvement being more efficient technique to enable increased weights as opposed to "safer" technique.

[@jerjsmit6806]

@Marko I don't think there is personally a huge amount wrong with his channel. But it's definitely a good idea to remember that he is a physiotherapist/Olympic weightlifter, not an advanced powerlifter/powerlifting coach. He is a much smarter man than I but I would recommend drawing from multiple sources for your powerlifting information eg this channel, AlphaDestiny, Omarisuf, Alan thrall, Brian Alsruhe just to name a few. They all have different information that draws from their many years of experience that sometimes contradicts what the other channels are saying/give info that is based on anecdotal evidence. I think just digest info from a broad source of reputable channels, find out what works for you

[@diegorecuay2852]

@@jerjsmit6806 he pretty much always presents technique/muscle imbalances/weaknesses as causes for pain/injury, while offering "solutions" to address those "problems" as a means to "prevent" injuries (I use quotation marks cause' you can't really prevent injuries), and diminish/get rid of pain. All of this I've just described are remnants of the outdated biomedical model, which is what the guy from above was probably referring to. "physiotherapy and trying to address/correct aches and pains that arise" this is pretty much the issue, the way he goes about addressing/correcting aches and pains is terrible. First, because there are tons of factors that he leaves unmentioned (i.e. intensity, load management, psycho-social factors, etc, etc). Second, cause' what can address and or "correct" aches and pains is up to an individual level (it's veeeeery nuanced). Yet, he generalizes the usefulness of HIS exercises (be it with barbells, only bw, bands, foam rollers or whatever), with often ZERO data to back that generalization up.

[@naztrecks]

Really interesting

[@MrPikkabo]

@7:30 he seems like a young guy, he is probably already depressed as fuck

[@tannerhanson4160]

Why do you say that lol

[@colbyharris7229]

The first guys form was totally fine too! Honestly form isn’t that important. Ive seen people practically stiff leg Jefferson deadlift 500. “It’ll buff”

[@patricklee5217]

fkn unfollow squat university hahahahahah gold

[@RussianAdvocate]

Levan I feel could use some cues to almost "force" his hips into place, hard to explain and may be weird cause he seems a little tall, but using that cue of forcing the hips into place has helped my deadlift a ton. He also has a cool name.

[@hedy1999]

Hey man how can I submit a lift video?

[@calgarybarbell]

[e-mail] submission guideline video is in the description

[@maestro6093]

Sad shoulderblades :(

[@matthewexley]

Kinobody?

[@evagenesiz7802]

Sumo is cool true

[@sumsar01]

Got my like for telling people to unfollow squat university.

[@jamar2349]

Best advice I've heard in a long time is, unfollow Squat University. Touche.

[@DerangedScout]

Love the clickbait thumbnails.

[@roblane-50yearoldpowerlift18]

Pulling sumo looks cool.

[@brebium7715]

Levan needs flat shoes.

[@gonorrea6699]

Unfollowing squat university is such a good tip!! 100% agree

[@vinayakdhungana]

Unfollow squat university hahahaha

[@earshootersmed2627]

unfollow squat university; that was fair..lol

[@cheeselover626]

Bout to go subscribe to squat university just so that I can immiediately unsub.