Where to Look When Squatting |

[@MrHartApart]

i did a 5x3 today and in one set, looked up and felt I was going backward at the top of lockout. was experimenting and now I know.

[@DanielDimov358]

I found out looking down throws off my coordination and rounds my lower back. Which of course leads to injury when it happens under heavy load.

[@DanielDirdal]

I see Clarence Kennedy, I press like.

[@Steve-sp4rx]

I look into the depths of my soul.

[@johnpymn9869]

So hips up out of the hole is not ideal? Mark Ripetoe and the starting strength squat teaches to look down and drive hips up out of the hole .

[@ytano5782]

Imho this cue will result to a good morning squat for many peoples.

[@eppene]

Hi, and thank you for many educational videos on this topic! I watch them all :) What do you think of this: when I teach my athletes neck position, I say they should keep a neutral spine. This meaning they look just about straight forward. On the descent, when hips goes back and chest a bit forward, the gaze is fixed and just follow the movement. So from looking straight forward the athlete is looking a littlebit down because chest moves forward. In that way the neck (If done correctly) stays in the exact same position both on descent and ascent. Same in the deadlift, but there it is even more clearly. And the first athlete you showed in Your video has a slight early Hip raise as far as I can se. Do you think this is Ok because it is not excessive? (That is If this actually happens, maybe I have miscalculated) :) Again, thank you for sharing Your knowledge!

[@SquatUniversity]

Yes, I think a little variance in either a small downward or upward gaze is just fine. Ideally like I said I just want to avoid the extremes of up and down. As far as the video of Clarence, yes it is okay because it is not excessive nor does it throw off his balance point of the lift. Thanks so much for continuing to watch the videos! I really appreciate it!

[@eppene]

Squat University thank you very much for answering! That makes sense! 🙏🏼😊

[@Rayan-pc9jd]

Hi Doc. Do you think we should practice weighted squat ONLY if we have perfect form ? Thanks in advance

[@SquatUniversity]

It doesn't need to be PERFECT, but it needs to have a minimum level of acceptable technique to continue. Check this blog out: squatuniversity.com/2016/06/03/the-technique-continuum/

[@markokasta7]

Great content Doc. Should the same logic be aplied when you're doing snatch, clean or deadlift?

[@SquatUniversity]

Yes!

[@markmondrinos7721]

Thank you Lord Osis

[@DanteLikesRock]

Starting Strength recommends a head down position and drive up with the hips, so I'm guessing thats an incorrect method?

[@AtlantaSamurai]

Great video

[@JustinSmith-hr6qg]

I jut my neck out and end up forward lean and stripper squatting. Would “make a double chin” be a good cue to address the poor head position?

[@trapmuzik281]

Dr any plans on doing the squat bible into a video course? I would buy it in a heartbeat

[@SquatUniversity]

One day hopefully - there's always ideas circulating!!

[@randomdudewalkingdownthest8158]

How to find out if you are a outlier or just doing something wrong? I like to look straight down & it helps me to achieve perfect ass to grass depth and neutral spine position. Am i finding success because of it or regardless of it? Looking forward or up causes me to either fall forward or backward btw.

[@zubair_lifts2496]

You arent alone bro. I cant squat unless im looking down.

[@Ravi-ut7kk]

I'll try it out and come report back to you

[@Leo-yn5fx]

Alright awesome! I keep looking down too haha

[@almabeki8701]

Do you think is it better progression in squats do 8-10 repeats by same kilos and have progression with weights with same repeats, or squat with bigger weights and 3-5 repeats? How many times it is necessary to work squat in a week to advance in weight? Thank you.

[@SquatUniversity]

There's not a right or wrong answer for that. There are many ways to manipulate reps and volume of work with the weight you are squatting for a desired goal! And also for the frequency, some squat 1x/week, while there are also people that squat everyday. It really comes down to the person, your history in training and how your body is able to respond to any given plan. Sorry that's not a black and white answer!

[@flight8594]

I look behind me

[@thecastle09]

what brand of vbarbell is that?

[@SquatUniversity]

Eleiko

[@thecastle09]

work on the audio maybe too.

[@SquatUniversity]

Yea I'm working on it currently - I changed a few things up in my shotgun mic set up for the next few videos so you'll have to let me know what you think!

[@evooff]

I am surprised there are no Mark Rippetoe fanboys in the comments.

[@yaykochaves3]

Evoo mark rippletoe is the best