Why Should You do the Hindu Squat?

In this video, Tim actually explains some of the reasons why you want to do the Hindu Squat. Apparently, he neglected to do that in his first video about Hindu Squats 9 years ago.
This movement is timeless, though, and if you can do it, you may want to do it!
Oh, and thank you, ‪@joerogandotnet‬!
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[@sabarishshaba]

Our traditional reached all over the World . Thank you for spreading traditional Indian Squat 🙏🏾

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

It’s a beautiful movement, like the culture

[@IGeorge94]

It’s Avery useful movement as is the Hindu Push-up.

[@bluehornet197]

bro indians have found some of the best exercises we often don't use I'm Australian and I love hindu squats I prefer them to traditional squats just cause they feel more natural

[@a8lg6p]

Really is amazing how pretty much everything related to health and wellness, the Indians figured out thousands of years ago.

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

Right?!

[@ForHonorUSMC]

Just wanted to say, your videos got me doing roughly 300-400 everyday, and my chronic knee pain that I've had for at least 12 years is gone. So thank you.

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

That is wonderful! Thanks for sharing and keep up the good work!

[@berserkfury2k919]

How long did it take to get rid of your knee pain?

[@ForHonorUSMC]

Almost at 2 months. Averaging 200-300 of these broken into sets of 50, 5 days a week. Noticed little bits of pain here and there, but found that when I ran recently, there was no pain at all, and I haven't been able to run for about 10 years.

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

@@ForHonorUSMC that is WONDERFUL!!! I’m so happy for you!

[@berserkfury2k919]

@@ForHonorUSMCAppreciate it. Now I know what I need to work on.

[@andrewhutchinson6806]

Squats can heal (and optimise) everything - beautiful mr anderson

[@youtubecreators384]

The Great Gama, the greatest wrestler in history, was said to have done 5000 Hindu squats everyday. And that, along with 3000 Hindu push ups, resulted in him reigning undefeated in the ring for up to 50 years. He retired unvanquished. This is why I do Hindu squats and Hindu push ups. It's proof that you can build tremendous strength, endurance and stamina using only your bodyweight.

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

And your mind!

[@youtubecreators384]

@@OriginalStrengthSystem I strengthen my mind with meditation. Easterners knows better than anyone how to strengthen your everything.

[@hanneskonigwinqvist4396]

The greatest wrestler of all time is Aleksandr Karelin

[@youtubecreators384]

@@hanneskonigwinqvist4396 Didn't know who this guy was. Thank god for Google. Now that's a terrifying person.

[@amargaikwad3144]

Even Bruce Lee also follow his routine.

[@James-oy1qc]

Tim, I started doing the Hindu squat here in the UK during our first lockdown. It is a fantastic exercise; one that is worth doing on a daily basis. It is excellent for conditioning. It is truly a whole-body exercise, and your demonstration is clear, precise, and excellent in every respect.

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

It is such a great movement! I couldn’t agree more!

[@knockknock1246]

How many are you doing at one time? Can you feel it in your quads and glutes?

[@justindelaney4142]

I was doing several hundred a day in sets of 25 to 50. That is UNTIL I started doing full range of motion (I had been only doing half squats) first time I did full range I was smoked around 30. I did 2 more sets of 25 and my legs were sore for 2 days. Now I'm up to 100 in a row with full motion.

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

That’s awesome!

[@hathlete4ever916]

Greetings Mr Anderson!!! I have just come across this channel about 4-5 months ago and love what I see. Last summer I actually hit my 500 reps of this within 18 minutes and love the feeling and benefits. This is also my favorite bodyweight exercise to do. Thank you so much for making this video and I look forward to seeing more.

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

500 reps! That’s really awesome. Great job!

[@raulsanchezjr4048]

Ive been doing these since 1990 and theyve been great! 50yrs young and feeling great! Strengthened a weak injured knee, no MCL or meniscus and yet im able to walk everyday

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

These could be one of the best movements for overall health and wellbeing

[@anoopmb5256]

Its great for core strength than other squat when u put hand back it not only for shoulder flexibility then u body stabilization on you abs muscles by restricting you from fall backwards Then sitting down to heel it not only for flexibility its engaging glute strength . Love from 🇮🇳

[@dr_spacepirate]

I loved your videos on Hindu pushup and Hindu squats. I would like to share a different variation that we south Indians do, or rather were doing, as the traditional training is not preferred these days, here in south India. I am sure they are many in the north doing it as well. It is that you should keep both your hands on your hips. This is to make sure, you balance entirely with balls of feet. Secondly, you should not rest your heels when you come up or rather be on the balls of the feet all time. You can start with 2 hindu squats like that, without resting your heels on the ground and standing just on your balls of feet and at the same time not swinging the arms. This is the one of the variations that my dad taught me. This enforces better balance from your foot and increased quad activation and force you to breathe right and not derive any balance from the swinging of arms. Try it, if you find time. you will love it.

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

Hey, thank you so much for sharing this with me. I WILL do this and report back to you. 🙏!

[@dr_spacepirate]

@@OriginalStrengthSystem Thank you for your reply.! Hope you have a great week ahead!

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

I’ve done this for a few sessions now. It is a bit different. I did notice that more demand is placed on balance. I also found I like to put my hands together 🙏 when I do it. Seems to make it better somehow - but that could just be in my head!

[@dr_spacepirate]

@@OriginalStrengthSystem It is kind of you, to try out and update. Thanks!!!!!!

[@Chiburi]

Thank you for that input! Were you taught to breathe out on the way down, or vice versa?

[@djj3357]

Just added these into my lower body training as a finisher. I'm so glad to have found this channel!! Great feels 💯

[@waseemomar3628]

Your videos are amazing Man, I have been watching you for just a week & I am now watching all your old videos & saw this demonstration too :) keep up the great work, my life mobility has changed to a great degree in this week, hoping to get more benefits from your videos in the next few months, Thank you.

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

So happy to hear they are helpful to you! Please keep in touch and let me know how you’re progressing!

[@bsjeffrey]

if i'm not mistaken, worrying about the knee being forward of the toes is only a concern when keeping the heels on the ground. i think the more the heel comes of the ground the further the knee can go.

[@ilijak.bozinov1642]

exactly!!!!

[@NathanSletner]

@@Isaagain Exactly. It ALWAYS goes over the toes. That’s how we move.

[@a8lg6p]

I'm guessing that idea comes from heavy barbell squats? Makes sense it could risk injury if you're trying to move the heaviest weight your body can possibly move... How it went from that, to people thinking you should never let your knees go past your toes ever under any circumstance...seems completely absurd, it's hard to believe people actually believe that. Sounds like a weird superstition like fan death or something. If your body is so weak it's prone to injury as a result of normal movements, the solution isn't to avoid all movement. Otherwise the strongest healthiest people would be the ones in full body casts. Know your limits, but...you have to push them the right amount, or you atrophy.

[@sajidbutt2530]

Brilliant video really well explained Remember if you have knee issues or cartilage issues then only go as low as you feel comfortable without injuring yourself..

[@chrisfaizon1156]

Now I'm an even bigger fan of yours due to your Ric Flair reference!! Whoooooo

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

Whooooo!

[@raulsanchezjr4048]

I do the Royal court which consist of 100 hindu pushups 100 hindu squats and the wrestlers bridge for 3min.

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

The Royal Court is rock solid

[@AdamBarkerThe]

Wonderful video Tim, imma add these to my workout plan.

[@deepamaddy1864]

even the "pahelwani-baithak" (hindu jumping squat) is amazing, been practicing it for a while now!

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

Those are great!

[@gnoubyaraby]

I’m glad I found your channel Tim This is Hisham from South Yemen Yafaa Very informative and dedicated god bless you stay grounded and healthy brother 🤝 🔴🔴⚪️⚪️⚫️⚫️🔵🔵🔵🔻

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

Welcome! I hope the videos are helpful to you!

[@gnoubyaraby]

@@OriginalStrengthSystem They are you’re a great American athlete and humble that’s what it takes to be respectful and a good man 👍🏻✅

[@everythingbutthegym6130]

Yep! I remember working on the royal court back when I was in the Air Force in 2008. Great simple program with lots of benefits.

[@theJohnybravo]

So nicely done. I have done thodese aa routine but your explanation on posture n breathing is extremely detailed. Will incorporate this info

[@LenkaSaratoga]

This is a classic 👍💚 I’ll be doing it tomorrow morning facing the Sun

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

That’s a really good morning!🌞

[@kichelmoon6365]

Really great explanation!

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ManasiJindal]

Thanks for this video Tim! Learnt something awesome today👍

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

Glad to hear it!

[@custerd29]

Great Gama the Indian wrestler use to do 5000 of Hindu squats daily.. so he was so strong

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

That’s real strength!

[@antalperge1007]

Just found you, lova ya! ❤ You're so natural! By the way; my fav is Hindu Squats + Hindu Push ups! 💪😍

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

I hope you enjoy the channel!

[@rvsam4u]

Definitely Subscribed!

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

Awesome, thank you!

[@richtigersoan]

I actually came here hearing about the Hindu squat on Joe Rogan's Podcast

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

That’s awesome! Welcome!

[@romanmclean5425]

I'm a bit late to the party, great video as always, you seem to be doing the breathing opposite of the Indian wrestlers and Matt Furey with your Hindu Squats, same with the Hindu push ups. I always thought it was breath out on the way down and inhale on the way up, that way you get that extra thoracic expansion with the breath in.

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

I do breathe out on the way down in both movements. At least i thought I did! I think the most important thing is to breathe. Some people hold their breath. Then, Syncing the breath can be explored either way - it’s always good to have options. Thanks for adding to the conversation!

[@robindavis7023]

Thanks.

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

Welcome!

[@YakThaWiseman72]

Awesome, I love it give thanx!!

[@josephsebastian8499]

Thank you so much for this video. On the same note, may the next video be, Why you should do a Hindu Push Up.

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@josephsebastian8499]

@@OriginalStrengthSystem Your Welcome.😀.

[@sergio17407]

Excelente explicación, sobretodo de los brazos y las manos

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

Awesome!

[@dalelight8340]

Thank you, really appreciate your insights on this valuable movement.

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

Glad it was helpful!

[@zgs12212012]

Well looks like ten minutes of HS’s is my new goal for 2021. Thanks for another great video. Cheers

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

You got this!

[@dboblu]

I love the idea of combining cardio and my EZ strength squats, because I have poor time management skills. What is the benefit of going on the balls of the feet rather than hanging back on the heels like a reg squat?

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

It mobilizes the feet more, and the knees differently. Also, ball of foot is more "athletic" and heels down is more "rest"

[@dboblu]

@@OriginalStrengthSystem thanks for the reply! When I do it at speed, the Hindu version tends to cause knee pain after 10ish reps. Guess it’s super slomo for a while. My whole workout looks like it’s from the directors of the matrix.

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

Good call on the slow mo. And looking like the Matrix is just cool

[@Rollanotheronemyfriend]

Thanks

[@anishjoshi2777]

Love you sir, maximum respect to you for presenting, m gonna do it

[@corstemor]

My understanding of breathing is out breath when squatting (compressing/pushing air out) and in breath when standing (extending/drawing air in) - known as "anatomical" breathing, rather than the opposite "biomechanical" breathing - thoughts?

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

Both ways have their place. It may depend more on the purpose of the training and the movement. Non-loaded, bodyweight squats may have great benefit from practicing both ways. But a very heavy powerlifting squat may be best inhaling on the way down and exhaling on the way up. So it depends. Hope this makes sense

[@Pil-Sung-Freestyle-Taekwondo]

Loved that Flair Whoo 😄. Great video. Thank you

[@ankitdubey9164]

Great video sir

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

Thank you!

[@ivanipereiradasilva9128]

VERY GOOD.

[@debbieklose8776]

Wow 10 had me out of breath !! So awesome 😎 👏

[@3Pillers]

👍 when I did Hindu squats my breathing pattern was different than yours. Breathe out on the way down and in on the way up. What ever works - train don’t strain.

[@Anrirua]

100% correct. The squats here are not Hindu squats. Breathe in on the up, like a pump, breathe out on the down. This is common knowledge. The opposite of any other squat.

[@robertsemioli5564]

Nice exerize thanks

[@OOUGGE]

Awesome 💪🏻

[@swdw973]

Missed one benefit. The nasal breathing will increase nitric oxide production, benefiting circulation.

[@johncoffin9354]

The arm swing and inhale really take the stress off of the knees.

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

Indeed!

[@PK-qe2py]

You should visit Kolhapur in India,as it is India's Wrestling powerhouse from many years,and it has given many Olympians! You can also learn traditional Indian wrestling here.Do visit everyone,you are most welcome.

[@jshealy]

Are these still recommended for the average older trainee? Thanks.

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

They can be if the trainee is ready for them

[@bruceb5481]

I'm 82 and just started these. Never did a squat I my life. Ski, snowboard, and mtb though. My legs feel better after only a few days.

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

@bruceb5481 that’s wonderful! Keep moving my friend!

[@ProgressiveDiscussions]

Looking at your arm movement engaging your shoulders I bet it will be a great idea if you did that holding a pair of light 3 lb dumbbells while doing this Hindu squat.

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

Wrist weights would probably work well.

[@enriquecerradamartos2893]

I'm doing that nose breathing only and long time squatting/pushing up on my clients and friends, thank you Tim!!

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

Would love to hear how it goes!

[@enriquecerradamartos2893]

@@OriginalStrengthSystem tried it today for the first time with squats, my client felt really nice after it, the nose breathing is key. Will keep using it, thanks Tim!!

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

Wonderful!

[@Prakruti1234]

Great thing is I just noticed... while doing Hindu squats your heels are a bit high which results in maintaining neutral spine removing the question of butt wink. Exactly the same reason why squat shoes are necessary... really vedic and ancient bharat tradition is the best.

[@AlexM-vh2pu]

The "Knees over toes guy" endorses this move.

[@rodgerbane3825]

show up everyday, nice idea.

[@shahidnyker2900]

Please mic your videos. It's hard to hear on a variety of different devices. It's far softer than other youtube videos in the fitness niche

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

I guess I’m a soft talker - this particular vid is miked as are 90% of them. I even double check audio and amplify it before uploading. Thank you for the suggestion, I’ll look for more ways to improve the sound.

[@sithwarrior]

wooooooooo

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

Nature Boy!

[@ChefRaimondas]

hahaa, funny he mentioned JR, cuz I looked up Hindu Squats precisely because I've heard JR talk about them in one of his podcasts..

[@DaRealDJ]

Here because of wrestler William Regal saying he does it every day.

[@Thejoeordinary1]

Carrying a few xtra pounds. Should I take them off before going from basic bw squat to Hindu squat since it goes much lower with knees over toes. I’m already switching from regular push-up to Hindu push-up for the back and shoulder benefits as well as arms and chest. Get a great pump to my triceps and pectorals from regular pushups but feel like the Hindu push-up is a better overall conditioning movement for the entire upper body. Any advice on these matters would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

Hey, sorry for the delay. I've been away on vacation... I think the Hindu Squat will be okay IF your knees agree. A good place to start may be to mix your bodyweight squats with some Hindu Squats. Maybe alternate your sets transitioning back and forth between the two. Then, listen to your knees. If it is too much for now, they will tell you. They may tell you that Hindu Squats are great, but they don't need a lot of volume to start. It's always good to ease in... I hope this helps some. A love Hindu Pushups over regular ones, btw.

[@Thejoeordinary1]

@@OriginalStrengthSystem No problem! Hope you had a good vacation! Sounds like a good idea to mix’em in with regular body weight squats. I think both versions are similar so I can’t go wrong for conditioning purposes but I’m thinking the Hindu version might help strengthen my knees more. I also like the rhythm and breathing pattern you get into while doing them. Thanks again for your reply.

[@viningscircle]

Could this be helpful with someone who has lumbar spinal stenosis? I want to do effective movements to strengthen and help make my back get better.

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

Sorry I did not see this. Yes, this could be helpful.

[@StrettonRutherford]

Thank you so much!!

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

Glad it helped!

[@suryapratapsingh7825]

Call it baithak

[@BaldorfBreakdowns]

2:31

[@bitcoearn3288]

Nice to see hindu squad 🫵

[@lalagummybearcarrot]

Love your work. Do you recommend a warm up movement before doing these? Or can you go straight from the couch to starting your reps?

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

Hey, it really all depends on you and where your body is at. If you feel like you need to warm up and that prepares your body to move, then that is great. If you feel like your body is pretty well tied together, then you could actually use the Hindu push-up and itself as a warm up while you get going.

[@aravindetagi4008]

Current Trend : Make videos on Hindu & India and get lot of views

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

For what’s it’s worth, I’ve been doing and sharing these movements for over 15 years. India has so much to offer the world in the areas of physical culture, spiritual enlightenment, culinary cuisine, and more. It’s hard not to share so that others can grow and feel amazing. Thank you for understanding

[@charliecox8208]

I’d love to see you on a podcast, you need a big platform like Joe’s so the world can hear this shit!!

[@charliecox8208]

Can’t stress enough, these are the best physical wellbeing videos on the internet👍🏻💪🏻

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

Thank you so much for the encouragement!

[@Antandthegrasshopper]

your'e suppose to put your heals down for the correct hindu squat.

[@ambarishudta6291]

Hindu squats are very effective 👍

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

Indeed!

[@thewoodchipperr]

Just did a seminar with Joe Malenko (and all the wrestling old timers) and he preaches hindu squats

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

He’s a good preacher!

[@heathergreen3700]

What if I cannot squat that low? Can the movement still be effective if my squat doesn't break parallel due to knee injuries?

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

Absolutely! Moving where you can is always beneficial!

[@matchsticklepo]

Most ancient culture

[@LeeSmith-qy3or]

Thanks for showing this dynamic squat varation. With some difficulty, I can get a reasonably deep static squat and hold it for a couple of minutes [ increasing slowly ]. Do you have some tips to progressively and safely increase the depth of the static or dynamic squat?

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

Hey, here are some vids on the squat they may be helpful. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZ7NeouJr9GNd6s kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXWnm55_rbN4lck kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4iyipx7aNSYn8k kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJzYq3Vog82bmrM

[@vijaya2370]

You missed showing the front view while performing the "Uthak Bhaitak" as it's popularly called in India. There shouldn't be much space between the two feets unlike the regular squat. Anyways it's a good demo...

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

thank you for the help and added value!

[@hemji999]

I'm hindu bro ,and I'm yoga student

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

Awesome! Thanks for being here

[@paolosmaldone9856]

Good but this its a variation:indian wrestlers breath in up and out down and not all swing completely their arms,obly open the chest (way up)and squeeze shoulders blades.

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

Thank you!

[@Far7anR]

How do you engage the hamstrings and glutes while doing these so as to avoid a muscular imbalance?

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

They engage reflexively in the movement - squats don’t only work quads. The glutes are especially active in this movement and the hamstrings help guide the descent. For decades wrestlers have done 1000s of these per day and the result has been beautifully balanced strong looking legs. But don’t take my word for it. Try them for a while and evaluate for yourself.

[@peposo7]

where did you get that about Ric Flair?

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

ESPN 30 for 30 and pops up on the internet world of Ric Flair knowledge and trivia quite often

[@hrishikeshparab1236]

So we have to exhale while going down and inhale while going up.....right? Coming from doing a normal bodyweight squat this is actually confusing because the body isn't used to his pattern...

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

Inhale as you row your arms to your chest. Exhale throughout the squat

[@hrishikeshparab1236]

@@OriginalStrengthSystem Okay got it! In the bioneer video he says to exhale in the bottom and inhale as you come up. A bit conflicting info....

[@vincentfong4949]

Supposed to exhale when going down as you are bringing the chest to thigh, compressing the lungs. Therefore it’s only natural to exhale and then inhale when coming up.

[@leomelvinfernandez7380]

“ It’s a gentle load, it Your load “ 🤣🤣🤣🤷‍♂️🤫

[@ron5846]

Tim my man which video of Joe rogan are tou talking about specifically?? Please help!

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

Try these: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGSxo4eNaad3f6M kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZ7Nl417jb2hf8U I’ve been told he’s done a couple.

[@IrishJJ27]

What is a good number to strive for if cardio health and weight loss are a goal?

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

That’s tough. Maybe think time over reps. Like do them for 10 to 15 minutes straight or so versus looking for a specific number.

[@rcruz401]

Joe Rogan sent me here

[@gregorycritch2129]

Does it make any difference keeping your heels down during the squat? I noticed your heels come up when you're doing it. I tend to keep my feet flat through the whole thing, is that ok?

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

Hey Gregory, in this particular type of squat the heels are supposed to come up. This is just a variation of a bodyweight squat. If you want to keep your heels down, that’s okay, it is just not this particular squat anymore. BUT it is certainly okay to explore and make up your own way of squatting - I think that’s great.

[@MrPrentisp5]

What if you have bad knees?

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

Bad knees can be a very broad term and I’m not entirely sure what you mean. But we don’t want to move into pain, but we do want to move where we can without pain. So if we were doing this movement, we would squat as far as our body would allow us to without pain. OR, we could start here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5aTaZKEbaiUba8 I’ve had several people tell me this has fixed their bad knees and then they could do what they wanted to do.

[@akpatil6599]

I notice many wrestler come knee pain after he Take breaks from wrestling 🤔? Why this happened???

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

Perhaps because we lose things when we stop using them. If we don’t move, it is possible to hurt from disuse.

[@AWSKAR]

Thought I had heard the breathing should be reversed on hindu squats. Now Im confused

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

No need to be confused. You can always breathe how you like. In my background, what I presented in the video is how to do it. However, there is no one way to do anything. The important thing is to breathe while you do it and keep your breathing continuous in a flow.

[@mussaratjalal2433]

👍👍

[@David.5.6.7.8]

Joe mentioned it again with Lex Friedman. That’s why I’m here

[@David.5.6.7.8]

Gonna work up to 100 a day

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

100 a day is fantastic!

[@s01925]

x2

[@canthandleanopinion2443]

I used to be impotent then I started doing 1300 Hindu squats a day and now I'm strong like donkey. 👍

[@bmp713]

I do hindu squats for at least 30 minutes every day. I was hoping to use them to replace running but I can never get my heart rate above 140. Do you know how I could modify them or a similar no impact exercise to reach higher heart rate zones like with running? Do you know why I can only get my heart rate to 140 doing them now?

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

Your heart may just be efficient. Not a bad thing. You can always add a weight vest that will change things.

[@bmp713]

@@OriginalStrengthSystem My heart is anything but efficient. I can't run even a 1/4 mile without reaching max HR and being completely out of breath. I have orthostatic intolerance and marked blood pooling in my hands and lower body. But my leg muscles are huge so I am guessing the muscle pump effect from my quads pushes a lot of blood back to my heart.

[@bruceb5481]

Get a good jump rope. You can max out your heart pretty quickly, especially when you bring your knees up high while keeping your head and upper body from bobbing up and down. Try this on on a small workout trampoline. This is a super ski or snowboarding exercise.

[@deanmellis6802]

How do I lengthen my neck?

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

I’m afraid you may have to ask your parents for that one

[@rajeevnaik3877]

It kind of aggravated my fibular head/lateral knee discomfort. It's not painful but a feeling that I need to crack the side of the knee kind of nagging feeling. What am I doing wrong?

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

You may not be doing anything wrong. Play with your speed and range of motion to see where you can move without causing that sensation. And, maybe that joint does need mobilization.

[@rajeevnaik3877]

@@OriginalStrengthSystem I can move well because I'm hypermobile. The discomfort starts after hours or workout.

[@Durzo1259]

What's that mean at 2:30, "Great ROM for knees and hips"? I've seen "ROM" in a few exercise vids.

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

Range of motion

[@Durzo1259]

@@OriginalStrengthSystem You just made a lot of exercise vids suddenly clear to me. Thanks.

[@constablekohler]

Why do you need to raise the heels at the bottom of the squat?

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

That is just how this particular variation of a squat is performed. The benefits are it allows a person to squat to full flexion in hips and knees. Some people cannot do this flat footed. It also helps strengthen the feet.

[@constablekohler]

@@OriginalStrengthSystem thank you, and yes it was the JRE mention that got me here

[@rafaelg.toledo1701]

do we have to raise our heels up? or feet flat on the floor?

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

For this particular squat, the heels raise up. However, you can keep them flat if you want, it’s just not the same squat.

[@karmansingh8644]

Can someone provide the link to joe rogans vid? Im not able to find it

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

Here you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKiVgIeVYrJrm80

[@ravigoud2012]

👍👍👍

[@knockknock1246]

I breathe in and out sixteen times fully from start of range to finish but I pass out after ten or so reps. Any advice? 🤔

[@OriginalStrengthSystem]

Why are you breathing so many breaths in one rep of the squat? Why not just one breath per squat?

[@knockknock1246]

@@OriginalStrengthSystem I was kidding. Nice vid.