Zercher Variations that Make You STRONGER

[@virenderkumar6539]

Zercher Deadlift with bottom positionis not a stupid idea.. Its improve our Mobility , Flexibility and strength in bottom lift

[@shellytanner]

It's dumb. Like a circus act. Absolutely the worst lift ever dreamed up.

[@danielbalboni6804]

​@shellytanner nope. It helped pushed pass my deadlift plateau. Just use proper technique.

[@Josiah04]

@@shellytanner average glassback commenter 🥱

[@jahimuddin2306]

@@shellytanner, Just too weak.

[@MohamedMohamed-by5iy]

Zercher squat is my favorite Squat variation 💪🏻it's so underrated.

[@TheStrengthClassroom]

Very very underrated and underappreciated

[@knowthyself1981]

​@TheStrengthClassroom how come zercher deadlift are not safe from the floor? Is it more risky for the lower back?

[@Corey-iz5fn]

My shoulder is fuct that is all I do I only have 145 lbs. So some days I will do a painful set of 3*40 or 6*20

[@markceaser8073]

I have to laugh. I used to be in consumer ice production, throwing around 40# bags all day long. The sandbag carry/Zercher lift is exactly how I'd get bags coming out of the feeder and stack. You try any other way, you're burned out inside of 2 hours, no matter what your age. And I was 57 at the time. Zerchers...outstanding for ju jitsu too. Thank you.

[@TheStrengthClassroom]

Just be careful not to overdo searchers. The constant stress on the bicep can be fairly stressful on that area. Especially if you are doing jiu jitsu or any kind of grappling/combat sports

[@markceaser8073]

@@TheStrengthClassroom thank you for your insight. I train Daito Ryu Aikijujitsu, which is not really a power martial art. It is very much finesse and projection. I've come from a powerlifting background, primarily for my ice hockey, and don't lift for power anymore. The Zerchers help with the hip flexibility, for sure.

[@Geminias]

I never even considered marching with the bar in place like that... video gets a thumbs up for that alone.

[@TheStrengthClassroom]

It's good if you don't have alot of space

[@hunterh889]

High rep zercher lunges are brutal man, I did 3X20 with 135 and I was sore for a few days lmao!

[@TheStrengthClassroom]

Yes they are!

[@azvazch]

May God have mercy on you, because lunges wont.

[@Jacked_R_Us]

Can agree the Zercher split squat tears my glutes up it's great

[@TheStrengthClassroom]

Id agree with that x 1000

[@Psupower250]

One of my favorite garage sessions is 1k ft zercher carries. Load up 225 and as many sets as it takes to go that far. 4-6 total drops usually. End with strict zercher lunges for 50-100 total per legs. Everything from the traps to calves getting hit 😊

[@TheStrengthClassroom]

Sounds brutal brother. I might just try that

[@MK-zf6or]

hey man, u still doing em? what benefits would you say you got from the zercher carries?

[@andrew38617]

The Zercher Deadlift transfers immediately to Atlas Stone Lifting and Daki Age (judo throw, used in mma, where you lift your opponent when he has his legs around your neck and shoulders and then you smash and crush him to the ground.. )

[@TheStrengthClassroom]

Good assessment Andrew

[@snaxman]

I learnt about the zercher exercises from watching the bloatgod KYRIAKOS KAPAKOULAK! I then searched them up and came across your video. Thank you so much for this excellent video and information!!! I have a question, does doing this put excessive strain on your elbow joints? especially with heavier weights

[@TheStrengthClassroom]

No more than a barbell would put strain on your back

[@snaxman]

@@TheStrengthClassroom Great, thank you!

[@siggeek503]

I love doing zerchers but its difficult in the beginning to get comfortable enough. At first i used a pad to make it softer. However that threw off the position Since you get tilted forward. My solution to this have been to wrap a small towel around the bar and i still do that. I Will continue doing so til i can lift the bar without it. Hoped this helped.

[@SIickTurtIe]

2:33 any experience with those Zercher harnesses? Would using this piece of equipment or something similar make a better case for Zerchers as a main squat lift, or are those things BS?

[@TheStrengthClassroom]

Yes I have one called a powerpohl and ironically I do not use it as a zercher harness.

[@luq5106]

Great video! I started doing zercher squat, feels really good in my back but my arms hurt badly. Cannot use much weight because of that, how to deal with it?

[@TheStrengthClassroom]

You will almost need to build up a tolerance. I think of grabbing my hands really tight. Curling really tight and making sure my upper back and core remain tight as well. Its like doing a back/front squat but you are keeping your muscles tight in a different way. Good luck buddy. Let me know how it goes.

[@clarity2115]

im 6'1 with long fermurs, zercher squats have been a game changer because I had to lean over so much to get depth with back squats

[@TheStrengthClassroom]

Nice! Glad you found something that works.

[@Marco-bp4nt]

Exact same height and same situation. I don't do back squats anymore just zerchers

[@jasonn668]

I never thought to use the fat grips for my elbows, that’s a brilliant idea!

[@TheStrengthClassroom]

Ya I like it for ppl who can't endure the sharpness of the bar

[@jasonwelsh417]

Zercher carries with a heavy sandbag every day made a huge difference for me. Zercher squats are my favorite squat.

[@TheStrengthClassroom]

Those are money!

[@Dispensationalism]

Jason What exactly got huge different

[@shotokankaratedude89]

I just started doing zercher lifts. I personally really feel the zercher goodmorning and it works my posterior chain. I also do normal goodmornings once a week

[@TheStrengthClassroom]

I love zercher good mornings. I perform them much differently than I did in this video

[@MT-hy6pr]

Using fat grips to protect the elbows for heavy zerchers - genius!

[@TheStrengthClassroom]

Glad you learned something

[@darronrbrown_]

I was wondering why people say the quads are stimulated doing this, now I can see why. I usuallly start from the ground, so my glutes are activated more.

[@TheStrengthClassroom]

Think of it as a low bar front squat.

[@jintazticful]

The reason for the gluten activation on the Z lunges is due to the nature of the weight tilting your spine down! When I do those with DBs, I'll tilt for glute emphasis, or I'll be more upright for quad focus (via credible studies)!

[@TheStrengthClassroom]

Thanks makes sense Jimmy.

[@arandomzoomer4837]

4:50 I remember trying to do that with two bags of animal feed at my job during a deload. I really felt it in my low back and core!

[@TheStrengthClassroom]

Yep they are brutal that's for sure.

[@charleskey6340]

Great tips. Also what kind of sand bag is that you’ve got in the video?

[@TheStrengthClassroom]

Its just a simple hiking bag

[@Othimbo]

Very impressive presentation my brother. Peace from Denmark 🇩🇰

[@TheStrengthClassroom]

Thanks alot!

[@zerrodefex]

I also like Zercher bulgarian splits more than with dumbbells because the bar helps me maintain my balance better during the movement.

[@TheStrengthClassroom]

Everyone has their favourite variation

[@jahimuddin2306]

Hello, fellow masochist!

[@KrishnaSingh-yt3rq]

Super cool...video.. Gonna Star Today..

[@TheStrengthClassroom]

The best time to start is always right now

[@KrishnaSingh-yt3rq]

@@TheStrengthClassroom exactly!! Thanks👍

[@matheuslage2880]

Thanks !! Very good video

[@TheStrengthClassroom]

Thanks Matheus!

[@bjiffy10]

Do you think Zercher Lunges will assist in my front squat?

[@TheStrengthClassroom]

I believe so. I wouldn't see why it wouldn't. It is a front loaded quad movement just like a front squat.

[@bjiffy10]

@@TheStrengthClassroom ok I will give it a go. Thanks.

[@RealAnimeBadGuy]

Great video!

[@TheStrengthClassroom]

Thanks brother!

[@hunterh889]

Great exercises man, thank you for this information! Liked and subbed!

[@TheStrengthClassroom]

Thanks for the sub!

[@Agdjejaidja]

Great video but what about zercher shrugs ?

[@TheStrengthClassroom]

They are alright

[@uekotter4786]

hello, thanks a lot for the video. Due to a recently broken wrist i just did my first zerchee lifts only workout. Would you say it makes a difference on muscle activation if my hands grip each other oppsoed to my handy parallel to each orher like you did? thanks in advance!

[@TheStrengthClassroom]

Maybe bicep activation but nothing major.

[@uekotter4786]

@@TheStrengthClassroom thanks

[@yiannisolympiakosfc8710]

That was crazy how you had to kick the box out of the way when lifting the sand bag.

[@hippo6billion811]

I only do zercher I did 315 zercher squat

[@TheStrengthClassroom]

Thats a strong zercher

[@FitFighter15]

Absolutely good information !!!

[@TheStrengthClassroom]

Glad you think so!

[@jordonmartin760]

Informative video. Nice job.

[@TheStrengthClassroom]

Thanks my man.Glad you liked it

[@SaturnReturns]

Wow, you have a great channel. Thanks for the amazing content.

[@TheStrengthClassroom]

Thanks alot brother. I make videos so I can see comments like this.

[@TC__-oq1mj]

So you mentioned that you don't think it's advisable to do the deadlift the Floor position, but what about lowering the pins?

[@TheStrengthClassroom]

That would be alright in my opinion. However I have changed my mind on this stance. Just don't expect to lift heavy if it is from the floor.

[@dashingszn9676]

Hi man is a uneven carry better than a one arm carry for core strength

[@TheStrengthClassroom]

Well better in that it is more awkward but you are going to be using less overall weight. So the word better is subjective.

[@DS-bg6yh]

Looking strong my man

[@TheStrengthClassroom]

Thanks brother

[@kapononamaste5141]

Enjoyed the video!! Question for the Zercher Deadlift off the floor is it not beneficial to do? As I’ve only done Zercher squat and deadlifts. But just wanted an answer on off the floors not being a good idea thanks.

[@TheStrengthClassroom]

I hate the off the floor variation tbh

[@kapononamaste5141]

@@TheStrengthClassroom I just wanted to know if there is any benefits? If not then that’s fine.

[@TheStrengthClassroom]

None that I can think of

[@Leo-pg6lt]

I been doing it specifically for months now. I definitely feel like my mid back and core have gotten alot stronger. It looks ugly and I'm probably doing it wrong. Honestly when I started it looked like something I'd snap my shit up on but as I've gotten more comfortable I don't have any worries of injuries and it lets me grind more then any other lift. I've also noticed a huge carryover to my job, moving and installing appliances in people's homes. I love them I feel they are very functional when It comes to lifting things off the floor in real life

[@icy3037]

@@TheStrengthClassroom think harder lol

[@Konsti1]

Damn, your forearms are massive! 😯

[@TheStrengthClassroom]

Thanks I guess lol

[@MrHadane]

That's not a Zercher deadlift but a Zercher rack pull. And idk why you're so against Zercher deadlift from the ground. It's a great exercise.

[@TheStrengthClassroom]

I just call them percher off pins now. And yes my mind has changed on the searchers from the floor.

[@GalinPanchev]

Thank you!

[@TheStrengthClassroom]

No Problem bro

[@siats4720]

I found that some lifters put their forearms vertical to their body (knuckles facing forward) and others have their knuckles facing the ceiling. Which one do you recommend?

[@TheStrengthClassroom]

Whichever is more comfortable for you

[@AnaktimurGYM]

Nice Mr. Keep workout 👍💪😁

[@TheStrengthClassroom]

Thanks Sahabat

[@alwinsauer6857]

Zercher Deadlift?

[@TheStrengthClassroom]

not a big fan

[@MorganMango]

Intro song= Rip headphone users.

[@TheStrengthClassroom]

There is a reason I changed it lok

[@EisenFeuer]

You asked at the end what you're doing wrong: Lighting. Background. Looks like a prison interview. Audio could use some help too. Great content though!

[@TheStrengthClassroom]

Appreciate the feedback but this video is basically 4 years old at this point.

[@EisenFeuer]

@@TheStrengthClassroom Checked out the newer stuff, it's come a long way! I think you're onto something with your thumbnail design where you mask out yourself and desaturate the rest: you understand that the pink insulation is a competing color that distracts the audience from what you would rather they be looking at, especially at a glance. I wonder if that isn't something that can be done for your videos as well with $20 in white plastic table cloths and some staples? I'm in the process of making a short film about my own home gym setup that I fabricated in 2020 and I'm realizing in the process that even though I'm forgiving of my own distracting elements in the camera frame, my audience likely wont be as forgiving, the inquisitive creatures they are! Again good content, I'm personally always looking for constructive criticism and never get enough, so when I see someone else ask for it in an honest manner I try and throw something their way!

[@wonniethepoop7856]

You've missed Zercher Deadlift - awesome exercise!

[@TheStrengthClassroom]

To be honest I hate the zercher deadlift from the floor lpl

[@wonniethepoop7856]

@@TheStrengthClassroom anyway it still hits muscles you can't activate with any other exercises. But despite of Zercher squats or lunges I don't think this kind of deadlift is very functional (I mean not applicable IRL).

[@Irn424]

@@wonniethepoop7856 I feel like zercher deadlift is the most functional, it literally simulates picking something uncomfortable heavy off the ground

[@rampagesmackssons508]

​@@Irn424 agreed

[@quadplyr13]

I love your channel! Excuse my language, but you're a "No bullshit " channel.

[@TheStrengthClassroom]

Thanks bro

[@johngrindele7238]

Why do you hate zercher deadlifts?

[@TheStrengthClassroom]

It is a half deadlift that turns into a zercher. I find the first part is needless

[@johngrindele7238]

That's fair. I alternate full zercher deadlifts and zercher rack pulls, and have experienced benefits from both. I use them to pump up my erectors and when the bracing is right, my glutes, hams and upper back light up like a Christmas tree 🎄

[@newglorydays-yu6bb]

Walking zercher lunges seem easier then with dumbbells

[@TheStrengthClassroom]

I would agree with that. Harder in other ways though

[@Piffydaily]

Zercher shrug....ahhhhhhhhhahaha ahahhhhhh...IYKYK

[@TheStrengthClassroom]

HAHAHA

[@andrewmichaelschaefferXIV]

Who came here because they saw kyriakos grizzly do zercher shrugs?

[@TheStrengthClassroom]

No one

[@andrewmichaelschaefferXIV]

@@TheStrengthClassroom ok 😉

[@PooplexCanal]

Kyriakos Grizzly lifts 400+ kg for zercher trap exercise 😐

[@TheStrengthClassroom]

Hhahah I've seen that dude.

[@dingobabystealer]

Pencil neck take, real Zercher deadlifts are great for training lower back strength, mobility, and stability. Also, you're not limited by the amount of weight you can hold in the crook of your elbow, rather the amount of estrogen in your system. Get bigger.

[@TheStrengthClassroom]

LOL i have since changed my views in this video.

[@furkanselimduran2891]

Kryakos would be proud

[@TheStrengthClassroom]

He would

[@natashadillon7362]

I broke my thumb and I’m just tryna find exercises that I can do 😭

[@TheStrengthClassroom]

Hahah This would be one of them Natasha

[@ShepherdschapelYTexplainsbible]

Stay natural

[@TheStrengthClassroom]

😀

[@kooroshrostami27]

You're doing it wrong. While doing Zerchers, you're supposed to scream your soul out of your body, for it to be received by the Lord of Moggs.

[@TheStrengthClassroom]

Hahaha

[@jeegollyboiohboi3598]

I train zercher only because of mma and I’m training to hurt people lol

[@TheStrengthClassroom]

Haha. Have you ever used a zercher harness

[@iamjoshl]

Which martial arts you think would benefit a lot from the Zercher ?

[@AngelSandoval-wg4hm]

@@iamjoshlpretty much any martial arts but mostly grappling

[@chriswhite3150]

It’s pronounced “Zer-shay”

[@TheStrengthClassroom]

What? LOL no it is not

[@zeroaraujo]

Obrigado🫡

[@TheStrengthClassroom]

Thanks

[@therealugly5775]

Great information 👍

[@TheStrengthClassroom]

Glad you liked it!