I really like this trainer's approach on explaining the proper technique of the squat exercise. When I was younger I used to hate squats and the fact is I hated squats because I was doing them wrong I'm well into my forties and I love doing squat. Now that I actually started paying attention to the proper form and tempo, It's not about the heavy amount weight it's about the technique leave the egos at home!
Just stated gym on a serious note. Ever since I learnt that the squat is one of the most recommended complex exercises if really wanna have that badass shape, I have been researching about a proper technique of them. This guy just simplified it. Other channels I have been watching, they couldn't put it this way. Good find.
Moji, my wife and I used to see you every year at the Arnold Sports Festival! Glad to find your channel. All the best from the powerlifting couple in Baltimore.
Subscribed to Moji like 6 years ago, and these techniques have been ingrained ever since then. I'm rewatching them today because I need to share them with a friend of mine lol
Ì made the mistake of going too heavy and injured my back. I cursed at myself and told myself off. I am doing squats today and thisnvideo has helped me focus on proper tecnique. thank you.
Great tips. Been in the gym for decades and think I'm pretty good at squats...even still. But I picked up a couple nuggets here and really appreciate it!
Thank You Moji Oluwa.. An advice from an elderly but who himself is built like you is exactly what I was looking for... I'm just trying to maintain a healthy body, and this was really helpful. Wish you a long life ! Subscribed!!
Brilliant delivery and knowledge. I couldn’t do a squat two months ago and have used the squat machine, to enable myself to do a squat, or reps, but I am going to use this to make sure my form is right with the bar alone before I continue. It’s always good to check what you think you know, and get the basics perfect. Your presentation reminded me of this so thanks. Be safe
It's crazy how you're the only one apart from bodybuilders from 1800s who only recommended doing very slow squats for many health benefits. Nowadays people are bouncing up and down with heavy weights on squats not feeling any tension and not connecting with muscle mind
You make the most amazing videos. Biomechanics instruction since the '90s has become such crap. Really well done here! I train the Navy SEAL and NSW candidates and I have them watch your videos over and over. Hooyah!
@@MiamiMuscleUSA my pleasure. I was training a military class this week and opened the top three RU-vid leg extension demos. Showed them all to demonstrate how far the knowledge of mechanics has fallen. I showed them yours last, and went back and assessed each of the videos I’d shown them that they thought were just fine. It really opened their eyes to how poor the info is since the late 90’s. They’re all getting injured in training and it all begins with the lack of gym mechanics knowledge. Thanks for sharing you great knowledge and ability to describe. Much appreciated. Respectfully Coach Mac Navy SEAL/SWCC Spec ops candidate mentor.
That's what I'm talking about this guy trains with light weight but high reps with slow. He is healthier younger and bigger looking guy than any other youtuber at his age
You need progressively over load though. A lot of people think they can lift light with good form and get big, you can’t. It still needs to be heavy enough, and then you can drop the weight to focus more on mind and muscle connection
Christopher Mallett correct, but you can only progress so much via reps. You can’t just keep progressing into 20-30-40 reps and build muscle lol, you HAVE to add weight = get stronger in order to get bigger
A block under heels requires a more upright stance. Lee haney was fond of practicing thus way. It also places emphasis on the vastus medialis aka tear drop. But it also forces a more upright posture ,which isn't the healthiest for the spine to extend naturally up. Furthermore you cannot biomechanically utilize external hip rotationto sit back and activate the glutes and hams. This puts pressure on the spine. Conclusion take time to build up proper ankle mobility to be able to squat. Thoughfor a sissy squat a block would be a good adaptive measure
Great vid...but I hoping you would touch up on the "Ass to the grass" vs going parallel debate...most RU-vidrs suggest the former of the two..but believe that parallel is the correct way as going below is bad on your knees and can give you shin splints...I noticed that in your demonstration you went parallel so I take it you agree...anyways tell me what you think...by the way... subscribed...
