Always though I had weak quads, but it turns out after watching this video I have a weak back. Thanks Juggernaut! Now I can take my training to new heights.
@elliemaloney42836 жыл бұрын
Fuji C I thought I have weaker back! Apparently my leg press PRs mean shit 😂😂😂😂 . Need to train more those quads
@JesseEats7 жыл бұрын
Advanced bodyweight 5/5, going to use that from now on.
@nonachyourbusiness11645 жыл бұрын
No enpä uskonut sinuun törmääväni
@danielfu22437 жыл бұрын
Never have I ever liked so many videos on a single KZfaq channel
@JuggernautTrainingSystems7 жыл бұрын
daniel fu thank you
@ElishaLong7 жыл бұрын
Shit man I started taking cold showers in the beginning of this year and it has changed my life. Do you take them Pete? Better skin, better hair, more Testosterone and refreshing as fuck. I grab my balls and say "I'm a Goddamn Man" when the water hits me and Im ready for anything that day. #coldshowercrew
@Giantstalking6 жыл бұрын
"Advanced body size" I'm gonna use that.
@YoungSandwich107 жыл бұрын
I always hated the idea that low bar squats are hamstring dominant because if you know anything about kinesiology and physiology, you know saying your hamstrings are the prime mover makes no sense.
@orionantares7 жыл бұрын
Squats should be more of a push than a pull. That's why as you are shifting that weight forward and forcing more and more work onto the quads that the weight you can do drops. It's also why if you train your squat wrong, with too much quad dominance that you can end up with severe knee pain and suffer overtraining in the legs much easier.
@joew18527 жыл бұрын
a majority of people squat more low bar. think of it like this, they both equal similar quad activation give or take a tiny bit, but the low bar activates more overall muscles and therefore moves more overall weight. its not like suddenly your quads are just not involved like some people like to think. the best way to look at it is something alan thrall said in one of his latest videos, "if the knees are bending under a load then the quads are always involved" its that simple
@joew18527 жыл бұрын
Peter Hofmann well I'm assuming he meant to a significant degree. Romanian deadlifts obviously would have less quad activation as the major bend is from the hip with minimal knee bend, and the hamstrings are activated pulling the torso back up. but with high bar and low bar squats where in both the knee is bending pretty far and with similar degrees, under parralel hopefully, then the difference in quad activation is minimal. alot of uneducated people bad beginners think once you move the bar an inch down your back suddenly your quads aren't involved at all despite them being pretty much similar, nearly identical movements
@WindelizGohl6 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'm a newbie lifter and found myself doing good morning back squats. My DL is 2x my back squat, and my DL is with pretty good form, while my back squat is a 2-part good morning squat. I think I know how to get my quads up to speed now. THANK YOU so much for this video!
@Dennis_3156 жыл бұрын
3:23 you can tell he's having nightmare like flashbacks
@gammelbodagains53747 жыл бұрын
Some good quality information. JTS, you never disappoint 👌
@JuggernautTrainingSystems7 жыл бұрын
Gammelboda Gains we are trying our best. Thanks
@SnakeC6667 жыл бұрын
100% agree ! I love Juggernaut team. :)
@ashastings927 жыл бұрын
Easily the most informative channel on KZfaq. And unfortunately that may be why they'll never be as popular as other channels. But don't turn into them and stay at this level. A lot of us really appreciate it, I learn so much
@JuggernautTrainingSystems7 жыл бұрын
ashastings92 thanks. We are proud to be the PBS of fitness KZfaq
@zakwilson30075 жыл бұрын
Everytime you watch a chad wesley smith video a geared powerlifter tears a pec
@americanmambi7 жыл бұрын
JTS, the Real Slim Shady of the KZfaq Fitness University
@trancemadmaz5 жыл бұрын
So so good. CWS is simply the Oracle when it comes to powerlifting. I am in awe of his teachings
@ToxicRnR7 жыл бұрын
This was very helpful for me as I have always struggled whit my hips shooting up in the squat and I didn't know which muscles was lagging in strength. Thank you for the good content
@icixie7 жыл бұрын
Best information as usual. Last year I took a seminar with Chad, that gave me the opportunity to find out some clarifications for what I did not understand from the videos. You have the opportunity to take a seminar with the juggernaut people, you should take it.
@JuggernautTrainingSystems7 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@nightsgrow6575 Жыл бұрын
I feel like you just opened my eyes to why I’m struggling with squats so much. I can’t wait to get back in the gym and try fixing this!
@toximan20085 жыл бұрын
best lifting channel on YT hands down not even a contest the quality of content is staggering for being free - i would pay for this!
@naldebol6 жыл бұрын
If not the only video on You Tube to hit this subject matter, then it is the only one ever needed. This was fantastically done ! Kudos to you !
@adrian-gr8hg4 жыл бұрын
Best video I've seen to assess where I'am and what I need to do to bring my legs up to my back strength.
@LifesHarlequin4 жыл бұрын
Why did i not see this video before my JTS Powerlifting AI last year? Now i understand why it said i had weak legs and why my lower back would be thrashed from so much high bar. Now...Simple cue of getting my hips under the bar makes a HUGE difference in actually feeling my quads throughout the squat and no more low back pain after heavy sets
@geraldmattson45543 жыл бұрын
I have nothing but love for the fact that three videos in and I've diagnosed my errors with squats... And damn were there more than I thought. Tomorrow is leg day, so good timing!
@TheCretaFamily7 жыл бұрын
Another great video helping out a huge number of lifters... Can't tell you how much of your content has helped me out. Ironically, I always thought my hips rising early was indicative of a weaker back (in spite of my much larger deadlift). Thanks!
@OfficialLandonFisher7 жыл бұрын
Quality content, addressed my strong back versus weak leg issue.
@tjb81587 жыл бұрын
I just love this channel guys, and it keeps getting better and better. Your content is quality, informative, and to the point always!
@JuggernautTrainingSystems7 жыл бұрын
Justin Taylor thank you
@connorsharp85467 жыл бұрын
Good video boys, first video I've seen in ages without dislikes
@phantomcreamer4 жыл бұрын
Besides comparing dl vs squat, honestly the differences weren't clear at all in this video. Knees move back hips shoot up on both, which means the back stays more bent by definition. I really struggle knowing what's weaker for me. Also, the hardest point of the squat is just above parallel, so naturally both will likely fail there.
@miketnt4167 жыл бұрын
This is great, have been hammering my back and hamstrings for awhile, not realizing the imbalance I was creating, started including belt squats regularly in my routine the past 2 months and seeings a major difference already.
@sulezraz Жыл бұрын
0:48 Muscles used in the squat: In The Hole - Quads + Glutes. Little activation of Hamstrings. Above Parallel - Quads At Lockout - Hamstrings + Glutes 2:13 Strong Legs vs Weak Back - strong legs will get you out the hole but a weak back may prevent you from going higher. You will reach a sticking point (see Example 2:38). As the legs get you up the knee shifts back switching the pressure to the back which may not be strong enough to get you higher. Actively push into the bar with your upper back as you come out the hole. Keeps your back out of the movement more by keeping you slightly more upright. 3:37 Try to create equal pressure with your back into the bar as your feet into the floor. 5:05 Solution: Develop low back, hamstrings, glutes - RDLs, Good Mornings, Back Raises. 7:11 Weak Legs vs Strong Back - weak legs cause hips to rise early and knees to shift back to a more stronger position. Also makes torso lean more forward into a more good morning position (see Example 7:45, 10:52). Weak legs may also prevent you from lifting out of the hole in the first place. 9:45 You need develop good quad strength to get you out the hole it won’t matter how strong your low back and hamstrings muscles are. 10:02 Solution: Isolate quads - Belt Squat, Leg Press, Hack Squat
@pricerowland7 жыл бұрын
I have been coincidentally incorporating some leg presses into my training for a hypertrophy phase and noticed the (seemingly) disproportionate improvements in my back squat. Shoutout to JTS for helping me realize that is because I fit into the strong-back/weak-legs archetype!
@tigs8706 жыл бұрын
This made my next 6 months specific goals so much clearer and better. Thank you!
@Phentastic699 ай бұрын
This is exactly what I was trying to diagnose on my squats! Great content thanks!
@habaedr4 жыл бұрын
I love this vid so much! so informative. I have not heard this topic before and now I equipped to determine which combo I have in regards to squatting. This is gonna really help me with strength and hopefully lift heavier. I have reached a plateau
@MichaelBravine14 жыл бұрын
Excellent video! Thank you for this. I actually finally understand why my squats and deadlifts are suffering and what to do. This is gold!
@darkshadow547 жыл бұрын
this video was amazing!! more of this please guys.
@MrMikeb4087 жыл бұрын
very informative im following yall off season program right now im about to be on week 3 that shit is intense keep putting out that knowledge
@cjmarsh321 Жыл бұрын
What a great video with the points articulated so well.
@JuggernautTrainingSystems Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@AscendPerform7 жыл бұрын
I have a Pendulum Squat machine and really like that for taking the back out of the lift and strengthening the legs. Great video.
@thepowerliftingprofessor7 жыл бұрын
👏🏾👏🏾 as always good content guys, something nice to watch over meal or what not👌🏾
@berrydinglejr7 жыл бұрын
Max looks like a super proud mom at the beginning of the video.
@Frank798117 жыл бұрын
Now I realize I have to strengthen my back. Appreciate the great analysis!
@Stevofxx5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the belt squat suggestion.
@amymaschue33487 жыл бұрын
Awesome video, thank you! This is great information on assessing problematic areas in our athletes.
@abu-bakrarshad73247 жыл бұрын
damnnn chad, them baby blues are mesmerising
@qewr42317 жыл бұрын
That pushing back on the bar and forcing the upright posture is the same thing World Champion Powerlifter Ed Coan said in his videos of coaching the squat.
@JuggernautTrainingSystems7 жыл бұрын
qewr4231 he was the one who personally cued that to me.
@juggleboy3607 жыл бұрын
This video was extremely helpful. Saving for future viewing.
@iamjonnywick7 жыл бұрын
thanks for the content, really appreciate it!
@edenrottenberg783 Жыл бұрын
Such great information. I absolutely love the way you explained it. Thank you!
@JuggernautTrainingSystems Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@ohmytoshi5 жыл бұрын
u guys are outstanding! now I know what’s my weakeness for squating.
@dbdowlen7 жыл бұрын
Just got my subscription. Thanks, looking forward to going through what you have up.
@JuggernautTrainingSystems7 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@JumpStyleHinesville7 жыл бұрын
this was very helpful as this is were I falter in the squat right at lockout
@nickcustodi5924 жыл бұрын
Absolutely stellar video
@That_Rat_Bastrd3 жыл бұрын
Great information, immediately knew which was my weak point and now know what to do about it. Thanks!
@kevink60458 ай бұрын
Incredible stuff guys
@jonathoncollerson7 жыл бұрын
This video was so helpful! I definitely keep myself very upright in the squat hole and I think that is my back strength; also my deadlift progresses much more confidently than the squat, which is perhaps more evidence. So I'll definitely start isolating my legs to increase my squat - and I thought I'd never hit that leg press machine again! haha I wouldn't have considered doing that without this video! Thanks!
@Tumpz4 жыл бұрын
Wow, and I thought I had a weak back, and it's actually my legs that are the major weak point, I'm the poster case of the weak legs strong back. Great explanations 👍
@timotheoschristianos49397 жыл бұрын
pure gold, much love! thank you!
@molymava7 жыл бұрын
This is great and just what I needed after my workout today!
@powerbraz30807 жыл бұрын
Super great content guys! Keep it up
@sarathkumarpc2447 жыл бұрын
valuable information here, thanks for the video JTS.
@Nick_4am7 жыл бұрын
Great content! Very informative, and great pointing out that a lot of contrary information out there is given in the context of geared lifting.
@darrentuck82007 жыл бұрын
Great stuff as always guys. Some beginner weightlifting content would be anazing
@mikehunt83837 жыл бұрын
A very useful video. Thanks for this.
@MrVrob86 жыл бұрын
Super instructive video, guys!
@ClearSmoke1007 жыл бұрын
this is some great stuff. I knew I was more quad dominant, but this is going to make me alter my assistant work for squats focus more hammies and lower back
@ezequielalgaze47366 жыл бұрын
I will use this advises no matter wich is my weakness.. lets get everything stronger ..
@whatwelearned7 жыл бұрын
Please keep up the great content guys
@akowned17 жыл бұрын
Well that video delivered. Damn good content you guys provide here!
@jordanmclaughlin91887 жыл бұрын
need to do this for deadlifts and benchpress, excellent video!
@abehaile26596 жыл бұрын
Thank you, this was so helpful! Great examples and cues. Keep up the high quality work. Subscribed
@danielmena97107 жыл бұрын
Awesome, informative video. Thank you!
@thefirebert7 жыл бұрын
This video is fantastic. Gave me great insight into my sticking points. Will adjust my programming accordingly!
@martin12345123452 жыл бұрын
Wenning, duffin, and efferding did well with the Straight shin, hips back squat. Just shows that everyone is different I guess.
@jonbell92707 жыл бұрын
Another great video! I've learnt so much from your channel.
@Eli-el7mr4 жыл бұрын
Wow, I think you guys may have just helped me fix my squat. Thank you so much!
@JuggernautTrainingSystems4 жыл бұрын
Happy to help
@mayankyadav73107 жыл бұрын
Yours video is the best video on KZfaq👍👍
@makstod69036 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this wonderful video!bless you
@StanOm7 жыл бұрын
The right video at the right time. After my first competetition i wanted to optimize my squat. Not that my conv. deadlift is relatively weak compared to my squat (SQ: 170kg; DL: 205 kg). But for me it is very difficult to stay tight in the bottom of the Squat (low bar and high bar) aka my weak spot. Maybe i´m just built for deadlifting but i´m already incorparating RDLs (very sore hamstrings :D) and i will try out Good Mornings AND especially focus on CHEST UP. Thanks Chad and Max. More of this kind of videos :)
@xirzx90287 жыл бұрын
Wow amazing video I learned a lot, thank you.
@theferraridevil7 жыл бұрын
Hey this is amazing. Thank you very much!
@drazze117 жыл бұрын
fantastic video thank you
@NFT27 жыл бұрын
Great videos as always guys. Very appreciated. I'm going to switch up my training next week because I just found out I have weak legs relative to my back thanks to you.
@ericaroberts39195 жыл бұрын
This helped me a lot! Thank you!!!
@groovytony55687 жыл бұрын
Great video !
@jamesmorrison11666 жыл бұрын
Belt Squats 5-8-15 reps for 6-8-10 sets two times a week. Thank you.
@monkmonkmonk6 жыл бұрын
Thank you guys.
@dontreadmyname43965 жыл бұрын
this video is fantastic
@Indiapapa1005 жыл бұрын
The second example is 100% me. Time to work on my quads a bit.
@poidaman1007 жыл бұрын
This is awesome! Thank you !
@sKid-yn4no7 жыл бұрын
thank you so much! this confirms what I think is wrong with my squat.
@McMeatBag6 жыл бұрын
I definitely need to work on this. My back takes over once I start getting tired and or go particularly heavy
@MasterDwarf7 жыл бұрын
This was great (As usually) and just what I needed in my training now. Thank you! P.S Can you do something similar for the deadlift?
@randolfvangelderen69387 жыл бұрын
Thanks for these cool videos, very intelligent
@wessteyrn77467 жыл бұрын
very interesting video. SHowing one more time we never stop acquiring knowledge. Would be very keen to see a video adressing chest vs triceps strength in the bench.
@minimaji7 жыл бұрын
Great video, super helpful. Now is time for belt sq
@nachtwaandler7 жыл бұрын
Guest Ideas: Mark Bell take a Look at the left board
@StefanTheCannon5 жыл бұрын
Weak legs strong back seem to correlate closely too limb length (long legs to short torso). Appreciate the content I will really trying identify my weaknesses
@dbears67 жыл бұрын
A link to the article he mentioned by Greg Nuckols: Part 1- strengtheory.com/hamstrings-the-most-overrated-muscle-group-for-the-squat/ Part 2 -strengtheory.com/hamstrings-the-most-overrated-muscle-for-squat-2-0/
@cully57 жыл бұрын
As a 'back dominant' another bit advice from Chad that is helping me is to keep the elbows pointing down (kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jMBxo89emJObdXk.html). This forces my torso to stay upright and lessens the low back input. Its also worth noting that to make these changes I had to drop the weight back at the start (1 step back for 2 forward). Thanks so much for the content guys its just the best.