Prolly even ties his mullet back into a yuppie pony tail, pffft...He's an academic now....to smart for us..
Prolly even ties his mullet back into a yuppie pony tail, pffft...He's an academic now....to smart for us..
He's an academic now....to smart for us..
Ugh, does he have leather elbow patches on his blazers, now???Prolly even ties his mullet back into a yuppie pony tail, pffft...
(Sigh) I'm afraid so... And you know, statistically speaking, once that happens there is only like a 9.6% probability that he'll ever eat a candy bar with his hands again...pass the fork and knife his way..Ugh, does he have leather elbow patches on his blazers, now???
No idea where you found my photo, but that's confidential.
T-Bone??? errrr, Coco?!?!(Sigh) I'm afraid so... And you know, statistically speaking, once that happens there is only like a 9.6% probability that he'll ever eat a candy bar with his hands again...pass the fork and knife his way..
Post them up?My tip? Follow all of @<u><a href="http://anabolicminds.com/forum/member.php?u=18516" target="_blank">kabuki</a></u> 's videos..Done. Your glute activation videos have saved my hips tremendously.
Jim Stoppani hates you. Go for pixie sticks.Do not get all your cals from cakes and ice cream, and never pre-load gummy-bears.
Simple enough...My tip? Follow all of kabuki 's videos..Done. Your glute activation videos have saved my hips tremendously.
I can smell the quad pump from here.1.5 rep squats + pre-workout pop-tarts for maximal anabolism.
Pump, pain, and hope you don't sh*t yourselfI can smell the quad pump from here.
Positions look good. Keep trying to drive back towards the bar at the clavicle but be able to do so without reaching/craning back at the neck. high bar vs low bar... whatever more comfortable.Chris Duffin, I would love to get your thoughts on technique specific for squatting with long femurs? I feel my femur makes up the most of my body length and for the longest time I have been struggling with squats because everyone tells me to sit back when I am already sitting back as far I can go without falling. I havebeen leaning forward to compensate which makes coming out from the hole very hard, and is tough on my lower back.
After watching videos from Candito where he suggested squatting hybrid/high bar and also taking a wider stance, I decided to give it a try. I took a screenshot from my log for reference, I am squatting high bar for the first time here. Any tips to help me dominate this will be much appreciate!
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everyone's optimal squat width is different when it comes to hitting depth. Many people think there is a one size fits all answer. We do a hip assessment ALA dr. Stuart McGill where we find each persons hip structure and depth they can hit.i have noticed that with squats, the wider the stance the more it works the glutes and takes away from isolating the quads....so keeping the legs shoulder width apart and feet forward instead of canted works best for me. if you have trouble with your form, go lower weight until you perfect it and adopt front squats into your routine as well.
never skip legs day. the bigger and stronger your legs the better because the rest of your body should try to catch up with them with proper training and diet of course. working out legs helps up your test levels as well from what i have read. please correct me if i am wrong.
my 2 cents: just cuz you can push up a ton of weight on squats doesnt mean you can skip your calves. i see too many people skipping calves and saying oh its just genetics that i have small calves.
So True!!!Can you imagine if we would have had ModernBCAA+ when Mullet wrote that original script? Game changer...
If you have never seen any of my work I highly recommend not stretching ANY of the squat prime movers before squatting.Here is my tip for squatting:
Work on flexibility and mobility. I would really work on foam rolling and doing static stretching post workout and on off days. One stretch I like is for my hips. Stand in front of a pec deck machine. Put the seat up as high as possible. Put the outside portion of one foot onto the seat, your leg should form an L shape. Take one hand and push down on your knee, resetting your hips.
This next stretch will open up your hips, help you with depth, and help you push your knees out. Take a kettlebell and hold it in front of you. Squat down and put your elbows in between your legs. Push your elbows against your thighs, to spread them apart even more.
Don't squat on a bosu ball. Never!
These are great.A great tip I have used on my training recently are static holds on Squats.
Set up a power rack where you are sitting in the hole and the bar is resting on the pins
Descend and try and hold the bottom pause for 35-40 second with the bar on the pins and focus on spreading the floor, weight on your heels, and squeezing the living hell out of your quads.
Caution: These hurt.. Mentally and Physically.
Have you ever tried oly shoes?For those who have trouble sitting on your heels during a squat. Place 2.5/5lb plates on your heels when you are warming up. This will help you sit back into the motion.
Can't justify the price for the expensive nike Romaleo's or adidas powerlifters (200$ a pair)Have you ever tried oly shoes?
innovo's have a good lineHave you ever tried oly shoes?
I personally have Reebok and Adidas oly shoes. Each a little different and I only occasionally use them. I actually wore the Adidas' squatting this morning.innovo's have a good line
FancyI personally have Reebok and Adidas oly shoes. Each a little different and I only occasionally use them. I actually wore the Adidas' squatting this morning.
I personally have Reebok and Adidas oly shoes. Each a little different and I only occasionally use them. I actually wore the Adidas' squatting this morning.
Can ConfirmI personally have Reebok and Adidas oly shoes. Each a little different and I only occasionally use them. I actually wore the Adidas' squatting this morning.
I Just wanted to see his shoes!Can Confirm
Casey Squats DEEP, and squats Heavy. Guy is a tank borobulker
Definitely agree with this... Also found by doing some calf work as well, it helps with flexibility and depth on any squat movements...One good tip, perform lying leg curls, seated leg curls, or any other hamstring movement prior to your squats. Personally feel much better once I get under the bar in the rack with the hammies fired up already.
Going off of this.I think that the best thing to do when it comes to squats and this is what this huge dude told me when I first started working out in 2004 was. Always warm up your legs. What he told me was eat carbs at least an hour and half before. Than when get to the gym do 10mins on the stationary bike on heavy level to get he legs fully warmed up and ready to squat.
I always did that since and I enjoy it. Because I don't have to do so many warm up sets before hand. I usually do 2 warm up sets and I'm set to start my working sets.And it has always worked for me. If it ain't broken, don't fix it!
properly done Band walks (around ankles) are great for this...they target the glutes.One good tip, perform lying leg curls, seated leg curls, or any other hamstring movement prior to your squats. Personally feel much better once I get under the bar in the rack with the hammies fired up already.
Good call.properly done Band walks (around ankles) are great for this...they target the glutes.
Functional meets functional.....Good call.
And no wonder I always felt like I was doing them wrong...
(but seriously, a very good recommendation in band walks)