Mark Rippetoe gives his trademark introduction to the back squat.

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24 Responses to “Mark Rippetoe: Intro to the Squat”

  • celconicuzn says:

    This is probably …
    This is probably the most useful video anyone could watch to permanently improve their weightlifting quality and success forever. It’s all in your squats and this is exactly how to do it right.

  • funnyman891 says:

    @masinacastle


    @masinacastle

    Actually, rippetoe advises to find a spot BELOW eye level, about 10 feet in front of you. If that happns to be a wall, then look at a spot on the wall.

    Please know what you’re talking about before giving advice -__-

  • ChillyTChris says:

    great video.
    great video.

  • saintapathy says:

    I would slow down …
    I would slow down this motion “the drive” and practice it in front of a mirror, SLOWLY lowering and raising, making sure you’re hitting every point of the motion. Your body will adjust and your stabilizer muscles will adapt. Time and patience are needed!

  • soseg says:

    @truckdrivah not …
    @truckdrivah not knowing who mark ripptoe is = FAIL

  • MeesterChum says:

    starting strength: …
    starting strength: basic barbell training ny rippetoe and kilgore. if you only own one weight training book, you could do a lot worse than this masterpiece

  • 1Bers says:

    @masinacastle : I’m …
    @masinacastle : I’m usually looking at myself in the mirror to make sure I’m going deep enough, so that’s a horizontal level. Thanks for your tip, I’ll apply it next workout. I’m also considering to change my stiffed leg deadlifts with goodmornings.

  • masinacastle says:

    @ 1Bers, make sure …
    @ 1Bers, make sure you are looking slightly up for the entire squat – if you look down you will lean forward. Find something to look at which is slightly above eye level, and look at it for the entire time.

  • 1Bers says:

    My problem is : I …
    My problem is : I lose balance when raising up from the lowest point because of the tilt forward. How should I fix that?

  • Felsennest says:

    whew. and i thought …
    whew. and i thought something was wrong w/ my squat. so the back angle REALLY DOES CHANGE W/ HIP DRIVE. and i was doing everything NOT to change the angle. @_@

  • tempac91 says:

    The fat man used to …
    The fat man used to be a powerlifter.

  • truckdrivah says:

    Taking instructions …
    Taking instructions from a fat man = FAIL.

  • christosswc says:

    He doesn’t say …
    He doesn’t say there’s no need to keep the back straight.
    In fact when driving with your hips it’s the lower back that gets most of the stress so yes, it has to be kept straight.
    You can deadlift more than you can squat normally so if your lower back can handle the weight then you can squat with your hips no problem.

  • lm1503 says:

    im spinning out…. …
    im spinning out…….no need to bring chest up? it not mattering about back not being rigidly straight? i dunno what to believe anymore.

  • Degenskonto says:

    I will try this. I …
    I will try this. I have always thought something was wrong with my squats….

  • supguiselol says:

    i too shall …
    i too shall purchase Initiating Brawn…

  • celconicuzn says:

    Probably the most …
    Probably the most useful lesson you could ever have in weightlifting about anything.

  • DKerelchuk says:

    I’m waiting for his …
    I’m waiting for his book as a Christmas Present, and I know he is an olympic coach too, but does this work with overhead squats or highbar? thanks-Dave

  • Fullblaster says:

    Starting strength …
    Starting strength bro, starting strength…

  • TheExPlOiTeDOne619 says:

    WOW! This just …
    WOW! This just revolutionized my squat! I’m buying beginning strength right now!

  • HPfighter says:

    you need to keep …
    you need to keep your weight spread over the middle of your feet, id suggest restarting at a lower weight until you

  • MrKuken911 says:

    Best coach, hands …
    Best coach, hands down. Read his book. It’s much more detailed and a must have for anyone looking at doing serious bodybuilding exercises without getting injured.

  • xshadw says:

    1:13 loooooool
    1:13 loooooool

  • Patresem says:

    excellent
    excellent

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