You CAN do deep squats, my friend!
Building up to deep squats can be a very simple, enjoyable process!
The ability to get up off the ground without the assistance of your arms is important.
As usual, we can start with something we CAN do and build up!
IMPORTANT: I forgot to mention during the video that we should always follow the progressions that don't use a full range of motion (like chair squats and half squats) with one that does. For example, following chair squats with a single set of jackknife squats. I feel like it's important to train the full squat motion, even if part of it is assisted!
Here are the progressions:
Resisted Lying Squats
Goal: 3 Sets of 50
Jackknife Squats
Goal: 3 Sets of 35
Assisted Squats:
Goal: 2-3 Sets of 30
Chair Squats:
Goal: 2 Sets of 35
Half Squats
Goal: 2 Sets of 35
FULL SQUATS! TADA!
Hope this helps you out!
0:00 Introduction
0:32 The Chicken is my Script Writer
1:10 Principles of Progressive Calisthenics
1:23 Resisted Lying Squats
2:03 Jackknife Squats
2:43 Assisted Squats
4:10 Chair Squats
5:30 Half Squats
6:15 FULL SQUATS HUZZAH
6:43 Ankle Mobility
7:30 Closing Thoughts
These progressions and more are included in my free online fitness routine: www.hybridcalisthenics.com/routine
Legal Notice: Consult your doctor before beginning any kind of exercise program. This video does not replace a physical therapy program or consultation with a medical professional.
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You all are extremely dedicated. I usually try to answer the first several comments I get, but I was making the thumbnail. By the time I finished, I was already way behind! Answering those messages now. Thank you so much for being your wonderful selves. I had a great time making this video. The past few weeks I've had energy but just haven't been inspired as much. I started cycling my coffee properly again and I'm back on the wagon. The metaphorical wagon. Maybe an actual wagon as well. They're handy. We'll see. I will be trying HARD to get the app content finished this week, so keep an eye out for it soon! If there's a small delay in content, that's why! Love you all!
Good luck Hampton you’re the best my friend!
👏happy that you're inspired again, you are an inspiration for me and always make me laugh so hard! Thanks for that! Have a beautiful day! 👍💃
Good video for leg.Could you upload a video about meditation??
I have a decent amount of muscle and lot of fat, just a little bit below parallel is my range of motion.
@@hariprasad467 I have an old one, but I can absolutely make a new one!
Came because i wanted to build muscles. Stayed because he is curing my depression.
Spoke the truth right there, like literally
That's what I felt just watching his push up video and this one. You're great. It will get better. Just keep breathing. 🥰 I wanted to say something nice. Everybody deserves to hear a cheerleader now and then. I'm getting better also. Lol, I'm floating along with my head above water. It's a slow ride right now. Have a great day. Sending hugs.
Sending love to you rachit
Yes, I’m still fat but I’m happier 😂
Right he’s so calming
"booping the chair" This is the nicest exercise instructor I've ever heard
I thought he said pooping 💩🤦♂️
@@nicholasmuro1742 I heard the same lol 😂
Boop!
I really appreciate the fact that you don't just do crazy exercises like "It's easy! Just do it!" Go you for being able to understand and teach for body types that aren't yours, and for people with mobility issues that you don't have. That is some powerful empathy. You are a good and wise teacher.
Thank you for the ankle stretch info. That's where my problem lies. I can squat but only with raised heels. So ,yep, I was happy to see those additional stretch techniques.
Same here ... Ankle issues 🙄
Yep. My ankles haven't been flexible enough...ever? I didn't discover it until my late teens. Raised heels works, or holding a weight out in front of me to counterbalance. Edit: the calf raises did not work for me, at least not for the year or so I tried them. (I did this prior to watching Hampton's video.) Gradually lowering the height of my raised heel seemed to extend my range of motion a little bit? But eventually I decided that it just wasn't a priority.
Yep same problem
If every person in this planet was like Hampton, imagine the happy place this world would be ❤️
If everyone is happy then we become restrained to one emotion which restricts our free will and degrades our purpose in life. It's a bit of a philosophical dilemma.
If everyone's happy, something would not be right
@@mrflip-flop3198 lmao ok
@@PersonManManManMan yeah probably
@@mrflip-flop3198 I love where your thinking is at man! While it is true that we would want everybody to be great people it would just become so normal we become numb to it.
My goodness. He just makes you smile from ear to ear doesn’t he?? Such a beautiful spirit 💕
He's a national treasure
Yes
He does
Yes
Hampton, ya rootin' tootin' houn' dog, I can already squat, but I loves ya just 'cause y'all are humble, funny, great at teaching, and just plain awesome!
A rare example of positivity, well done young fella.
Yes indeed. He's super positive and joyful!
“The hornets of hades are stinging in my quads“ you are such a good comedian as well 😂😂😂👏👏👏
Gotta unleash my inner drama queen sometimes.
I loved that one as well 😂
That chicken is a really good writer.
Oh
Hampton, ya rootin' tootin' houn' dog, i can finally deep squat...
Whoa! That didn't take long. Congratulations!
@@HybridCalisthenics, the power of a good advice.
@@HybridCalisthenics hehehe ... the starting point for him was... a deep squat🤣
@@dabeezkneez8716 that's me
😁😁😁😁
I can’t do any squats, I’m too weak and heavy. But this is day one of trying supported squats / chair squats. I’ll comment back when I can do a full squat!
Good luck! Looking forward to your comment ;)
how are you doing now my friend
You've got this, friend! How has the journey been ?
we're rooting for you!
You rootin tootin hound dog, did you do it? 😀
All I have to say is: "Hampton, ya rootn' tootin' houn' dog I can finally deep squat". I am grateful for sharing your knowledge and have a wonderful day. Thank you for everything.
I know this is a small chance that you'll see this but 2 years ago I went from 345lbs to 275lbs and even though I lost weight I still was always feeling stiff and tense. But your videos have not only helped me loosen my body but it also got rid of a lot of my daily pain with it. So I owe you the world man, I can't thank you enough
Keep at it!
give us an update how ya doin
@@soviet_onion_4208 sorry for the late response, phone was being stupid. But im currently chilling around 270 but my maxes have absolutely rocketed up. Went from a 165 bench to 225 and my deadlift went from 205 to around 290. So I'm not slimming up as much but I certainly am getting stronger
That’s awesome!
@@smokingseabass5450 that's great, you're converting fat into muscle, if you keep going you'll become a damn muscle monster in a year
"the hornets of hades are stinging my quads and they're making everything worse" give your script writer a promotion
smart chicken
Lol
@@tryfanevans7047 😂😂😂
@@tryfanevans7047 i thought your pfp is the chicken from the crossy road's game logo
That chicken is a genius
really like how you included easier variations for us people with mobility/muscle/neurologic problems. today 18/06/2023 I'm starting my training. as soon as I am able to do it I'll be back, just you wait
How's it going for you? :)
This might be the most helpful video on youtube. Ever. Thank you, Hampton. Not just for this video but for everything you do to help others. You can't imagine how much your videos mean to some people. I know, because I am one of those people. I was very fat (135 kgs) but now just fat (120 kgs). I had a very bad hunchback but now it's better thanks to your posture video. I also couldn't do a normal squat and now I almost can do a full deep squat without raising my heels. Before that, I mean before your videos, I was hopeless and suicidal. I tried to kill myself two times. Once with overdosing and once with hanging. But thanks to your videos I finally saw hope. Thanks to your videos and to your beautiful personality. Never change, Hampton. I hope you have a beautiful life.
Thanks for this comment my guy you're an inspiration 🤝
Keep up the good work, you are loved
A quick tip on your camera. Once you have the focus set, turn off auto focus. This means that you will always stay in focus, even if you move a bit. Right now, sometimes your face goes blurry as the camera decides to focus on your background. Keep up the great work Hampton !
I wanna like your comment so that Hampton sees this but its on 69 so Edit: you guys are shit
@@sravanh6707 come back and like it. It's already been ruined :D
Wait, turn OFF auto focus? Wouldn't that keep me blurry? What setting should I have it on? I don't have anyone behind the camera or a remote, so I press record, wait for the camera to focus, then speak/move. And yeah I noticed sometimes it was blurry! I considered redoing those shots but I just rolled with it, haha. Thanks a lot for the advice man!
@@HybridCalisthenics Do it like this: 1. Get in position in front of the camera 2. Let autofocus get you in focus 3. Once the picture is clear/sharp, switch to manual focus. So long as you stand more or less in the same area, you will always be in focus and you camera will never try and focus on anything else. Try it with a small 1min clip and you'll see you're always in focus 🙌
Great thanks for the help!
"Fitness is a journey, and we all start somewhere." I want that on a poster to hang in my home gym.
Please make a poster and sell it on KZhead site
let's go! Good idea I should start making mine since I'm an artist, this guy really inspires me a lot I'm starting doing workouts now.
I put in blue market on some cardboard
We can start tomorrow 😅
I’ve been 300# my entire life. I’ve maintained 170 because of help from people like you. Thank you for making the world a better place. You make me smile, even when I don’t want to. You and Flexy are my favorite fitness team. You are a beautiful person and I appreciate you. Thank you-
I had Total knee replacement in April, 2021...So after 12 weeks, twice a week, of excruciatingly painful Physical Therapy, I still can NOT bend my knee past 120 degrees, jack squat or get up off of floor easily so this video is particularly helpful and gives me some great ideas for full recovery. Taking it slow, but want to be fully functional. Thank You so much for the video!!
i dont know if you still have issues but "thekneesovertoesguy" would probably help you if you havent already found out about him. to my knowledge he had multiple knee surgeries and was told his leg would never regain full mobility. Now he can dunk and do crazy knee movements. hope this helps you
Had a knee injury pretty recently and started doing these today, did it help you?
Any status updates? How is your flexibility journey going.
Wishing you a speedy recovery and hope you'll be able to deep squat soon
I agree about knees over toes guy. He has a book called Knee Ability Zero (in this case the "zero" means no equipment) which is a fairly cheap way to start off his main knee program. One thing that is nice about it is it has progressions for each exercise, similar to how this video is structured.
God bless you, my friend.
Your avi is adorbs! 🤗
God bless you as well, my wonderful friend!
This channel deserves all the success in the world. Amazing character, always cheerful, literally helps people.
That’s true, he has helped me so much
I’m 63 and just started doing these a few weeks ago and I’m up to 10 minutes in the morning. I have worked out most of my life, so I know that’s helped!
You're teaching me to love my body with patience, kindness and tenderness. Thank you for being you. 💞
"Start with something you CAN do...until you can do what you WANT." 🤔 That was so simple but quite a "lightbulb" moment for me. Thanks, Hampton! 💕
This is good advice in general, not just for exercises like this but general rehab for injuries etc. If you can do variations that are assisted and/or with limited range of motion but are pain free, then you can use that a way to build up the strength and range of motion over time.
For anyone discouraged with their workouts... Just focus on working out as well as you can for a week. Then the following week just try to improve slightly from the previous week. Continue that trend week after week, and as long as you're slightly improving each week, you'll notice a massive difference after a year. It's all about small improvements that add up over a long period of time. Just don't quit.
Thank you for this encouraging message!!
That was my approach. I was highly motivated by this channel as he normalized starting veeeery low. I am on my push up journey and started with literally 1 wall push up. The next day I did to. The day after 3. When I started to get sore muscles I simply rested a day and then continued. Currently I'm at 3x20 inclined push ups from mid thigh hight. My goal is to doba regular push up by the end of the year, so plenty of time to get there. Kepp going slow, but steadily. This mind set was a game changer as it keeps motivating me, unlike all other approaches that just made me feel weak and discouraged.
That approach is exactly why this channel helps me. I don't feel shamed for starting with the 'easiest' exercises because just doing them at all is an achievement of will that should be recognised.
You're the only one I've come across that has addressed the people whose ankles are stiff enough to suffer from squatting on their toes
Hampton ya rootin' tootin' hound dog, I can finally deep squat
Hampton ya rootin tootin houn god, Ivan finally deep squat
Who’s Ivan
Lol I can not ivan
How long did it take
@@bjfreeland616 r/ihadastroke
@@pidgey3734 its called a typo
Hampton, you absolute beautiful legend you helped me start my workout journey and I can now comfortably do deep squats
Hampton, ya rootin' tootin' houn' dog, I can finally deep squat No really, it took a year though. I started when i can't even lift myself up from my bed and now squats are my stress reliever... this and sissy squats. So yeah, THANK YOU SO MUCH!
The chicken do make a better script than any of my school presentations
He has his beak to the grind.
@@HybridCalisthenics Oooooooh that's why😲😲
Never fails to put a smile on my face every time he calls me “friend”
I've been binging your short videos recently. I love your attitude, positivity, and how accessible you make your content/info. I appreciate you.
I love that you break the exercises down to "build" up to an actual exercise! It makes it more actionable and sustainable! And, you do it with some humor mixed in. Def going to subscribe and try these out! :)
This man is like the dad I've never had. So much positivity and motivation in a span on one video.
His humor is subtle & friendly 😊 A neighborly comedian 😅
You’re literally the only person I’ve ever seen that’s made me feel even slightly capable of starting to exercise
Love your spirit Hampton - thank you for sharing it with your “friends”🙏🏻
This is the most awesome exercise explanation I've come across. You definitely have a gift in this, keep it up!
"Fitness and health is a journey and we're all at diffrent places" -Amazing.
"Humans used to poop like this" Me : I still do
Ikr haha
Indian here😂
Damn.... *raises indonesian hand*
Raises another Indonesian hand
Where are y'all my fellow Indians
You make me so much happier! Thanks for your videos.
Thanks so much for your time and dedication!! You have really nice energy! ✨☺️
He seems like the perfect family member no drama no putting down just a wonderful pure soul
The way he calls us his friends and not anything else really makes me trust his training methods and advices
Just because someone has a nice disposition, that does not automatically mean their information is supported by any evidence or any good. There are some obnoxious people with good info and some very lovely, well-meaning people who talk absolute nonsense. Think critically, not with your emotions. Thankfully, in this case, the info is good, but that has nothing to do with the delivery.
Just like FDR, he called all Americans friends and snuck in some extra time in office
Yes but some are genuine and some are sellers... hard to find genuinely good people
@@PinataOblongata Smiling, laughter, and motivated bring health. no one has all the answers. But is you smile, laugh and get off your duff because of these videos, there can be no wrong doing.
@@mbrightster No, there could definitely be some wrong doing from people who give the wrong advice. There is tons of it everywhere. Like I said, thankfully, this is good advice, but the point I was making was that you are being too gullible and credulous if you think that just because someone calls you their friend they automatically have good advice. There are people all over the internet trying to sell you useless supplements and programs and devices and nonsense who all seem nice and genuine and like they really want to be your friend.
We feel blessed and thankful for you. We appreciate the positive inspiration and motivation.
I just found you and I’m so happy I did! You’re amazing! Great advice, funny, kind... I just can’t say enough great things. I look forward to watching more of your content! 😊
I didn’t know people could be this genuinely friendly
markiplier bro
Why does he radiate so much positivity? Really makes my day better
This video just put the biggest smile on my face! Thank you so much for that!
Your detail on how to build up to an exercise is so important and appreciated.
Why and how are you so incredibly nice? You literally almost made me cry with how much of a sweetheart you are 🥺🥺🥺 The world doesn't deserve this man
Petitions for Hampton to be the president of the whole universe
Whoa that'd be a lot of responsibility. I'd need a personal assistant.
@@HybridCalisthenicsbernard comes in handy !!
WE DO IT GUYS, OBESITY IS NO MORE
WE DID IT GUYS, OBESITY IS NO MORE
@@HybridCalisthenics Just don't hire the same guy who writes the scripts again. 😅
Hampton, thank you for the stretching tips at the end. I am currently trying to make my body more limber, as I have observed myself having a much more positive outlook in general, and I am sure your videos will bring me closer to that goal! So again, thank you!
Loved your video! So many tips and lots of comments that made me smile. Humor is a must when retraining a body that’s deconditioned. Thank you! You have a new subscriber!
Don't like to exercise but your positive energy just calms my anxiety down, and I might try exercising more now 😭 If I get more active all the credits goes to you 👍
Keep at least some of those credits for yourself ;)
All the credit would go to YOU, my friend, because you did the work. I'm really glad this can help with your anxiety, though. If you ever feel like exercising, I'll still be here!
'The Hamptons' is really just a place where there are lots and lots of Hampton's hanging out, being really nice and kind, greeting each other "Hello my brother Hampton!" "Why hello brother Hampton!" "And look over there it's our other brother Hampton!" "Say Hampton, would you be interested in doing some push ups with me?" "Why yes I would Hampton, what about our other brother, Hampton?" "Ahh thankyou for the invitation, however I must go check on my plants, and sing to them, incase they are lonely" This is why the Hamptons is so expensive to visit or stay at, it's so goddarn nice!!
I'm dying 😂😂
First time I came across these HC videos! Halfway through I hit subscribe. I know this is going to help me, and I'm a body worker so I'm going to make sure it helps other people too. Thank you!
I fell in love with deep squatting recently and I'm happy I did. Great tutorial for a great underrated and underappreciated exercise. Stay motivated! 👍💪
Pretty generous of God to send some oh his angels
....
Pretty generous of you to not proof your single sentence before posting.
Word!
I don't get why u guys are mad at this comment
Wait was i really offending someone? if so, then im sorry
I slapped myself in the face so hard with a resistance band once. Was doing rows and it slipped out from under my feet. Right across the eyes, was seeing stars like a cartoon character lol.
I love your videos. You’re such an encouragement…I like all your short and long videos. You always make me feel so special, as if you were actually talking to me. I squat while pulling weeds in the garden. My right heel won’t stay down, but your video here and my following it will help a lot. Thank you!
Great video. I am able to do the resting squat (with some support) for 5 minutes straight. Back feels a lot better. Knees grumble, but not stopping me from doing it. Thanks again Hampton.
I don’t watch him for exercise (maybe a bit), I mostly watch him because his humour and the type of a guy that is fun to hang out with
Hampton, ya rootin' tootin' houn' dog, I can finally deep squat. THANK YOU ☯️
Thank you so much for your well explained tutorial on how to build up to successfully do this deep squat. Your enthusiasm is contagious and almost has me believing I can do this. I will try.
I am practicing, I an 81woman. I think you are a very good teacher. God bless you!
I am writing this comment while breathing heavily. And I glad to inform you Hampton that I completed 2 sets of deep squats. Hampton ya rootin' tootin' houn' dog, I can finally deep squat.
Awesome!
Nothing better than wake up and watch the new video of the coolest guy on earth
Kindest*
Thank you. I love how you show progressions and makes us feel like we can do this!
Such positive vibes, thank you! And have a beautiful day as well!
Im honestly not even interested in doing exercise, i just love this guy’s energy and positive vibe
me, sitting on my couch eating chips watching this: nice
Finally I have found someone who does not make complicated and long vids😁👍
Watching this guy's videos is like therapy. Thank you for all that you do Hampton
I love your videos because you convey your knowlege with humor and realism. Providing instruction for different levels of fitness, you are a great motivator. Thank you!
This is the most positive man in the world. I'm in to weightlifting, but I still love watching his videos.
Squats are difficult for me as my heel does not want to stay on the ground due to surgery. This is a brilliant video for helping me. Have a wonderful day everyone reading this
Well I hope you have a wonderfull day as well
You tried oly/ squat shoes? They have a heel lift
@@gabegabriel9288 I will see if I can find some. Thank you very much.
@@racinghadfield5976 do some research on em, they are an investment
@@gabegabriel9288 alright. Thank you mate. I really appreciate it
This is exactly what I was looking for! Started doing your calisthenics workout a couple of weeks ago and ran into ankle mobility issues with the squats. I do squats all the time and never realized how little mobility I have in them so thank you for this! Thank you for everything actually!
Thanks for the great tips!! I've been doing body squats for a couple months now and they really help. Now, time to go a little deeper thanks the video!! :-) Really like your kindness in helping others learn.
omg i have never been this early, just wanna say that i love you so much, you and your videos motivate me and inspire me a lot so thank you so much Hampton!! hope you are safe, healthy and happy 🤍
Same! Hampton is like an uncle Iroh!
Wow, thank you for that kind message. I'm just happy that I can make videos for an audience. Hope you're doing great as well! Your message means a lot :)
Hampton, just so you know, you really are the best rootin' tootin' houn' dog there ever was
I love these videos that emphasize working your way up to these tasks.
You know what you are just awesome!! I have no words to just show my gratitude towards u... 💙You made it so..so easier
The three people who disliked snapped themselves in the face... 💀
24 now lol
If the bands run off the bottom of your heels then you're liable to snap yourself in the nuts
@@cm01 oof I the felt pain reading that
He really is a humble and funny guy who teaches great exercising reps. I want this dude to be my gym instructor srsly:>
Love the energy you share! Thanks a lot for your videos!
You make exercising possible and waaaaay fun … You are helping us exercise our bodies but also uplift our hearts ❤️ 😃 ✨
Dang brother, you really helped to work my feeble twigs into stable branches.
Only now did I just realise that his mug is brown and white, this whole time I thought it was a full cup of coffee with foam on top‽
Now I can't unsee it
Saaaame!!
I'm starting my journey following your video of a routine for beginners and currently doing the jacknife squats is the most difficult part because I lack of the ankle mobility, this video is amazing and I feel I can make it now if I try it out! with the right amount of patience, obviously, I dont want to fuck up something that i'm starting to like. Every single video of you is a journey to knowing more and more about my muscles and my body and I feel like I can finally move on, accept and make a better version of myself, bit by bit, after 20 years in this world hating and shaming myself for the body I have. You are truly amazing and changing lives from all around the globe.
You are such a lovely person instructing on exercise I've missed your videos over the past few months
You are a great motivation. Love your positivity!
Hampton. Ya rootin'tootin' houn' dog, I can finally deep squat. And I always could but never realized it until you. God bless man lol 😂💯✌️🇺🇸🇲🇽
Hampton, I adore you! I’ve recently found you and have started your hybrid calisthenics program and, for the first time in a long time, I actually believe I can do this. Thank you
Thanks for your positivity❤
You carry and share good energy Hampton in a very expressive way. Thank you for your videos. The whole family are fans
Thank you for providing these exercises with an easy progression! I can't wait to get started.
Thank you so much for making this video! I've been dealing with gouty arthritis in my feet for years and never would have imagined I could squat again. Most videos about squats inly focus on form or breaking parallel, but your instruction on how to stretch the ankles and getting used to the squatting motion have helped tremendously. I've been incorporating the assisted squats and Jack knife squats into my daily routine and a month later I've finally done my first full body weight squat in over 5 years. Keep up the great work and good vibes!
Thank you so much for this video! I almost broke my knee in the past because I didn't know the proper form of squat and I don't have anyone experienced enough to train with. This video is really helping me to learn and progress!